Artist description Believe what you've heard.....

Music Style An intricate infusement of emotive progressive sound

Musical Influences Sunny Day Real Estate, Jawbox, Fugazi, Shudder To Think, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Jane's Addiction, King's X, Jesus Lizard, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Rush, Yes, Karate, Living Colour, Helmet, Tool, Quicksand

Similar Artists Sunny Day Real Estate, Faraquet, Fugazi, Casket Lottery, Sharks Keep Moving, Rush, June of 44, Don Caballero, Wicked Farleys, Led Zeppelin, Slint, Burning Airlines, Juno, Radiohead,

Artist History Conceived as a child in 1997, Self-Evident has been playing their unique style of rock ever since. They have always had a very intricate writing approach that demonstrates completely equal input between them, but is derived from three completely different influences to form one. Self-Evident is also known for their on-stage energy and ability to mesmerize a crowd during their musically flawless live shows. They recorded two demos before releasing their first album, "What We Sound Like" in early 2000 on Doom Nibbler Records and "Direct" in early 2002 on Blue Worm Records. Self-Evident has played over 350 shows in nine states, and is planning a full U.S. tour during the summer of 2003. They have currently released some of their most recent songs, "The Disguise" and "Deserve What You Get" on a 7" record in the spring of 2003 on Blue Worm Records. "ANGULAR", the most current full-length album released on Blue Worm Records is now available through the website. There are many other exciting ventures and events in the works right now for Self-Evident.......stay tuned.

Group Members Conard Mach - guitar, vocals Tom Berg - bass, vocals Brian Heitzman - drums

Instruments guitar, bass, drums, vocals

Albums The Arrogance Of Common Professionals EP - Released 1999, What We Sound Like - Released 2000, Direct EP - Released 2002, The Disguise 7inch - Released 2003, Angular - Released 2003

Press Reviews Self-Evident Aiding and Abetting Magazine (Doom Nibbler) reviewed in issue #201, 6/26/00 The prog side of modern pop. Taking the whole post-Slint sound and adding in arpeggios and tight playing. The singing, well, that's still deep in the shouts. But the guitar and bass, well, those are something else. Those are the instruments that drive the sound. They bounce around and into each other with an astonishing amount of energy. The mystery is contained somewhere between those lines. The pieces evolve slowly as the disc progresses, occasionally adding a new element here and there. By the time the final song comes along, Self-Evident has painted a musical picture that is utterly unique and impressive. A real find. These songs are bursting with life, and they're performed almost to perfection. Sometimes the calculated and the emotive can mesh. This is a prime example. Self-Evident: Direct Reviewed by Demorama March of 2003 Ambient at times and chaotic at others, Self-Evident takes a real stab at making different and emotional alternative music. These fine musicians are serious about their craft and just as serious about the feeling they put into it. Those feelings are hard to describe: the vocalists alternate between screaming and whispering, neither sounding bad; the strings alternate between even-keeled jazz finger work and distorted grind-core bursts, both of which retain a yearning, empty feeling, as though reaching for something drifting away; the drums are perfect, breaking the rhythm just where you'd want 'em to. I wish more bands had the intensity displayed on Self-Evident's CD. Lyrics go as follows: "you deliver indeliberate subtleties that scream at me." Self-Evident's music seems to swirl. Minneapolis is a richer city for having Self-Evident play in its local dives. I would like to see Self-Evident share a stage with System & Station and Planes of Fame (two of my favorite bands). (Jacob Caravan)

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Location Minneapolis, MN - USA

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