Artist description Impostor Syndrome is a Manhattan-based rock trio established in 1999 by lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Kristen Persinos. The band has an original sound that mixes hard-hitting rock with haunting melodies and addictive choruses. Impostor Syndrome is often noted for its unpredictable song structures and chord progressions, while still remaining accessible to mainstream rock. Persinos's unique vocal style, sometimes powerfully belting it out and other times bending the melody softly and slyly, is complemented by her aggressive guitar playing, as she switches adeptly between rhythm and lead. Steve Kerr on bass offers up simple, catchy, melodic bass lines, while his back-up vocals blend seamlessly with Persinos's lead vocals. Holding it all together is hard hitter Ross Kantor whose sensitivity to dynamics serves the songs' peaks and valleys. The band regularly plays shows in NYC at venues such as Arlene's Grocery, the Continental, the C-Note, and the Elbow Room to name a few.

Music Style Alternative Rock

Musical Influences PJ Harvey, The Who, Throwing Muses

Similar Artists Not aware of any.

Artist History Female fronted, New York City based rock trio Impostor Syndrome delivers up powerful, edgy, rock music that gets adrenaline flowing. Kristen Persinos can really belt it out and rocks her Danelectro better than your average doe. On bass, Steve Kerr weaves in catchy, melodic bass lines while harmonizing to the hooks. Ross Kantor on drums gives perfect attention to songs' dynamics, setting Impostor Syndrome apart from other heavy rock bands. From a whisper to a shout, Impostor Syndrome is often noted for its unpredictable song structures and chord progressions, while still remaining accessible to mainstream rock.

Group Members Kristen Persinos--guitar and vocals, Steve Kerr--bass, Ross Kantor--drums

Albums Impostor Syndrome (ep)

Press Reviews Indie-music.com "What’s so great about this sampler is Kristen Persino’s pure, wholesome-sounding voice. It’s like the cheerful announcer in a furniture-polish commercial suddenly stepped out of the TV, grabbed a guitar, and started fronting a cynical, driven guitar rock trio..."

Location New York, NY - USA

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