Never underestimate the power of true talent and music. This week’s Highlight Artist goes out to a band called Dresses from Portland, OR and despite the small time that has elapsed between the time they began and now they have a light, fun and yet powerful sound that will take ahold of your ears and not let its grip go. Check out their current single and allow it to fill the background of your life during wonderful memories this summer and get to know them better, all below.
Current Single
“Sun Shy“
Members
Timothy Heller – Vocals
Jared Ryan Maldonado – Vocals // Guitar
Brady Young – Bass
Alex Wade – Drums
How did you form?
Timothy and Jared went to nearby high schools, and two years after graduating started talking on Facebook and decided to start making music. In January of 2012 they wrote their first song together titled “Blew My Mind”, and spent the rest of the year writing and recording an EP that is set to be out late spring/early summer 2013. When they started getting shows booked in early 2013, they got together with two of Jared’s high school friends, Brady Young and Alex Wade, who now play live with them.
What has been the highlight of your career thus far?
We played our first show the other night, and besides the inevitable nervousness, it was an amazing experience. We had a lot of fun and it was amazing to see people we didn’t know singing to “Blew My Mind” and “Sun Shy”. Also, it was pretty cool when the actress Abigail Breslin tweeted about “Blew My Mind” being her “song of the day.”
Why should people listen to you? What makes you different than the rest?
We have a unique sound and a range of musical styles that can appeal to just about anyone. There’s a catchy chemistry between the male/female vocals and an honesty in the lyrics that make the listener relate and want to sing along.
Keep in touch with Dresses on their social networks!
Website // Facebook // Twitter // YouTube
Take a look at the music video for their single “Sun Shy” below.
