Ben Tonak: vocals, guitars, keys
Tim Tonak: bass, vocals
Nate Mender: guitars
Nick Fiore: drums
Influences
Pearl Jam, U2, PM Dawn, Jeff Buckley, Smashing Pumpkins, Nada Surf, the Beatles, Incubus, Ben Folds, Third Eye Blind, Nirvana, Social Distortion, Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, Miles Davis, Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Steve Earle, Soundgarden, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, The Police, Bob Seger, Billy Joel, Deftones, Tool, Weezer, Pete Yorn, Jimmy Eat World, Green Day, Death Cab for Cutie, The Cars...
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Sounds Like
Order kosmos' debut album Ways of Letting Go here!
Tracks:
1) What It Is
2) Elizabeth
3) Day After Day
4) Listen
5) Famous Last Words
6) Garage Sale
7) 3rd Person
8) The Wheel
9) Ways of Letting Go
10) The Infinite $8.50 plus $1.50 Shipping:
Garage band sensibility meets arena rock accessibility. kosmos' debut album ranges from the guitar driven title track ‘Ways of Letting Go,' vaguely reminiscent of mid 90's alternative, to the catchy pop/rock of ‘Elizabeth' not unlike Jimmy Eat World, to slightly more ethereal anthems like ‘Day After Day' and ‘Listen' that have been compared to early Radiohead.
Quotes:
"Kosmos is destined for big things. Song after song is accessible without being overproduced. I know I'm sold when I want to listen again and again." – Ace Young - 14 years of morning drive at top rated KMET-FM, Los Angeles (album-oriented rock, 94.7FM)
“I get about 125 CDs in here every month, and this is one of the top five for the year. You should be proud of this. I think it is beautiful and heartbreakingly good.” – Rhonda Kelly, Rainmaker Publicity, Boston, MA
“We record a lot of projects here because we have to pay the bills, but this project is one that I will enjoy listening to in my car on the way to work.” – Steve McElhenney, Owner, Maximum-Joy Studios, Denver
“Kosmos are the real deal… Smart rock at its finest. This band has done their homework.” – Russ Davidson, Program Director, Sheridan Media, Sheridan, WY
“Kosmos connects with my ears. Ben Tonak is a gifted young writer whose songs are about to break through. Listen to such tracks as What It Is, Elizabeth and Ways of Letting Go. With medium air-play these songs are chart contenders.” – Jim Pewter, Former Program Director, KEarth L.A. & KRLA, Pasadena
Hey Friends! Well it's official! My husband and I will be coming up North to Sheridan & Billings ALL Summer which means I am bringing my Videography Company with me!! In case you don't know, I have a wonderfully successful Wedding & Family Videography business here in Phoenix. I film peoples lives, events, Weddings, etc and then edit the footage to music of your choice and make it very Cinematic and Hollywood styled. Then I transfer it to DVD and walla! Your memories are preserved for a lifetime! We have been getting a few jobs in Billings and Sheridan and decided .. what the heck. Its too hot here in Phoenix during the Summer anyways... lets go up North!! :) Anyways, to see sample Wedding & Family videos visit my website: www. MemoriesPutToMusic. com And of course, if you have a Wedding, babies, kids, family events, or even a commercial for your business (especially you Photographers) or a video session with your band... anything that you want video recorded, whatever it may be this summer, and you'll be in the Billings or Sheridan areas, email me at: mcvideopro@gmail.com or message me here on Myspace! See ya this Summer... Lv, Marianne :)
Thanks for the add! You f-n rock! Our new record "Blood In The Water" comes out this summer! We will be in your town with the Vans Warped Tour to rock it! Spread the word!
your mofos, ANIMO www. myspace. com/animorocks www. theanimo. com
Hey, long time no kidding! Just moved back to Ames from Bellingham, WA. Had to finish my thesis...live out my legacy as a home town girl, you know. Hope you are well. Very happy to see that you're still playing strong!
Hey guys!!! Love the tunes, a lot! I hope I can come down and see you guys play sometime soon. Oh and Ben congrats!! Sorry I couldn't be there, but i hope you can all make it to Sundance for mine in May!!
Tim!!! I'm glad to see the music is still going strong since the last time I saw you up at UofMontana. Anytime you're in Portland you and Drew are more than welcome to crash. Much love!
