Fans of both rock and electronic music The Watermarks effortlessly bridge the gap between the two genres. The band began out of a desire to re-inject life and fun in the music scene today. Their search is one to make music they really love in their hearts. Along the way, they have found a sound that is fresh and modern, but at the same time familiar. Perhaps the best way to categorize their music is Electro-Pop-Rock, but the band would rather not be placed under any category, because their best weapon is diversity. What is most important to the band is the song, without good songs there is nothing. The lyrical content of The Watermarks songs are based mostly on personal experiences, sometimes happy, sometimes sad, sometimes funny, sometimes tragic...sometimes everything at once. The band is influenced by almost everything that surrounds them. The Jesus and Mary Chain, REM, New Order, David Bowie, Primal Scream, Placebo, Underworld, Cooper Temple Clause, Erasure, U2, The Clash, The Ramones, The Cure, and Echo and The Bunnymen are just a few bands that they listen to religiously, but more than the sounds of these bands, The Watermarks are influenced by their ideals. All their work is done out of their home studio in Houston, TX, and though they want to make their product sound as professional as possible, they understand that the "outsider" ears of a producer can push their music to even higher levels. What they offer is their potential and not necessarily a finish product. The Watermarks work hard to ensure that their music is accessible to anyone who is willing to listen.

The Watermarks : Cesar Inserny, Jason Petzold, Nick Dudek

   “If Phil Spector made an album with Jesus & Mary Chain it would sound like The Watermarks.”

   “Imagine rock, pop, and electronics creating a wall of sound where melody is the main character”

- Nationwide college radio promotion campaign lead by Team Clermont (teamclermont.com) targeting 250+ stations in US and Canada in Summer of 09 for new EP “Thoughts Like Bombs” (released June 09).

   - Support and play from local and regional college and public radio.

   - Tracks used in TV slots for ADV Anime Network, Crisis Center Houston PSA's, Mobil Videos (Verizon, ATT, T-Moblie), and The Houston Aeros.

   - Two showcases at SXSW 09.

   - Opening slots for bands and artists such as: The Ting Tings, British Sea Power, IAMX, Of Montreal, Ghostland Observatory, Suicide Girls, Film School, Earlimart, Bowling For Soup, The Shys, The Hourly Radio, Office, The Colour, People Noise, Dan Dyer, Troubled Hubble, etc.

   - Regional and National tours.

“Nice one. Your stuff sounds great. Nice, thick synths...”

Will Sergeant - Echo & The Bunnymen

"The Watermarks have mastered the art of the well written, hook laden hit song."

David Sadof - KLOL, KTBZ, KFNC

"One of the best bands in town is the Watermarks, a group that does big, lush, layered pop, but without the usual perkiness that often accompanies big, lush, layered pop. There's a dark, electronic undercurrent..."

The Houston Chronicle

"The Watermarks are tailor-made to outfit any party with their blend of unadulterated vigor, scorching six-strings, grooving basslines, and thumping beats. Their cover of Prince’s “When You Were Mine” is sure to be hit with audiences. The Watermarks could easily charm crowds at rock shows as well. Tracks like “I Used To Be Your Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Shut Down” are as noisy as they are glistening, and balance the synth output perfectly with fuzzy and distorted guitars."

The Austinist

"Heavy synths layer the songs, which though catchy at times also veer toward the same dark rawness of Joy Division/New Order. Don’t mistake my comparisons for imitations though, as The Watermarks have an original spirit of their own."

Big Diction Austin

“I love your music...”

Michael Patterson - Producer/mixer, She Wants Revenge, Beck, BRMC, Duran Duran

"Strong and catchy enough to have some real commercial potential..."

Tim Oliver - Future Music Magazine

"There's also a 'wall of sound' production approach with heavily distorted guitars. All very good. We love the song... "

Chris Hughes - Computer Music Magazine

“Pretty friggin cool, I must say!”

Ryan Kennedy - Recording Engineer - Rush, Matchbox 20, Death Row Records, Dwight Yoakam

CONTACT // Jason 713.569.6749 // Cesar 713.501.3969 // thewatermarks@yahoo.com // thewatermarks.net