User:Jordan405/Zlam Dunk

Zlam Dunk is a five member self-described Dance/Punk band from San Marcos, Texas. They formed in Spring 2008 with eight original members in a dorm room at Texas State University-San Marcos, where all five remaining members are still enrolled. . They were selected as an official showcasing artist at the 2010 South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas.

History
Zlam Dunk's first gig was a "house show" on April 12, 2008 at a friend's apartment near the Texas State campus. They quickly gained a local following and attention from Austin music bloggers by playing energetic shows and winning several "battle of the bands" events at venues across the Austin/San Marcos area. . Zlam Dunk's sound has been described as a stylistic mix between At the Drive In and Daft Punk

Since releasing their first EP We Are All Dead was released in Summer 2009. The band has since expanded their touring range to other regions of Texas and beyond, including a journey across the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. in January 2010. They maintain a steady diet of Texas shows, most notably finding a home at iconic Austin venue Emo's. They were named one of the "Top 100 Bands you Need to Know in 2010" by Alternative Press and joined bands such as Circa Survive and Sum 41 for the 2010 Alternative Press SXSW Showcase.

Current

 * Charlie Day - vocals
 * Taylor Hughes - vocals/bass
 * Brett Throne - guitar
 * Ross Bennett - keyboard
 * Daniel Vega - drums

Former

 * Ryan Piper - gutiar
 * Rand Renfrow - vocals
 * Tim Lormor - drums