Photograph by Robert Downs

There is a lot to be said for Boston’s power-pop band On The Surface. They’ve been a band since 2001, sharing the stage with bands like Simple Plan, Switchfoot, Mae, Piebald, and The Format. They’ve made it through everything a normal band goes through and then some. “Most bands write break-up songs, On The Surface lived one” (myspace bio). They made it through Heather and Anthony’s break up, and they’re going stronger than ever.

If you’re not into poppy bands, it might take a little to get used to On The Surface’s sound, but they’re so talented that they definitely deserve the chance. The things I love about OTS? Their keyboards fit the rest of the music. A lot of bands have keyboards that sound out of time, and un-necessary; but this is not the case with On The Surface. I love the dual vocals of Anthony and Heather. Above all, I love their stage show. Between Colby and Bill running around and Heather’s hip shakin’, I guarantee that you too will be impressed with this up and coming band. The crowd at Paper’s February 16th performance was definitely into the show. The band did a cover of The Postal Services “Such Great Heights” which allowed anyone and everyone to get involved. It was absolutely the right show for the band to film their DVD.

You can check out On The Surface on Myspace and on their web site.

-Lalz