THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Originally formed in 2020, Prim were established by founding members Kevin Flores and Mark Ramos as a departure from their previous bands in the Houston punk and hardcore scene. Still sharing the same ethos, Prim have become a platform for the band’s love of indie and alternative rock, mirroring the evolution of Deep Wound to Dinosaur Jr. Now based in Seattle, the band have transformed with the addition of Evelyn Frances and Shane Juretic.
Move Too Slow is their debut LP, solidifying their place in the Seattle music scene. Until now, Prim produced their music independently. For this LP, they collaborated with local friends Mark Palm (Supercrush, Go It Alone) on production and Phil Jones (Shook Ones, Supercrush) on engineering. And finally, Texas native Phillip Odom (Militarie Gun, Angel Du$t, Ceremony) added final touches on mixing and mastering.
The 11-track album showcases Prim’s knack for crafting catchy hooks backed by fuzzed-out guitar riffs and leads. Vocals are shared between Kevin and Evelyn, each leading their own songs while also harmonizing together. Songs like Make Your Bed evoke The Breeders, with Evelyn’s swirling, aggressive vocals. Don’t Count on Me proclaims their Dinosaur Jr. influence, featuring squealing guitar hooks, reminiscent of a ’90s movie soundtrack. Meanwhile, Cruisin’ features Kevin repeating the hook and guest vocals from Squint’s Brennan Wilkinson, making it one of the more straightforward punk songs on the record. Prim shine on their first full-length, clearly having the best time in crafting songs that are perfect for banging your head and moving fast.”
