The Slants
Band
Portland, OR, USA
See also: last.fm
Biography:
Portland's The Slants are the first and only all-Asian American dance rock band in the world. They offer up catchy dance beats, strong hooks, and a bombastic live show that is "not to be missed" (The Westword). The Willamette Week says "While the band may well be best experienced live, Slants releases always promise a few blistering, note-perfect singles." The music is the perfect combination of 80's driven synth pop with hard-hitting indie, floor-filling beats which fans affectionately dub as "Chinatown Dance Rock."
They've been featured on NPR's "All Things Considered," IFC TV, Huffington Post, MTV, and over 1500 radio stations, tv shows, magazines, and websites worldwide.
17 international tours, including appearances in 46 of 50 U.S states, have led to headlining showcases at major festivals such as SXSW, MusicfestNW, San Diego Comic-Con, Dragon Con. The band has also tour/provided support for The Decemberists, Mindless Self Indulgence, Girl Talk, Apl.De.Ap (of Black Eyed Peas), Blindpilot and Shonen Knife. In 2011, The Slants worked with the Department of Defense for a series of shows at U.S and NATO bases in Eastern Europe, dubbed "Operation Gratitude."
Every one of their last 5 music videos have gone viral, gaining tens of thousands of views within days; "You Make Me Alive" reached nearly a quarter million views in less than four months and is being broadcasted in 82 countries worldwide.
Two of their recent music videos feature martial arts choreography by Sammo Hung (The Matrix, Ip Man, & Enter the Dragon) and international stars Daniel Wu and Shu Qi.
They've won "Album of the Year" and "Editor's Choice" from dozens of magazines, including Willamette Week, LA Weekly, Shojo Beat, Village Voice, City Beat, and Rockwired.
Whether rocking music halls, anime conventions, maximum-security prisons, colleges, or army bases, it's clear that The Slants' infectious brand of "so damn good" music will leave you wanting more (MRU Magazine)
Convention Guest Appearances
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2024
- SacAnime Summer 2024 - August 30 - September 1, 2024 in Sacramento, CA, USA 2019
- Dragon Con 2019 - August 29 - September 2, 2019 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- Anime Blues Con 2019 - July 12-14, 2019 in Memphis, TN, USA
- Con Nichiwa 2019 - June 21-23, 2019 in Tucson, AZ, USA
- Otafest 2019 - May 17-19, 2019 in Calgary, AB
- Middle Tennessee Anime Convention 2019 - April 19-21, 2019 in Nashville, TN, USA 2018
- Katsucon 2018 - February 16-18, 2018 in Oxon Hill, MD, USA
- KotoriCon 2018 - January 5-6, 2018 in Sewell, NJ, USA 2017
- Otakon 2017 - August 11-13, 2017 in Washington, DC, USA
- MechaCon 2017 - July 28-30, 2017 in New Orleans, LA, USA
- Tokyo in Tulsa 2017 - July 14-16, 2017 in Tulsa, OK, USA
- Anime Oasis 2017 - May 26-29, 2017 in Boise, ID, USA
- Zenkaikon 2017 - April 28-30, 2017 in Lancaster, PA, USA
- AniMore 2017 - January 13-15, 2017 in Baltimore, MD, USA 2016
- Aki Con 2016 - October 28-30, 2016 in Seattle, WA, USA
- Saboten Con 2016 - September 2-5, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Anime Revolution 2016 - August 5-7, 2016 in Vancouver, BC
- Kelowna Fan Xpo 2016 - March 18-19, 2016 in Kelowna, BC
- YumeCon USA 2016 - February 6, 2016 in Los Altos Hills, CA, USA
- Newcon PDX 2016 - January 15-17, 2016 in Portland, OR, USA 2015
- Yama-Con 2015 - December 4-6, 2015 in Pigeon Forge, TN, USA
- Daisho Con 2015 - November 20-22, 2015 in Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA
- Kikori Con 2015 - November 6-8, 2015 in Flagstaff, AZ, USA
- Kumoricon 2015 - September 4-7, 2015 in Vancouver, WA, USA
- KuroNeko Con 2015 - August 1-2, 2015 in Spokane, WA, USA
- Con Nichiwa 2015 - March 20-22, 2015 in Tucson, AZ, USA
- AnimeCon Arkansas 2015 - March 7-8, 2015 in Little Rock, AR, USA 2014
- SNAFU Con 2014 - October 24-26, 2014 in Reno, NV, USA
- SacAnime 2014 - August 29-31, 2014 in Sacramento, CA, USA
- Anime Festival Wichita 2014 - June 27-29, 2014 in Wichita, KS, USA
- Anime Oasis 2014 - May 23-26, 2014 in Boise, ID, USA
- Sabaku Con 2014 - April 11-13, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM, USA 2013
- Newcon PDX 2013 - December 27-29, 2013 in Portland, OR, USA
AnimeiCon 2013 - October 4-6, 2013 in Monterey, CA, USACancelled Appearance- Dragon Con 2013 - August 30 - September 2, 2013 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- Intervention 2013 - August 23-25, 2013 in Rockville, MD, USA
- SaikouCon 2013 - August 23-25, 2013 in Breinigsville, PA, USA
- Anime Oasis 2013 - May 24-27, 2013 in Boise, ID, USA
- Middle Tennessee Anime Convention 2013 - March 29-31, 2013 in Nashville, TN, USA
- Zenkaikon 2013 - March 22-24, 2013 in Lancaster, PA, USA
Sukoshicon: Destination Anime 2013 - January 4-6, 2013 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, USACancelled Appearance 2012- Nekocon 2012 - November 2-4, 2012 in Hampton, VA, USA
- Kumoricon 2012 - September 1-3, 2012 in Vancouver, WA, USA
- San Japan 2012 - August 10-12, 2012 in San Antonio, TX, USA
- WausaubiCon 2012 - July 27-29, 2012 in Wausau, WI, USA
Ani-Fi 2012 - July 21-22, 2012 in South Bend, IN, USAConvention Cancelled- Tokyo in Tulsa 2012 - July 20-22, 2012 in Tulsa, OK, USA
- Tsukino-Con 2012 - February 17-19, 2012 in Victoria, BC 2011
- ChibiCon 2011 - November 18-20, 2011 in Springfield, MO, USA
- Aki Con 2011 - October 7-9, 2011 in Bellevue, WA, USA
- SacAnime 2011 - September 2-4, 2011 in Sacramento, CA, USA
- Anime Kaigi 2011 - July 15-17, 2011 in Flagstaff, AZ, USA
- Middle Tennessee Anime Convention 2011 - April 22-24, 2011 in Nashville, TN, USA
- Anime St. Louis 2011 - April 15-17, 2011 in Collinsville, IL, USA 2010
- Anime Banzai 2010 - October 8-10, 2010 in Layton, UT, USA
- Anime Oasis 2010 - May 27-30, 2010 in Boise, ID, USA
- Kamikazecon 2010 - March 19-21, 2010 in Houston, TX, USA
- Sac-Anime 2010 - January 8-10, 2010 in Sacramento, CA, USA 2009
- Realms Con 2009 - October 2-4, 2009 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA
- Animethon 2009 - August 7-9, 2009 in Edmonton, AB
- Anime Central 2009 - May 8-10, 2009 in Rosemont, IL, USA
- Sakura-Con 2009 - April 10-12, 2009 in Seattle, WA, USA
- Middle Tennessee Anime Convention 2009 - April 3-5, 2009 in Nashville, TN, USA
- Anime St. Louis 2009 - March 27-29, 2009 in St. Charles, MO, USA
- Mizuumi-Con 2009 - March 21, 2009 in San Antonio, TX, USA
- Anime Oasis 2009 - March 12-15, 2009 in Boise, ID, USA
- Ikkicon 2009 - February 6-8, 2009 in Austin, TX, USA
- MEW Convention 2009 - December 31, 2008 - January 1, 2009 in Vancouver, WA, USA 2008
- New England Fan Experience 2008 - November 21-23, 2008 in Cambridge, MA, USA
- Aki Con 2008 - November 7-9, 2008 in Everett, WA, USA
- Anime X Gamer Experience 2008 - October 17-19, 2008 in St. Augustine, FL, USA
- Zenkaikon 2008 - October 17-18, 2008 in King of Prussia, PA, USA
- Nan Desu Kan 2008 - September 12-14, 2008 in Denver, CO, USA
- Kumoricon 2008 - August 30 - September 1, 2008 in Portland, OR, USA
- Anime Evolution 2008 - August 22-24, 2008 in Vancouver, BC
- Kin-Yoobi Con 2008 - August 9, 2008 in Hayward, CA, USA
- Tokyo In Tulsa 2008 - August 1-3, 2008 in Tulsa, OK, USA
- AniMix 2008 - July 18-20, 2008 in Killeen, TX, USA
- PortConMaine 2008 - July 3-6, 2008 in Portland, ME, USA
- PersaCon 2008 - June 27-29, 2008 in Huntsville, AL, USA
- Yaoi Jamboree 2008 - June 20-22, 2008 in Glendale, AZ, USA
- Middle Tennessee Anime Convention 2008 - April 25-27, 2008 in Nashville, TN, USA
- No Brand Con 2008 - April 18-20, 2008 in Eau Claire, WI, USA
- Sakura-Con 2008 - March 28-30, 2008 in Seattle, WA, USA
- Anime Oasis 2008 - March 13-16, 2008 in Boise, ID, USA
- Sac-Anime 2008 - January 11-13, 2008 in Sacramento, CA, USA 2007
- Pacific Media Expo 2007 - November 9-11, 2007 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Kumoricon 2007 - September 1-3, 2007 in Vancouver, WA, USA
85 confirmed guest appearances