QWIKSAND chosen “One Of The Best Independent Artists In The Country”-IAR

The Independent Artist Registry (IAR) is an independent talent scouting service that works with the top 100 record labels, A&R reps, producers, and many other music industry professionals to find performers ready for the next level. "After an exhaustive evaluation of thousands of the nation's performers, only 34 were selected for membership this year, we feel confident stating "QWIKSAND” are one of the best independent artists in the country. We highly recommend you consider this artist for any opportunities you have. They have proven themselves as an accomplished and developed performer and we are proud to have them as a member…" says IAR Director Josh Wendell.

Orange county quartet Qwiksand aren’t strangers to the party scene, especially when it comes to spreading positive vibes with their music at the fiesta. As energetic promoting their shows as they are when performing them, Qwiksand has developed an extensive network of fans across the West Coast. With support from over 150 radio stations, Qwiksand’s melodic surf funk music is quickly becoming fan favorites in any market the band plays in. Some people who have heard Qwiksand’s music say it’s catchy, or has good commercial appeal, Entertainment Magazine begs to differ saying, “Seeing them live is much better.”

The band was originally formed in 2003 and was named QWIKSAND to honor those who've drowned surfing a dangerous wave called the "Wedge" in Newport Beach California. Their unique and original sound described as "melodic surf funk" has continued to grow in popularity earning QWIKSAND the love, support and respect of fans across the US while gathering solid reviews, television appearances, upcoming movie soundtracks and light to heavy airplay in over 150 cities throughout the US, Canada and UK. QWIKSAND's debut single "Concrete Cowboy" from their latest album "The Fellowship Of The Groove" recently jumped nationwide into mainstream commercial radio charts hitting # 11 on Hot AC Top 40, # 2 on Top 30 Indie, # 55 on the Top 100 US and # 8 on the Up & Coming Top 40 US, as a new music video is now premiering worldwide to over 12 million viewers on Yahoo! Music Video Channel, JustEnoughTV, MSN.com Video Channel, and French Television AAATV. QWIKSAND’s live performance of "Beer Goggles" that was filmed during a sold out concert at the Irvine Spectrum recently premiered on Buzzz Music Television to over 5.4 million throughout southern California on KDOC from Time Warner, Adelphia Communications, Charter, Cox Cable, Dish Network and Direct TV. After 8 straight weeks in the Top 10, QWIKSAND also hit # 2 on Pulse Rated Radio in the United Kingdom while reaching # 9 on KGUR Radio in California, # 23 on KMUD Radio in California, # 10 on KAFM Rradio in Colorado, # 28 on KOTO Radio in Colorado and # 19 on WMHB Radio in Maine. QWIKSAND is currently ranked # 1 for "hot new recording artists" by world leading Internet search engines Google.com, Yahoo.com, MSN.com, Excite.com, Lycos.com, and their latest album "The Fellowship Of The Groove" is now selling nationwide in over 300 major online retailers such as AppleiTunes.com, Bestbuy.com, Music.MSN.com, TowerRecords.com. For the latest news, upcoming concerts, music videos, featured radio stations and more, see the official QWIKSAND site @ Planetsquared.com