Northern New Jersey's Throwing Color will be releasing their debut EP, The Static Seas. Their music incorporates high-energy instrumentation and fine-tuned vocals all fleshed out through tightly constructed anthems.

Their EP is slated for a late March release date and they will be playing SXSW showcasing at RollingStone's event at Peckerhead's on March 21.

Drummer Tim Morgan had more than a few nice things to say about the Zildjian K series cymbals.

"Any musician might argue that one piece of their equipment might be more important than another, no matter what it is that they play. When it comes to playing drums however I feel that each element of the drum kit holds equal importance; you take any part of a kit out of the picture and things just aren't the same," says Morgan.

Without necessarily contradicting himself, Morgan adds a caveat: if you ask him which part of the kit he values most, he says the cymbals.

"The cymbal in general has always amazed me as a drummer. Playing the right cymbals can make a great difference in the way a drummer plays and how his sound contributes to the overall sound of any band he/she should play with," he says. "In more simple terms, all cymbals have a certain feel when played, a certain bounce to them, and of course they all sound different from one another. Years ago when I was still learning and exploring the drums -- not to say that I am not today -- I tried out a new cymbal anytime I could get the chance and, personally, I can't say I know a better feeling than finding that right cymbal, the right finish, the right size. It is bliss."

When Morgan was 14 he bought his first Zildjian K series cymbal.

"I went out on a limb buying this Dark/Thin 18" crash because I hadn't known much about this cymbal or the K series at all for that matter. This cymbal alone changed the way I played drums," says Morgan. "For the first time ever I was playing a cymbal that was made from cast-bronze and didn't have that high-end bright, sort of happy sound to it. This cymbal was rough, crisp, dark, and a little bit trashy in the best way possible."

He says that the K series is not stiff like other cymbals he has played.

"While really bashing on this cymbal your hand and arm really feel the natural bounce and rhythm of what you are playing; where as some other cymbals almost seem like you must force the rhythm. The general sound of the K series cymbals have also helped transform my playing into what it is today by introducing me to that dirty not so clean cut sound. Something about this sound of cymbal just took me over when I first started playing them; I was instantly playing more aggressively and just looked, sounded, and felt much more comfortable being the kit."

Tim knows that some might raise an eyebrow at the notion that a cymbal can change how you play, but he stands by the assertion.

"It might seem hard to believe that playing a certain kind of cymbal can mean so much to someone, but when you find a piece of gear that seems to take you to what feels like a new level of playing you stay loyal to that piece. However with that said the Zildjian K Series cymbals do present one problem...cost.

And they are more expensive. A Fast Crash K series crash lists at $511 -- of course you can buy them on the street for half that, but they are still pricey. Morgan says he has nothing against the A series, which cost a bit less, but for his money and his sound Morgan is sticking with the Ks.

"For a guy who has been influenced by some of the classic hard hitters like Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, and Travis Barker, you can take my word for it. Give the Zildjian K a chance, you will not be let down!" he says.