Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘Crawling’ Singer-Songwriter Slow Joy

Since 2020, Mexican-American alt-rock artist Esteban Flores has been releasing solo singles under the name Slow Joy, and he just dropped his biggest EP yet, Mi Amigo Sloy Joy.

Released on Friday, June 7, the four-track EP features beloved singles "Pulling Teeth" and King Cowboy," cementing Slow Joy's importance in the rock music space while paying homage to his Hispanic heritage. He's also currently on a summer tour across North America with his band. Amid this very busy time for the artist, he took the time to answer our most burning questions. Keep reading to discover everything Slow Joy shared about himself as our latest Man Crush Monday.

(Photo credit: Jay Martin)

Name: Esteban Flores

Hometown: Carlsbad, New Mexico

Birthday: January 16

Zodiac sign: "The homie ;)" (Capricorn)

 

Fun Facts:

1. When Esteban's feeling discouraged, he likes to go on a walk.

"I'm constantly amazed by the efficacy of a good walk. I tend to use walking for lots of things including help when I get discouraged."

-Slow Joy

2. He trains MMA when he's home.

"I try my best not to tell people at the gym I do music."

-Slow Joy

3. You might not expect it, but he loves Kings of Leon.

"Damn, I love them so much."

-Slow Joy

 

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4. His favorite movie genre is everything but horror.

"I hate jumpscares, I don't know why."

-Slow Joy

5. Lately, he hasn't taken Fontaines D.C's "Starburster" off repeat.

"That hook is a gift to us all."

-Slow Joy

6. He's never heard a rumor about himself.

"I'm looking forward to it."

-Slow Joy

 

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7. The last show he binge-watched was It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

"For the 18th time."

-Slow Joy

8. Appropriately, the last celebrity he got starstruck over was also the show's Danny DeVito.

9. If he could only buy his clothes from one place, it'd be The Point Skate Shop in Dallas, Texas.

10. If there's one thing he wants people to know about him, it's that he's just like everyone else.

"I'm not special at all, and everything in the world was just made up at some point."

-Slow Joy

 

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