Stereo Skyline
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Stereo Skyline is an American pop punk
band from East Meadow, New York, which formed in 2006.
The group has played at The Bamboozle 2007, The Bamboozle Left 2009, The Bamboozle 2009, The 2010 Take Action Tour, The Bamboozle Roadshow 2010, released two EPs
, and released their debut album Stuck On Repeat
on July 20, 2010, on Columbia Records.
Soon after the formation of the first lineup, Dane left the band and was temporarily replaced by Chris Capuano of Valet Parking/Set In Color until Anthony was moved to drums. Tom Angenbroich of Don't Fall Darling was recruited to play bass and scream. Eddie also left and was replaced by his Suddenly October bandmate, Kevin Bard, who was recruited to play guitar and sing backup vocals. This would remain the lineup for their first EP, Worst Case Scenario.
Worst Case Scenario was recorded by producer Nick Zinnanti in his Bethpage, New York
studio and was released in the Summer of 2006. The artwork for the EP was created by Anthony Purpura. The band toured around Long Island
to promote their release.
In 2007, the band underwent a major lineup change. Kevin became the lead vocalist. Matt became the backup vocalist, continued on piano, and picked up guitar. Anthony switched to playing synthesizer, and Rob Michelsen joined the band to play drums. The band played at The Bamboozle for the first time that year.
, Hey Monday
, We the Kings
). Aron wanted to take the band in another direction which resulted in the departure of Tom and Anthony in Summer 2007. As a result, Jay switched to bass and Kevin maintained his role as lead singer, but also picked up guitar. The new lineup recorded and released a demo that summer.
In winter and spring 2008, the band recorded a new EP called Stereo Skyline - EP
at Stadiumred in Harlem, New York. It was released in July 2008. The artwork for the EP was initially created by Alexander Sheldon of Match & Kerosene and was edited into its final state by Russell Heiman of Nice Guys Finish First.
In January 2009, it was announced that the band had signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing
.
In February 2009, the band was picked up by the Paradigm Booking Agency.
In June 2009, it was announced that the band had signed a record deal with Columbia Records
.
In September 2009, the band played a string of shows with Mitchel Musso
and are referenced many times in the video for "Shout It
" which was shot primarily at the September 9, 2009 show they played with Musso, KSM
, and Jimmy Robbins at the House of Blues
in Boston, Massachusetts. In the video Musso wears a Stereo Skyline bracelet.
On April 26, 2010, after being the touring guitarist since January 2010, Clayton Johnson, formerly of A Bird A Sparrow and IT BOYS!, officially joined Stereo Skyline as their permanent guitarist and backing vocalist.
The band was featured on the MTV
show Silent Library
with Hey Monday.
The band's debut album, Stuck On Repeat, was released on July 20, 2010. The album was produced by Blake Healy (formerly of Metro Station
) and includes production and songwriting work by S*A*M and Sluggo and Adam Schlesinger
. The band went on their first headlining tour to promote the release with The Audition
, Cash Cash
, The Downtown Fiction
, and Cady Groves for support from July 28 to August 21.
On November 1, 2010 The band performed live for Good Day New York.
In Spring 2011, Stereo Skyline set out on "Tourantula!" Supporting Family Force 5
, with acts under them such as Swimming With Dolphins
and Since Forever.
Their song Uptown, Get Around was played in the beginning of The Suite Life Movie
.
On August 11, 2011, the band released their new single "Kiss Me in the Morning" from their new album, The Good Life.
Stereo Skyline announced on their official Facebook page that their new album will be titled The Good Life and it will be available on iTunes at 11/1.
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band from East Meadow, New York, which formed in 2006.
The group has played at The Bamboozle 2007, The Bamboozle Left 2009, The Bamboozle 2009, The 2010 Take Action Tour, The Bamboozle Roadshow 2010, released two EPs
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, and released their debut album Stuck On Repeat
Stuck On Repeat (album)
-Chart performance:-Credits:*Kevin Bard - Guitar, Composer, Vocals, Producer, Group Member*Matt Craig - Engineer*Carson Donnelly - A&R*Doug Fenske - Engineer*Meghan Foley - Art Direction*Eshy Gazit - Engineer*Serban Ghenea - Mixing...
on July 20, 2010, on Columbia Records.
2006-2007: Formation and Worst Case Scenario EP
In 2006, Matt Villani left the Pop Punk group, Valet Parking to form a new band, called Stereo Skyline. Villani initially played piano and synth and sang lead vocals for the band. He recruited Jay Marotta and Anthony Purpura of his former band, Aerosol, to play guitar and bass, respectively, Dane Drozdzewicz to play drums, and Eddie Dizura of Suddenly October to play guitar.Soon after the formation of the first lineup, Dane left the band and was temporarily replaced by Chris Capuano of Valet Parking/Set In Color until Anthony was moved to drums. Tom Angenbroich of Don't Fall Darling was recruited to play bass and scream. Eddie also left and was replaced by his Suddenly October bandmate, Kevin Bard, who was recruited to play guitar and sing backup vocals. This would remain the lineup for their first EP, Worst Case Scenario.
Worst Case Scenario was recorded by producer Nick Zinnanti in his Bethpage, New York
Bethpage, New York
Bethpage is a hamlet located on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York, United States, as well as a census-designated place with borders slightly different from those of the hamlet...
studio and was released in the Summer of 2006. The artwork for the EP was created by Anthony Purpura. The band toured around Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
to promote their release.
In 2007, the band underwent a major lineup change. Kevin became the lead vocalist. Matt became the backup vocalist, continued on piano, and picked up guitar. Anthony switched to playing synthesizer, and Rob Michelsen joined the band to play drums. The band played at The Bamboozle for the first time that year.
2007-2008: Major changes and Stereo Skyline EP
Shortly after their performance at Bamboozle, the band picked up manager Jason Aron of Ozone Management (Boys Like GirlsBoys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls is an American rock band from Massachusetts. Formed in 2005, the group gained mainstream recognition when it released its self-titled debut album. Boys Like Girls was the co-headliner with Good Charlotte for the Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008 that toured across the United...
, Hey Monday
Hey Monday
Hey Monday is an American rock band from West Palm Beach, Florida, formed in 2008. They released their debut album Hold on Tight in 2008 which produced notable singles "Homecoming" and "How You Love Me Now". The album was followed up with their 2010 EP Beneath It All, which achieved moderate...
, We the Kings
We the Kings
We the Kings is an American powerpop band formed in 2005 from Bradenton, Florida, currently signed to record label S-Curve Records. The group released their self-titled full-length debut album in 2007, which peaked at No. 151 on the Billboard 200. Their second full-length album, Smile Kid, was...
). Aron wanted to take the band in another direction which resulted in the departure of Tom and Anthony in Summer 2007. As a result, Jay switched to bass and Kevin maintained his role as lead singer, but also picked up guitar. The new lineup recorded and released a demo that summer.
In winter and spring 2008, the band recorded a new EP called Stereo Skyline - EP
Stereo Skyline - EP
Stereo Skyline - EP is the second EP of American powerpop band Stereo Skyline.The EP was removed from iTunes following the release of the band's debut album.-Track listing:#"Shake and Shout" #"Heartbeat" #"Five-tens in Harlem"...
at Stadiumred in Harlem, New York. It was released in July 2008. The artwork for the EP was initially created by Alexander Sheldon of Match & Kerosene and was edited into its final state by Russell Heiman of Nice Guys Finish First.
2008-2009: Departure of Villani and signing to Columbia Records
In September 2008, after numerous conflicts with the band, Villani was kicked out. Villani formed Set In Color immediately after his departure with former Stereo Skyline members, Tom Angenbroich and Anthony Purpura, along with Kenny Gallart on drums. The band continued on with Kevin as their new leader and recruited Brian Maddox of Scenes and Sirens to replace Villani on guitar. In November 2008, Jay left the band for undisclosed reasons, and Brian switched to bass.In January 2009, it was announced that the band had signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Sony/ATV Music Publishing is a music publishing company co-owned by The Michael Jackson Family Trust and Sony. The organisation was originally founded as Associated TeleVision in 1955 by Lew Grade. In 1957, ATV acquired Pye Records as a wholly owned subsidiary...
.
In February 2009, the band was picked up by the Paradigm Booking Agency.
In June 2009, it was announced that the band had signed a record deal with Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
.
In September 2009, the band played a string of shows with Mitchel Musso
Mitchel Musso
Mitchel Tate Musso is an American actor, singer-songwriter and musician. Musso is best known for his three Disney Channel roles as Oliver Oken in the Disney Channel sitcom, Hannah Montana, Jeremy Johnson in the Disney Channel animated series Phineas and Ferb and his role as King Brady in the...
and are referenced many times in the video for "Shout It
Shout It (Mitchel Musso song)
"Shout It" is the third single from Mitchel Musso's self-titled album, Mitchel Musso also stated that the song premiered on September 22 on Radio Disney...
" which was shot primarily at the September 9, 2009 show they played with Musso, KSM
KSM (band)
KSM was an American all-girl teen rock band from Los Angeles, California that was active from 2006 to 2010. The band consisted of lead singer Shelby Cobra, lead guitarist Shae Padilla, rhythm guitarist Katie Cecil, drummer Kate Cabebe, and bassist Sophia Melon.They gained popularity in summer 2009...
, and Jimmy Robbins at the House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues first location was in Cambridge's Harvard Square. It was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, star of The Blues Brothers...
in Boston, Massachusetts. In the video Musso wears a Stereo Skyline bracelet.
2010-2011: Gaining exposure and Stuck on Repeat
The band was recently featured in Alternative Press magazine for being one of the "100 Bands You Need to Know" for 2010.On April 26, 2010, after being the touring guitarist since January 2010, Clayton Johnson, formerly of A Bird A Sparrow and IT BOYS!, officially joined Stereo Skyline as their permanent guitarist and backing vocalist.
The band was featured on the MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
show Silent Library
Silent Library (MTV Series)
Silent Library was an American television game show which airs on MTV and MuchMusic. The series is based on one of the segments in the popular Japanese variety show Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!...
with Hey Monday.
The band's debut album, Stuck On Repeat, was released on July 20, 2010. The album was produced by Blake Healy (formerly of Metro Station
Metro station
A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway". It is often underground or elevated. At crossings of metro lines, they are multi-level....
) and includes production and songwriting work by S*A*M and Sluggo and Adam Schlesinger
Adam Schlesinger
Adam Schlesinger is an American songwriter, composer and record producer. He has been nominated for Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy , and Golden Globe Awards. He is also a winner of the ASCAP Pop Music Award....
. The band went on their first headlining tour to promote the release with The Audition
The Audition (band)
The Audition is a pop/rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band is composed of singer Danny Stevens, drummer Ryan O'Connor, guitarists Jimmy Lopez and Timmy Klepek and bassist Joe Lussa and are based in Detroit, Michigan. The band's first release was a six track EP entitled All In Your Head...
, Cash Cash
Cash Cash
Cash Cash is an American band from Roseland, New Jersey.Cash Cash consists of Jean Paul Makhlouf, Alexander Luke Makhlouf, Sam Frisch, and Anthony Villacari.-History:...
, The Downtown Fiction
The Downtown Fiction
The Downtown Fiction is an American pop punk band from Fairfax, Virginia signed to Photo Finish Records, a division of Atlantic Records. After two EP's, the band's first studio album, "Let's Be Animals" was released on April 25, 2011.-Early Years:...
, and Cady Groves for support from July 28 to August 21.
On November 1, 2010 The band performed live for Good Day New York.
In Spring 2011, Stereo Skyline set out on "Tourantula!" Supporting Family Force 5
Family Force 5
Family Force 5 is a Christian crunk rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They consist of Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds, Jacob "Crouton" Olds, Joshua "Fatty" Olds, Nathan "Nadaddy" Currin, and Derek "Chap Stique" Mount...
, with acts under them such as Swimming With Dolphins
Swimming With Dolphins
Swimming with Dolphins is a synthpop band from Minnesota, US. It was formed in 2008 by Austin Tofte and Adam Young, of Owl City. After gaining considerable mainstream popularity, Adam Young left the band to focus on Owl City. The band released one EP, called Ambient Blue. Since Young left the...
and Since Forever.
Their song Uptown, Get Around was played in the beginning of The Suite Life Movie
The Suite Life Movie
The Suite Life Movie is a comedy-drama science fiction film directed by Sean McNamara, written by Michael Saltzman, and starring Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Brenda Song, Debby Ryan, Matthew Timmons, John Ducey, Matthew Glave, and Phill Lewis...
.
2011-present: Departure of Maddox and Johnson and a new album
On May 21, 2011 Clayton and Brian announced that they left Stereo Skyline in order to "explore other adventures in music and create a 'secret' project together". The secret turned out to be a group called BLAC. Kevin announced that himself and Rob would be continuing to tour and would be releasing new Stereo Skyline songs, along with continuing with their planned Brazil tour.On August 11, 2011, the band released their new single "Kiss Me in the Morning" from their new album, The Good Life.
Stereo Skyline announced on their official Facebook page that their new album will be titled The Good Life and it will be available on iTunes at 11/1.
Current members
- Kevin Bard - lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, guitarGuitaristA guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
(2006–present) - Rob Michelsen - drumsDrummerA drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
(2007–present)
Former members
- Tom Angenbroich - bass, screaming vocals (2006–2007)
- Eddie Dizura - guitar (2006)
- Clayton Johnson - guitar, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(4/26/2010-5/21/2011) - Brian Maddox - bassBassistA bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
(2008–5/21/2011) - Dane Malonavich - drums (2006)
- Jay Marotta - guitar, bass (2006-11/2008)
- Anthony Purpura - synthSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
, drums, bass (2006–2007) - Matt Villani - vocals, piano, synth, guitar (2006-9/2008)
Former touring members
- Cal Knapp - guitar (2009)
- Clayton Johnson - guitar, backing vocals (1/2010-4/26/2010)
- Brian Maddox - bass (2008–2011)
Albums
- Stuck On RepeatStuck On Repeat (album)-Chart performance:-Credits:*Kevin Bard - Guitar, Composer, Vocals, Producer, Group Member*Matt Craig - Engineer*Carson Donnelly - A&R*Doug Fenske - Engineer*Meghan Foley - Art Direction*Eshy Gazit - Engineer*Serban Ghenea - Mixing...
(July 20, 2010) U.S. #133 - The Good Life
Singles
- Heartbeat (?)
- Tongue Tied (2010)
- Me and You (2010)
- Kiss Me In the Morning (2011)