Stereos
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| Stereos | |
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| Origin | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Pop rock Hip Hop Electronica |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Canada[1][2] |
| Website | www.wearestereos.com |
| Members | |
| Pat Kordyback Miles Holmwood Dan Johnson Robb Chalifoux Aaron Verdonk |
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Stereos are a pop band from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, formed in 2008.[citation needed] They are known mainly for their musical style, which fuses aspects of hip hop and pop to form their primary style.
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[edit] Biography
The band started approximately two years before being on the show disBAND under the name Stand By Me in 2008.
| “ | Basically we played this big showcase during Canadian Music Week, Gene Simmons was there, everyone from Universal. After we played, they brought us all up to a big room and just sat us down and they’re like ‘Here’s the deal’. | ” |
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After meeting disBAND Guru Greig Nori, Stand By Me had been immediately advised to change their name due to copyright issues. Turn It Up was chosen. Later, in order to perform several shows in Toronto, Ontario, Universal Music Canada A&R rep Mark Spicoluk advised the band to change their name again, and the band chose the name Stereos. After receiving the thumbs up from the judges from disBand, Stereos went to a large gig to receive a contract from the President of Universal Music Canada and judged by Kiss member Gene Simmons.[4]
They are currently recording a studio album with producer Gavin Brown.[5] On June 4 their music video for "Summer Girl" debuted on the MuchMusic Countdown. The single also debuted at #2 on the Canadian Hot 100 based on the large amount of downloads in the first week and in June 2009, Stereos' debut single, "Summer Girl" sold 40,000 units in Canada and has been certified CRIA platinum in digital downloads.[6] The band released their self-titled album Stereos on October 20, 2009. The band started their first ever Cross-Canada tour on November 7, 2009 in Windsor, Ontario.
- The Show Must Go...On The Road Tour!!
Stereos will be performing across Canada in March and April 2010 on Hedley's The Show Must Go...On The Road Tour. Hedley announced the tour in support of their new album The Show Must Go which was released November 17, 2009. "Fefe Dobson and Stereos will be along for the whole trek, while Faber Drive and Boys Like Girls will support on select dates."[7]
[edit] Band members
[edit] Current members
- Pat Kordyback - Vocals
- Miles Holmwood - Lead Guitar/Vocals
- Daniel Johnson - Bass Guitar
- Robb Chalifoux - Rhythm guitar
- Aaron Verdonk - Drums
[edit] Past members
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- Kris Booth - Rhythm Guitar
- Brad Bosch - Drums
- Brenda Hart - vocals
- Drew Carlson - Keyboard
[edit] Touring members
- Jon Weizman - Sound Tech
- Bobby Frazer - Tour Manager
- Liam Howes - Merchandise Sales Man
[edit] Management
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
| Year | Information | Canadian Albums Chart |
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| 2009 | Stereos
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[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Chart peaks | Album |
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| 2009 | "Summer Girl" | 2[9] | Stereos |
| "Throw Ya Hands Up" (ft. Jhevon Paris) | 3[9] | ||
| "Turn It Up" | — |
[edit] Other charted songs
| Year | Single | Chart peaks | Album |
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| CAN Hot 100 |
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| 2009 | "Get With You" (feat. Far East Movement) | 31[10] | Stereos (and deluxe version) |
| "Bye Bye Baby" | 43[11] | ||
| "Jet Black Cadillac" | 70[12] |
[edit] Videography
[edit] Music videos
- "Summer Girl" (Universal Music Canada 2009)[13]
- "Throw Ya Hands Up" (Universal Music Canada 2009)[13]
- "Turn It Up" (Universal Music Canada 2009)[13]
[edit] References
- ^ "Stereos Sign With Universal Music Canada". http://www.chartattack.com/news/69648/stereos-sign-with-universal-music-canada. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
- ^ "Artists GetMusic.ca". http://getmusic.ca/artists/index/s/20. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: disBAND's Stereos Gets Signed". MuchMusic.com. May 12, 2009. http://www.muchmusic.com/news/story.asp?id=22400. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
- ^ "Stereos Appear On DisBand Finale Tonight". May 27, 2009. http://www.chartattack.com/news/70290/stereos-appear-on-disband-finale-tonight. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
- ^ "Stereos Appear On DisBand Finale Tonight". May 27, 2009. http://www.chartattack.com/news/70290/stereos-appear-on-disband-finale-tonight. Retrieved 2009-06-26. "Stereos have been working with Juno Award-winning producer Gavin Brown (Billy Talent, Cancer Bats) and plan to release their debut album this fall."
- ^ "Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA): Gold & Platinum". http://www.cria.ca/gold/0809_g.php. Retrieved 2009-11-07.
- ^ Harper, Kate (11/16/09). "Hedley Announce Canadian Tour". Chart Attack. http://www.chartattack.com/news/76770/hedley-announce-canadian-tour. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
- ^ "Underground Operations - Stereos". http://www.undergroundoperations.com/website/viewartist.php?id=45. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- ^ a b "Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales". http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=793&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Canadian+Hot+100&ci=3109249&cdi=10227204&cid=06%2F27%2F2009. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
- ^ "acharts.us - Canadian Singles Top 100". http://acharts.us/song/51156. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
- ^ "acharts.us - Canadian Singles Top 100". http://acharts.us/performer/stereos. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ "acharts.us - Canadian Singles Top 100". http://acharts.us/performer/stereos. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ a b c "More Artist Info". Much Music. http://www.muchmusic.com/music/artists/stereos/videos.aspx?eid=246325. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
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