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This article is about the Canadian pop rock band. For other uses, see Stereo (disambiguation).
Stereos Also known as Stand By Me
Turn It UpOrigin Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Genres Pop rock Years active 2008–present Labels Universal Music Canada Website www.wearestereos.com Members Patrick Kordyback
Miles Holmwood
Daniel Johnson
Robert Chalifoux
Aaron VerdonkPast members Brad Bosch Stereos are a Juno nominated pop band from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, formed in 2008. They are known mainly for their musical style, which fuses aspects of hip hop and pop to form their primary style including. Their first act that had them recognized was appearing on the MuchMusic original series, disBAND. In October 2009, they released their first album self-titled Stereos.
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Biography
Pat Kordyback
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’. ” —Miles Holmwood[1]
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.[2][3]
They are currently recording a studio album with producer Gavin Brown.[4] 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 over 120,000 units in Canada and has been certified CRIA double platinum in digital downloads.[5] The band released their self-titled debut album Stereos on October 20, 2009 and was certified gold by the CRIA in January 2010 with sales of over 40,000 copies. 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 went 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."[6]
On January 7, 2010 the band stated they were going back to the studio on a blog posted by Dan.[7]
In March 2010, the band received two Juno Award nominations which was for Best New Artist, and Best Pop Album.[8] They released two other singles that charted moderately,"Turn It Up" peaked at #31, and "Butterflies" at #51. The song "She Only Likes Me When She's Drunk" failed to chart.
Stereos second album, titled "Uncontrollable" was released on December 14, 2010. The first single from the album, "Uncontrollable" was released on October 25, 2010 and peaked at #42 on the Canadian Hot 100. The second single,"Body Move" was released in February 2011, the music video is currently under works. They will be going on a tour across Canada starting in March 2011. In mid April the bands' drummer, Aaron, sustained a broken finger, leaving him unable to perform. This caused the band to cancel several shows until Aaron's finger heals. The shows will not be rescheduled.[9][10]
Band members
Current members
- Pat Kordyback - Lead vocals
- Miles Holmwood - Lead guitar/Vocals
- Daniel Johnson - Bass guitar
- Robb Chalifoux - Rhythm guitar
- Aaron Verdonk - Drums
Touring support
- Jon Weizman - Monitor Sound tech
- Bobby-ray McGuiness - Tour manager
- George Hadjic - FOH Sound guy
- Taylor Kordyback
Past members
- Brad Bosch - Drums
- Matt Frey - Drums
- Kris Booth - Rhythm Guitar
Discography
Studio albums
Year Information Peak Certifications CAN 2009 Stereos - First studio album
- Released: October 20, 2009
- Label: Universal Music Canada
- Format: CD, digital download
3[11] 2010 Uncontrollable - Released: December 14, 2010
- Label: Universal Music Canada
- Format: CD, digital download
95[13] Singles
Year Single Peak [14] Certifications Album CAN 2009 "Summer Girl" 2 - CAN: 2× Platinum[15]
Stereos "Throw Ya Hands Up" (feat. Jhevon Paris) 3[16] - CAN: 2× Platinum[17]
"Turn It Up" 30 - CAN: Platinum[17]
2010 "Butterflies" 51 "She Only Likes Me When She's Drunk" — "Uncontrollable" 42 Uncontrollable Other charted songs
Year Song Peaks Album CAN 2009 "Bye Bye Baby" 43[18] Stereos
(and deluxe version)"Get With You" (feat. Far East Movement) 31[19] "Jet Black Cadillac" 70[20] 2010 "LA Dreamin'" 75[21] LA Dreamin' - Single Music videos
"Summer Girl" — 2009
"Throw Ya Hands Up" — 2009
"Turn It Up" — 2009
"Butterflies" — 2010
"Wingin' It Theme" — 2010[22]
"She Only Likes Me When She's Drunk" — 2010
"Uncontrollable" - 2010"Body Move" - 2011
References
- ^ "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 Sign With Universal Music Canada". http://www.chartattack.com/news/69648/stereos-sign-with-universal-music-canada. 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/goldplat.php#album. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
- ^ 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.
- ^ http://www.wearestereos.com/blog/detail.aspx?nid=416
- ^ http://www.saultstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2512896
- ^ New Stereos Album Being Released Later This Year Retrieved 2010-11-24
- ^ Stereos Announce Release date for Sophomore Album Retrieved 2010-11-24
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/search/?keyword=t.i.#/charts/canadian-albums?chartDate=2009-11-07
- ^ http://www.cria.ca/gold/0110_g.php
- ^ http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/stereos/chart-history/1123107
- ^ http://www.cria.ca/gold/1109_g.php
- ^ "Throw Ya Hands Up - Canadian Hot 100". Nielsen SoundScan. Billboard. September 19, 2009. http://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100#/charts/canadian-hot-100?chartDate=2009-09-19. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
- ^ a b http://www.cria.ca/gold/0410_g.php
- ^ "Stereos - Bye Bye Baby - Canadian Singles Top 100". acharts.us. http://acharts.us/song/51819. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
- ^ "Stereos and Far East Movement - Get With You - Canadian Singles Top 100". acharts.us. http://acharts.us/song/51156. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
- ^ "Stereos - Jet Black Cadillac - Canadian Singles Top 100". acharts.us. http://acharts.us/song/51435. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
- ^ "Stereos - LA Dreamin' - Canadian Singles Top 100". acharts.us. http://acharts.us/song/54447. Retrieved 2010-04-10.
- ^ "Family.ca: Video Player". Family.ca. http://www.family.ca/video/index.php#video=1896. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
External links
Stereos Studio albums Stereos · "Uncontrollable"Singles "Summer Girl" · "Throw Ya Hands Up" · "Bye Bye Baby" · "Turn It Up" · "Butterflies" · "She Only Likes Me When She's Drunk" · "Uncontrollable"Other songs "Get With You" · "Jet Black Cadillac" · "LA Dreamin"Related articles Categories:- Musical groups established in 2008
- Musical groups from Edmonton
- Canadian pop music groups
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