Stereo Deluxe

Genre: Rock
Indianapolis, Indiana USA Contact

"Whatever short-lived new craze of post-noise acid wave drumstep may be taking the internet by storm, there will always be a place for good old rock and roll. Press play on Stereo Deluxe‘s “Evil Twins” and I challenge you not to start nodding your head and grinning inanely.." - pigeonsandplanes.com

Artist Information

Biography

Known throughout the Midwest for their tight, energetic live show and quirky, catchy rock, Stereo Deluxe has successfully converted their home town of Indianapolis into believers (‘Best Rock Artist’ 2009, 2010, 2011 - Nuvo
Newsweekly) and is ready to take their music to the masses.
After two full-length discs on local label Indie500 Records,
the band released their first material as an independent artist on May 31st, 2011. The new ‘Evil Twins’ 2-track digital single strives to match the well-documented intensity of the band’s live performance while also offering a glimpse into the future of a new-and-improved Stereo Deluxe.

On the title track ‘Evil Twins,’ the band broadens its sonic
palette. Blending unabashed American electric guitar (a la
Aerosmith or Jack White) with a dance-inspired four-on-the floor drum beat and pulsing synth track (think Daft Punk meets Muse), the band reveals influences not easily traceable on their earlier work. “A clever lament based on problems caused by one’s alter ego,” (Dave Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, May 2011) “Evil Twins” is juxtaposed with the b-side “Quarter-Century Man,” a commentary on the rise of cougar culture. A more traditional Stereo Deluxe track, “QCM” showcases the band’s energy and chops in an up-tempo guitar orgy evoking bands like Foo Fighters and Arctic Monkeys, asking the listener, “How long’s it been since you felt alive?” The 2-track digital single is now available at the band’s Bandcamp page with an iTunes
release and national tour to follow this summer. A full-length
release is slated for later in 2011.

TOUR HISTORY
Stereo Deluxe has played hundreds of shows in 18 states
and over 40 cities, in every imaginable setting from youth
centers and dive bars to sold-out clubs and large outdoor
festivals. Over the years the band has shared the stage with
Kings of Leon, Candlebox, Switchfoot, Robert Randolph &
The Family Band, Fastball, Everclear, Psychedelic Furs, Bret Michaels, Peter Frampton, REO Speedwagon, Days of the New, Saliva, Black Stone Cherry, Howie Day, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine, Halestorm, Middles Class Rut, She Wants Revenge, Pat Benatar and Puddle of Mudd.


Selection of venues played:
The Double Door - Chicago,IL
The Abbey Pub - Chicago, IL
Schuba's Tavern - Chicago, IL
Reggie's Music Joint - Chicago, IL
The Elbo Room - Chicago, IL
The Bird's Nest - Chicago, IL
Martyr's - Chicago, IL
Arlene's Grocery - New York, NY
Rehab - New York, NY
Fontana's - New York, NY
Boulder Coffee Co. - Rochester, NY
Muddy Cup - Albany, NY
The Sweet Spot - Ithaca, NY
The Basement Venue - Kingston, NY
Maxwell's - Hoboken, NJ
The Junkyard - Rochelle Park, NJ
All Asia Bar - Cambridge, MA
Club Midway - Jamaica Plain, MA
Howler's Coyote Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Watson's Pub - Philadelphia, PA
Hi-Fi Club - Cleveland, OH
Circus - Columbus, OH
Nite Owl - Dayton, OH
The Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH
Peach's Grill - Yellow Springs, OH
Mad Hatter - Cincinnati, OH
Dirty Jack's - Cincinnati, OH
Southgate House - Cincinnati, OH
Northside Tavern - Cincinnati, OH
Annabell's - Akron, OH
Phoenix Hill Tavern - Louisville, KY
Jennica's - Louisville, KY
Main Street Lounge - Louisville, KY
Cicero's - St. Louis, MO
The Way Out Club - St. Louis, MO
Stasiu's - Minneapolis, MN
The End - Nashville, TN
The 5 Spot - Nashville, TN
Main Street Live - Jackson, TN
Czar's 505 - St. Joseph, MI
The Rosebud - Grand Haven, MI
Blind Pig - Ann Arbor, MI
Pierre's - Fort Wayne, IN
Cheers Lounge - South Bend, IN
The Bluebird - Bloomington, IN
Jake's - Bloomington, IN
Rhino's - Bloomington, IN
Uncle Fester's - Bloomington, IN
Doc's - Muncie, IN
The Launching Pad - Muncie, IN
The Verve - Terre Haute, IN
Boney June's - Evansville, IN
The Duck Inn - Evansville, IN
The Vogue - Indianapolis, IN
Music Mill - Indianapolis, IN
Spin Nightclub - Indianapolis, IN


Festivals & Other:
MOBfest - Chicago,IL
International Pop Overthrow - Chicago, IL
Mid Point Music Festival - Cincinnati, OH
Summer Celebration - Muskegon, MI
Midwest Music Summit - Indianapolis, IN
Rib America Festival
U.S. Grand Prix Formula 1 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Vans Warped Tour 2009 - Tinley Park, IL

Colleges:
Indiana University
Purdue University
Wabash College
Butler University
Marion College
IUPUI

Instrumentation

Jay Elliott - Vocals, Guitar
Luke Schnieder - Vocals, Bass
Robert Kermeen - Vocals, Guitar, keyboard
Matt Hogan - Drums

Discography

STEREO DELUXE
Stereo Deluxe
(LP, 2/16/2006, indie500 Records)

STEREO DELUXE
When The Party's Over
(LP, 3/17/09, indie500 Records)

STEREO DELUXE
Quarter-Century Man
(Single, 2/17/11, self-released)

Evil Twins Digital Single
(2-track download, 5/31/11, self-released)
**SALES **
Combined sales in excess of 4,000 units since respective release dates.

**AIRPLAY *
Stereo Deluxe has received airplay on some of the region's top radio stations:
WRZX ‘Edge of the X’, 'Indy X Files', 'Hangover Cafe'
WTTS 'New Music Monday'
WFBQ
WZPL ‘Homegrown Buzz’
WJEL Indianapolis
WHJE Indianapolis
WEEM Pendlton,IN

Insomnia Radio Chicago
WTFX Louisville, KY
WTSR College of New Jersey
WYEP Pennsylvania
WMMR Philadelphia, PA 'Local Shots'
WVBR Ithaca, NY

Indianapolismusic.net podcast

**TELEVISION **
featured on PBS “Connections” 2006 (viewer ship 80,000+)
FOX TV Morning Show Indianapolis
IMC-Indy’s Music Channel, over 50 video runs of “Leaving for Spain” video in July/August 2006

**MYSPACE **
MySpace activity for Stereo Deluxe is amazing. Stereo Deluxe music has received over 123,000 plays and 141,715 views on myspace.com since February 2006 .

**WEBSITES **
Official website has received over 40,000 hits.

**DRAW **
One of the biggest bands in Indianapolis, drawing anywhere from 100-500 each time they play out, depending on venue size. Have played in front of larger audiences opening for national acts Fall Out Boy, Kings of Leon, Puddle of Mudd, Everclear, Augustana, Switchfoot, The Psychedelic Furs, Robert Randloph & the Family Band, REO Speedwagon, Candlebox, The Damnwells, Marah, the Heartless Bastards, Josh Todd (Buckcherry), Saliva, Bret Michaels, Peter Frampton and Pat Benetar. Also appearances at '06, '07 U.S. Grand Prix Formula 1 Race @ Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

**OTHER **
Indianapolis Battle of the Bands $10,000 Grand Prize winners
NUVO Best of Indy Awards: 'Best Rock Band/Artist' 2009 & 2010

Official Website

http://www.stereodeluxemusic.com

Links

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Photo Gallery

Press

  • Stereo Deluxe - "Evil Twins" [+ Show ]

    "Whatever short-lived new craze of post-noise acid wave drumstep may be taking the internet by storm...

  • CitizenDick Review [+ Show ]

    These dudes sound like the midwest. They've got the right blend of classic rock (something like "Smo...

  • Lead Story Stereo Deluxe:After the Party

    Click link below to read the story

  • Cover Story, 'Indy's Breakout Bands' [+ Show ]

    Ask Jay Elliott, lead singer and guitarist for Stereo Deluxe, about the group’s origins and he gives...

  • Dayton show preview [+ Show ]

    Stereo Deluxe are childhood friends who've stayed in tune By Don Thrasher Contributing Write...

  • Cover Article, 'Just for Good Measure' [+ Show ]

    Following Stereo Deluxe from the basement to Rib Fest There are band stickers that will never com...

  • I've found the perfect band, and it is Stereo Deluxe [+ Show ]

    My first time there; a nice big venue with high ceilings and a huge stage. Sounded great. Looking ar...

  • NUVO Newsweekly [+ Show ]

    "current Battle of the Bands champions Stereo Deluxe played a very tight set of danceable pop-rock t...

  • Nuvo Newsweekly

    “Give Stereo Deluxe 15 minutes on TRL and they’d be in heavy rotation in every market...”

  • Nuvo Newsweekly

    "Stereo Deluxe makes undeniably catchy power-pop with links to 70's rock swagger"

  • Stereo Deluxe Wins Battle [+ Show ]

    "Their songs had a wonderful pop-centric quality, made stronger by a lead singer with the vocal skil...

  • Steve Hayes show review [+ Show ]

    "Stereo Deluxe derives their song craft from the classic Midwestern school of power pop. Their sing-...

Setlist

Typical sets vary from 30min- 60min. Willing to do longer sets, 90 min or multiple sets (ie: 3 x 45 min sets).

Too Much Time
Bomber Jacket
Do You Love Me Tonite?
Uncle Sam
Leaving for Spain
Revolution
Fade Away
Things You Do
Suck The Blues Out
Love Don't Come in a Bottle
Misery
The Corner
Southside Stomp
All Over Again
Believe
Whether the Weather
When The Party's Over
If I Could Forget Her
Mademoiselle
Anything
Show Me a Sign
Could U Believe in Love?
Quarter-Century Man
Last Cigarette
Everybody Wants to be Happy


Covers:
Tom Petty, Alice Cooper, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, The Pixies, U2, Weezer, Aerosmith, Filter, Lady Gaga, The Killers


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