Also known as Stand By MeTurn It Up Years active 2008–2012 Website www.wearestereos.com | Active until 2012 | |
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Past members Patrick KordybackMiles HolmwoodRobert ChalifouxDaniel JohnsonAaron Verdonk Members Pat Kordyback, Miles Holmwood, Robb Chalifoux, Aaron Verdonk, Matt Frey, Daniel Johnson, Brad Bosch Albums Uncontrollable, Stereos Similar The Stereos, Jhevon Paris, Faber Drive, Down With Webster, Colette Carr Profiles | ||
Stereos was a Juno nominated pop band from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, formed in 2008. Their musical style fuses aspects of hip hop and pop to form their primary style. 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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DisBAND and Stereos
The band formed roughly two years prior to its 2008 appearance on disBAND under the name Stand By Me.
After meeting disBAND Guru Greig Nori, Stand By Me was 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.
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. 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 were along for the whole trek, while Faber Drive and Boys Like Girls joined on select dates."
In March 2010, the band received two Juno Award nominations which were for Best New Artist, and Best Pop Album. 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.
Uncontrollable
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, just before their cross Canada tour. In mid April the band's drummer, Aaron, sustained a broken finger, leaving him unable to perform, causing the band to cancel their remaining shows.
Break up
On March 12, 2012, Stereos released a statement saying that they mutually and amicably decided that they need to make changes to move forward, and, subsequently, disbanded as a group.
Music videos
"Summer Girl" — 2009
"Throw Ya Hands Up" — 2009
"Turn It Up" — 2009
"Butterflies" — 2010
"Wingin' It Theme" — 2010
"She Only Likes Me When She's Drunk" — 2010
"Uncontrollable" — 2010
"Body Move" — 2011
Songs
Summer GirlStereos · 2009
She Only Likes Me When She's DrunkStereos · 2009
Turn It UpStereos · 2009