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|name = Stars In Stereo
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|background = group_or_band
|alias = SinS
|origin = [[Los Angeles, California]], United States
|genre = [[Hard rock]], [[alternative rock]]
|years_active = 2011–present
|label = {{URL|www.hundredhandedinc.com|Hundred Handed Inc.}}
|associated_acts = [[Becca (musician)|Becca-chan]], [[City (Comma) State]]
|website = {{URL|starsinstereo.com}}
|current_members = [[Becca (musician)|Becca Hollcraft]]<br>Jordan McGraw<br>Frogs<br>Drew Langan
}}
'''Stars In Stereo''' is an American rock band based out of Los Angeles. Formed in 2011, the band consists of vocalist [[Becca (musician)|Becca Hollcraft]], guitarist Jordan McGraw, bassist Ryan “Frogs” McCormack, and drummer Drew Langan. The group released their self-titled album "Stars In Stereo" on April 9, 2013 through their own indie record label Hundred Handed Inc. The name is often abbreviated as “SinS”, with their fans dubbed as “SinnerS”.
==History==
The band came together after McGraw, McCormack, Langan, and former member Justin Siegel’s previous band [[City (Comma) State]] broke up.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reid |first=Sean |url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/05/interview-justin-siegel-city-comma.html |title=Interview: Justin Siegel (City (Comma) State & Stars In Stereo) |publisher=Alter The Press! |date=2009-08-20 |accessdate=2014-03-08}}</ref> In early 2011 they met and auditioned Hollcraft, who had previously had a career as a pop-punk solo artist in Japan under the name Becca-chan. Having completed the line-up, the band immediately began writing songs and recording demos.
Of the origin of the name, Langan had the following to say:
: “While we all live in Los Angeles now, we all come from different parts of the country. We realized that if you connect the geographical dots, the shape made resembles a star. The name Stars In Stereo was suggested and it immediately felt right.”<ref>[http://kidsindoubt.com/post/24056973026/interview-drew-langan-stars-in-stereo ]{{dead link|date=March 2014}}</ref>
Stars In Stereo spent most of 2012 on the road, touring in support of bands such as [[The Used]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2012/03/26/news/the-used-announce-spring-headlining-tour-in-store-appearancesperformances/ |title=The Used Announce Spring Headlining Tour & In Store Appearances/Performances | Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More |publisher=Theprp.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-08}}</ref> [[Foxy Shazam]], [[Hoobastank]], and [[Blue October]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://78triple6.com/2012/09/opening-for-the-quiet-mind-tour/ |title=Opening for Blue October's The Quiet Mind Tour |publisher=78triple6 |date= |accessdate=2014-03-08}}</ref> The band released the song “The Broken” as a single in August 2012, as well as a music video for the track.
Towards the end of that same year, they entered the studio with producer Mike Green to begin recording their first full-length album. To hold fans over until the release, the band recorded two reinterpreted cover songs available as free downloads; Nine Inch Nails “Closer” <ref>{{cite web|author=Revolver Magazine |url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-stars-in-stereo-premiere-cover-of-nine-inch-nails-song-closer.html |title=Exclusive: Stars in Stereo Premiere Cover of Nine Inch Nails’ Song “Closer” - Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards |publisher=revolvermag.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-08}}</ref> and Aerosmith’s “Dream On”.<ref>{{cite web|author=*Please enter your name. |url=http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/12/21/stars-in-stereo-dream-on-aerosmith/ |title=Stars in Stereo, ‘Dream On’: Young California Rockers Take on Aerosmith Classic (SONG PREMIERE) |publisher=Noisecreep.com |date=2012-12-21 |accessdate=2014-03-08}}</ref> They also filmed a music video featuring an acoustic arrangement of “The Broken”.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/video-premiere-stars-in-stereo-the-broken-acoustic-video/10446595 |title=Video Premiere: Stars in Stereo, "The Broken" Acoustic Video @ARTISTdirect |publisher=Artistdirect.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-08}}</ref> Released April 9, 2013, their self-titled debut contains 10 tracks, including “Queen Of Catastrophe” produced by [[Howard Benson]].
SinS once again hit the road in 2013, including a co-headlining tour with [[Flyleaf (band)|Flyleaf]] and [[Drowning Pool]],<ref>{{cite web|author=*Please enter your name. |url=http://loudwire.com/flyleaf-drowning-pool-2013-must-see-rock-concerts/ |title=Flyleaf, Drowning Pool + Stars in Stereo – 2013 Must-See Rock Concerts |publisher=Loudwire.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-08}}</ref> as well as the Hard Drive Live 5 tour <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepulsemag.com/wordpress/2013/01/1-13-this-just-in-tour-dates-announced-for-5th-annual-harddrive-live-tour |title=1.13 THIS JUST IN!! TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 5th ANNUAL HARDDRIVE LIVE TOUR | The Pulse Magazine |publisher=Thepulsemag.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-08}}</ref> with [[Bullet For My Valentine]] and [[Halestorm]].
In June 2013 Siegel left SinS to pursue other interests. Frogs switched to bass, and the band has since continued as a quartet.
As of November 2013, the band’s video for “Every Last Thing” has been viewed over one million times.
==Musical style and influences==
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Stars In Stereo is best described as hard rock with pop songwriting sensibility. While primarily a guitar/drums driven band, they also incorporate generous amounts of electronic programming, beats and synth soundscapes in almost every song. In interviews the band often cites bands such as 30 Seconds To Mars, Angels And Airwaves, and Muse as their biggest influences. The band is also known for their high-energy shows, with the various members jumping and thrashing about on stage, tossing their instruments, and mid-set crowd surfing.
==Band Members==
===Current===
* [[Becca (musician)|Becca Hollcraft]] - Vocals (2012–present)
* Jordan McGraw - Lead Guitar (2011–present)
* Frogs McCormack - Bass (2013–present), Rhythm Guitar (2011-2013)
* Drew Langan - Drums (2011–present)
===Past===
* Justin Siegel - Bass (2011-2013)<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://noisecreep.com/stars-in-stereo-every-last-thing/ |title=Stars in Stereo Aim for the Rafters in ‘Every Last Thing’ (LYRIC VIDEO PREMIERE) |publisher=Noisecreep.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/stars-in-stereo-1/biography/ |title=Stars In Stereo Bio | Stars In Stereo Career |publisher=MTV |date= |accessdate=2014-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melodic.net/?page=news&id=21783 |title=Melodic Net - Stars In Stereo Release New Lyric Video |publisher=Melodic.net |date=2013-03-15 |accessdate=2014-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-chattman/a-sides-with-jon-chattman_b_3670736.html |title=A-Sides with Jon Chattman: "Secrets" and Seeing Stars in Stars in Stereo; Mona Tops This Week's "Delve Into Twelve" | Jon Chattman |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starpulse.com/news/Brian_Campbell/2013/06/02/cd_review_stars_in_stereo_stars_in_st |title=CD Review: Stars In Stereo - "Stars In Stereo" |publisher=Starpulse.com |date=2013-06-02 |accessdate=2014-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Weiss |first=Brian |url=http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/review-foxy-shazam-with-cadaver-dogs-and-stars-in-stereo/Content?oid=2459445#.Ux0FubmPI5s |title=Review: Foxy Shazam with Cadaver Dogs and Stars In Stereo | Live Music Reviews | NUVO News | Indianapolis, IN |publisher=Nuvo.net |date= |accessdate=2014-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Joshua Boydston |url=http://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/article-15579-star-trek.html |title=Oklahoma Gazette Music: Stars in Stereo |publisher=Okgazette.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-10}}</ref><ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stars-in-stereo-mn0003069534/biography Stars in Stereo | Biography]. AllMusic. Retrieved on 2014-03-14.</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://starsinstereo.com/ Official website]
[[Category:Musical groups from Los Angeles, California]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2011]]
[[Category:2011 establishments in California]]
[[Category:American alternative rock groups]]