School Of Seven Bells Apr 17, 2009
Their debut album, last year's Alpinisms, is driven by the hazy intertwined vocals of the Deheza sisters and Curtis's swirling soundscapes set to rhythms that recall krautrock and Stereolab. Just about every review re-arranges the following words on the page shoegazing, 4AD, Cocteau and Twins. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Wareham's favorites, past and present Mar 9, 2008
Tom Verlaine of Television and Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab make guest appearances. I am also fond of the final Luna album, "Rendezvous." I didn't love it when we were recording it because the band was on the verge of breaking apart, but with hindsight I think it is one of our best. (Boston Globe)
On the Record: Getting Curiouser Mar 2, 2008
Listening to Santamonica's debut album, Curiouser and Curiouser, which incorporates a range of musical elements, is like experiencing Astrud Gilberto, French band Stereolab and Japan's Pizzicato Five play together live. First-time listeners will find it easy to forget that Santamonica is a local band from Jakarta, formed only a few years ago. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Soilent Green Inspired By Cartoon Squids; Plus Lamb Of God, Celtic Frost & More News That Rules, In Metal File Feb 1, 2008
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Go see four great local bands Nov 30, 2007
" Favorite Variety Playhouse show: "I've seen so many good ones," says Chung. "For me, it would either be Stereolab or Lee 'Scratch' Perry. I'd probably say Stereolab, they're always so good and the Variety's such a nice place to see a show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Lobo threesome Sep 21, 2007
Sometimes sounding like a cross between Sonic Youth, Stereolab and the Velvet Underground, this music - though as ironically original as the band's name - is as fresh as it gets. Who would have guessed that Bottum just celebrated his 44th birthday. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
* Events & Entertainment Jun 15, 2007
On Tuesday The Wall presents Caroline and New York electronica/post-rock band Mice Parade, who have been compared with Stereolab. Then on Wednesday it's a whole night of laughs with comedic band Open Eyes (QR). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Wait no more: Bice in Kent May 19, 2007
Parts of the album -- such as the toe-tapping, waltz-time opener Sneaky Red, the smooth Tales of Las Negras featuring Stereolab singer Laetitia Sadier, and the swirling The Nights After Fiction -- are musically and melodically engaging, while others are not quite as effective, something Pierce readily acknowledges. The tunes the whole band recorded on this record (including Sneaky Red and Satchelaise) are pretty good, but it was a little bit rushed, and there is some material that could have... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Things to do May 5, 2007
Head Like a Kite channels bands such as Sonic Youth, Stereolab and Dinosaur Jr., while drawing inspiration from old Super 8 home movies from Dave Einmo, the man behind Head Like a Kite. The result is an eclectic pop mix with hints of electronica. (Fresno Bee)
Hot Chip, over and over and live Apr 26, 2007
Driven by the rich vocal harmonies of its two lead singers and a knack for infectious hooks, the band toured with LCD Soundsystem, Mylo and Stereolab. After the 2006 release of "The Warning," its critically acclaimed sophomore album, they began to receive widespread attention in the U.S., driven by radio-ready singles like "Over and Over" and "And I Was a Boy From School.". (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
One Down, Three to Go Apr 13, 2007
Most of the shoppers swarming the sidewalks look like they just strolled out of Forever 21 or H&M, not like they're itching to score a rare vinyl copy of the EP Nurse With Wound made with Stereolab. But the new Reckless was already doing brisk business. (Chicago Reader)
The Bird and the Bee: The Bird and the Bee Feb 28, 2007
Stylistically, they're something of an American counterpart to Stereolab but that's not to say they're a knockoff. Both TBATB and Stereolab have nonchalant, cool-as-the-pillow's-other-side vocals and a penchant for sleek, pulsating melodies. (City Pages)
Mel Gibson & the Pants: Sea vs. Shining Sea Feb 14, 2007
Even a half-ass listen to Sea vs. Shining Sea, Mel Gibson ants' third (or fourth) album, will reveal a lot of intricate stylistic absorption: electronic clamors that range from Kompakt glitch-drone to nic-fit Stereolab, stadium-rock/b-boy low-end that covers towering grain elevators with (physical) graffiti, and that specific kind of post-Interpol newer-wave indie guitar that 99 percent of your typical buzz bands aim for and 2 percent (MG+TP guitarist Riley Hartnet included) actually give... (City Pages)
Bossa Nova Hot club Jan 20, 2007
Stereolab used his tune Aerodinamico on one of their Radio Session compilation CDs ... "It was great. Stereolab were here some time ago and they talked very much about my influence in their music in the newspapers. They wished to meet me in person; they sent their CD.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
