Music Style indie rock

Musical Influences pearl jam, smashing pumpkins, radiohead, weezer

Similar Artists weezer, nirvana, smashing pumpkins, fountains of wayne

Artist History X-ray Star is a three piece indie rock band hailing from Rochester, NY. Formed in 1996, the band blends catchy, fifties- and sixties-style pop tunes with agressive rock energy. Their repertoire includes explosive three-minute sonic bursts, expansive jams, and somber, quiet musings. The fun all started when brothers Brian and Joe Aloisio - lead vocals/guitar and bass, respectively - sought the help of drummer Dan Thiell to help them polish off a handful of songs. The catalog quickly grew, and the band took to the stage, performing in various local music festivals, clubs, and coffee houses around Rochester. Their recordings have appeared on a number of compilation albums, and have earned them favorable reviews, which have compared them to the likes of Weezer, Nirvana, and the Smashing Pumpkins. X-ray Star was named a finalist in the 1999 Sennheiser Evolution Band Contest and recently performed a showcase in the 2001 North by Northeast Music Festival. The band is currently recording at Watchmen Studios, working on an upcoming release.

Group Members Brian Aloisio - guitar, vocals : Joe Aloisio - bass, keyboards, backing vocals : Dan Thiell - drums, percussion, guitar

Instruments guitar, bass, drums, keyboards

Press Reviews "Heard X-ray Star's latest demo, "Radio Galaxy",that shows off this trio's pop-rock leanings. The group, who recently played the Made in Rochester Competition, have a definite songwriting potential,as displayed on the demo, and should be looked outfor in the future." - Michelle Picardo Freetime Magazine

Location Rochester, New York - USA

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