Music Style power-pop

Similar Artists chainsaw kittens, smashing pumpkins, flickerstick, pete yorn

Artist History Like any band's follow up album, Songs from the Musicbox shows the natural evolution of a band. But with this album 13 Stars takes that notion a half step further. It takes only a few minutes to realize that Songs from the Musicbox is very different from their 1999 debut, The Nova Project. From the punk rock energy of "For the Kids," the epic "Into Space," and the classic rocker "Just a Dream," the album shows it has a little something for everyone. Produced almost entirely on their own, Songs from the Musicbox shows the stripped down raw energy of the band. With lyrics like "why do you have to say I'm jaded, that I'm so over rated, if you don't want to see me just turn off the TV" the album also shows a band not concerned with trends in music. The album is the musical highlights of three years of trials and tribulations. For a regional band those three years proved to be hectic much of the time. The band logged in over 250 plus shows on weekend and week long tours in seven states. "We love getting out there and playing as much as possible. We meet so many cool people," admits Scott. This philosophy on touring allowed them to play alongside many nationally known artists such as Dishwalla, Fastball, The All-American Rejects, Days of the New, and The Riddlin Kids. The months leading up to Songs from the Musicbox's November 5, 2002 release proved to be especially gratifying to the band. They picked up the Best Alternative Rock Act for the second straight year at the annual Oklahoma Rock Awards. Aside from band recognition there was also personal recognition as well as Jason was awarded an endorsement from Gibson Guitars and Annatomik was awarded an endorsement from Daisy Rock Basses. So, with Songs from the Musicbox now under their belt 13 Stars proudly introduces the features of their 2003 plan; a new EP to be released in the fall as well as a steady diet of touring and promotion. Yes, a well-oiled rock and roll machine will be hitting your town soon. "I feel we are more together than ever before. Everything's really clicking now," Jason reveals. With this said, 2003 could prove to be an interesting year.

Group Members Scott Starns: vocals/guitar JD: guitars/keyboards Annatomik: bass Mike Mosteller: drums

Albums The Nova Project; Songs from the Musicbox

Location oklahoma city, oklahoma - USA

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