Artist description "Even as songs such as 'Break in Two' and 'Promises in Sand' will make older listeners think of '80s haircut groups such as Depeche Mode, Spandau Ballet or INXS on a dreary day, the Stereo Crush sound is shiny and polished enough for modern rock radio saturation"- John Chandler, The Portland Tribune

Music Style rock- with new wave flavors.

Musical Influences u2 (war era), joy division, afghan wigs, jeff buckley, stevie wonder, pshychedelic furs

Group Members johnny crash: vocal/guitar benjamin rickard: bass erik stanfill: synth peter swenson: drums

Albums like a girlfriend (2003), when I was beautiful (self released 2001)

Press Reviews "Break In Two follows, a song that could easily pass for Rob Thomas and Matchbox 20, except that Stereo Crush can really play their instruments and Stanfill's orchestral synth-string flourishes seem way outside of Matchbox 20's domain. Again, the arrangement is very spare, allowing for a spacious production- Rickard and Vallejos hold the song together, barely tethered together as Crash delivers the message. Stanfill's Foreigner-ish keyboard installations in the chorus give this band a unique sound. Meanwhile a strong bridge helps to elevate this song well above the mundane." "Another brilliant arrangement distinguishes, 'Promises In Sand.' Every instrument is given space to be heard, with no aural clutter, whatsoever. Crash's frenetic guitar squawks drive the song, but other guitars- a whipsmart electric rhythm guitar, as well as a frothy acoustic guitar are in the mix, in various places. Stanfill adds understated organ pads, while Vallejos and Rickard provide most of the forward motion." -S. P. Clarke, Two Louies: 4/03

Location portland, oregon - USA

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