Guided by Voices, Superchunk, Teenage Fanclub, Big Star, First Third, Fiercely Me, the Replacements, Yo La Tengo, Sonic Youth, Matthew Sweet, Thin Lizzy, and Slade.
The Songcast says "This is a great rock CD with good songs, period." Alooga Media radio has put the CD in serious rotation in Germany, as they did with the band's first release. Cowboy Cantor, in Portugal, highlighted the band in December 2008. 88.9 Radio Milwaukee has put Certain Stars in heavy rotation.
Partnering with Cuba Libre Records, Certain Stars second release, the 5-song "Wired for Sound", is out now and receiving airplay and praise here and across the Atlantic.
Forwarding the melodic sound and powerpop of bands such as Superchunk and Big Star, a Certain Stars hook can take up space in your head for days. The band believes in writing good songs and playing them well. That conviction landed songs from their first CD (2004) "Times Like These Call for Tambourines" on VirginDigital's "So Indie It Hurts" webcasts, alongside industry favorites like Pavement and Liz Phair.
Previously, as the band "Cudahy" they released the quirky pop gem "Millenia EP" in 1998. In 2003 the band became Certain Stars and enlisted Milwaukee band veterans Chris Voss (formerly First Third) and Greg Hein (formerly Powerwagon). All members take on songwriting duties that uniquely add to the whole.
In November 2006 Certain Stars recorded five new songs at Coney Island Studios in Madison, Wisconsin. Choosing to record to 1" Analog tape brought the band closer to their live sound than ever before, and the results can be heard on the Wired for Sound EP.
A Certain Stars live show reveals a seasoned band playing with conviction, heart and energy!
Wired for Sound is available at iTunes, CDBaby.com and in Milwaukee at Rushmore Records. Support indepedent music stores!
Thank you for your friendship @ support in our battle against DR. WACKTAGON THE AUTO-TUNED VILLAIN... Stay tuned for more mutant adventures against the spread of the "S.W.A.G. Virus" & Global Wacktification!!! ~House of Mutants~
Thanks hombres!! We're really excited, but we're having a hard time selling these damn tickets. If you guys know of anyone who'd be interested in buying some, PLEASE let us know....face value.
That is a sweet flier you cats have! We need to reunite soon!
Seattle's pretty awesome. Everyone says I need to wait until January to make an informed opinion. But it's nice now. You would like it. You always did want to "destroy the sun." Where can I hear some of your new original stuff?
The House of M live @ Highbury (2322 S. Kinnickinnic) THIS SATURDAY 8/15!!! Free admission!!! Come out & see the House of M Origins one last time before the white light flashes for the new album, "The Alternate Reality of..." on 8/29.
And make sure you come out to pick up your copy of the BRAND NEW HOUSE OF M ALBUM, "The Alternate Reality of..." on August 29th @ Mad Planet.
Thanks for checking us out! We are playing at Houlihan's in Brookfield for VH1's Save The Music foundation on Wednesday, August 19th. If you have time that night, please stop by and help us save the music!
I'm really bored at work. Just sitting here. Thinking about things and I wonder...did I ever thank you for playing that benefit show for us? If not, I'm a big fat jerk. You guys are the best. xo, Elle
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