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
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. Recording direct to 1" Analog tape, engineer Wendy Schneider got the band closer to their explosive live sound than ever before. The strength of songs and driving rock sound should find the "Wired for Sound" EP garnering more airplay and favorable notice.
A Certain Stars live show reveals a seasoned band playing with conviction, heart and energy!
Wired for Sound is available in Milwaukee at Atomic Records and Rushmore Records. Support indepedent music stores!
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
On June 26th, Certain Stars will take no prisoners. Certain Stars are approved by Shattered, and if we don't see you at their Summerfest show, we will mock you mercilessly.
hello! our
music video for 'cant figure you out' is currently in the lead on queer
control records video showdown contest and would be jazzed if you gave it a look. in case you dont know, the
artist on queer control that wins the contest gets their music video
played on LOGO, a nationwide queer cable channel. the
contest ends JUNE 13TH, so if you can getta vote in by
then thatd be awesome. thanks! hope you can check it out!
Check out the Independent Arts and Music Festival (I AM Fest) taking place at the Congress Theatre on Saturday, June 13. Algren joins 24 other bands and numerous artists at this all day 100% local event. Visit www.iamfest.com for more info!
I could'nt agree more. Fuck the Packers, Brewers, Nd at this point in time Bud Selig. Fuck him, Fuck him, Fuck him. GO CUBS. I still owe Matt a Cubs hat. Sorry Heiner.
Hey fellas! Hope you're all well. If any of you guys are around on thursday night, we're playing at Abbey again. We'd love to see your sweet, sweet faces!
