'Rock fueled by straight-up melodicism...outclasses any number of pastry-cutting pop-punk bands by not even trying to compete.'-Time Out NY
'Fortified with 10 essential hooks that'll bounce through your head well after the disc's end.' -Punk Planet
'a power-pop explosion fueled by hooks you'll swear must grow on trees outside the singer's Brooklyn window' -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Masley)
'Muscular with brains, brainy with muscle, Greg Hoy writes the kind of left-of-the-dial rock that the repeat button on your cd player was designed for.'-International Cork
'rawk of the pop sort, the kind that keeps you smiling and swinging concurrently.'-Pittsburgh Pulp
'Power-pop with big guitar crunch, some real back-beat presence, and encircling guitars, bold melodies and no hint of boyish niceties or polite mannerism.' -Jack Rabid, The Big Takeover
'Calling Amsterdam' video directed and edited by Andrew Blackwell.
The band's high energy stage show evokes the spirit of such luminaries as The Jam, The Kinks and Ted Leo: full of fresh, hook-driven and addicting rock songs, all out now on the newly released, even more caffienated CD, Forever Endeavour. Damn, it's sure to please the most jaded rock n roll fan.
Heck, it even features a tasty guitar cameo by our buddy Brian Baker. He once was in some band back in DC I think, among other things. Recorded both at Greg's home studio and with the notorious Mr Wohlsen in Brooklyn and mastered by West West Side, this recording is tweaked for hi-definition, stereophonic sound.
Our first, self-titled CD HOYwas recorded and released in 2003, receiving substantial support from NYC Press and beyond, getting placement of the lead-off track 'Tested By History' on the WB Network television series 'One Tree Hill'.
We love Cheap Trick, Guided By Voices, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, etc. You know, and all that sh_t on the car radio when you were a kid.
We used to be called "Mumrik" that was looking for a singer and now we finally found a singer and the band name became STM since we are working together at a distance of 6000miles from Leeds, UK to Kyoto, Japan. And we uploaded 3 songs now. Check them and let me know what you think. Thanks.
Hey, Check out our incredibly low special rates!!! $45 per hour including experienced Platinum winning engineers/producers. We have tons of gear, everything from vintage analog gear to the latest digital equipment. We have countless guitars, amps, and other instruments to use for no rental fees including the best microphones out there. We also offer the free use of analog tape for superior sound quality!! We can work with any budget so hit us up for more info and lets make some records. www.sabellastudios.com , 516-484-0862, or just come on in to take a look!!!
We'd love it if you would take a look at our studio. We're having a limited time rate of $45 per hour with experienced engineers/producers included. We have tons aof vintage analog gear along with the latest digital equipment. We have countless guitars, amps, and other instruments available with NO rental fees, along with the best microphones available. We're offering free use of 2 inch analog tape for the best sound quality. www.sabellastudios.com. Drop us a line with any questions or just come on in to take a look at the facility. Lets make some awesome records!!!
Gregg,we had a great time playing your reception. The band had a blast along with your friends! Feel free to pass our number/info along too...Thanx again for having us and congrats on your wedding!!
We are recording a LIVE ALBUM next week at The Trash Bar with 16 bands! Be There! June 4-6!
To be taped and filmed for a fall release on MegaPlatinum (it's gonna be a 4 record 7 inch vinyl set!)
On June 14th DJ Mojo & BREAKTHRURADIO.COM present the first in an ongoing series of live shows intended to epitomize the podcast station's mandate to bring to the public the best,most innovative and exciting music being made today. The bands below will give the audience an experience of good music, great fun and fantastic entertainment!
june 14 - $8 +++++++ BELL HOLLOW-10 CRUEL BLACK DOVE-11 APPOMATTOX-12 DESIRE LINES-9 LUDLOW LIONS-8
AND *DJ MOJO'S BIRTHDAY BASH - July 2 featuring Gary Lucas' Gods and Monsters* Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart) Billy Ficca (Television) Ernie Brooks (Jonathan Richmond & The Modern Lovers) Jason Candler (Hungry March Band) Joe Hendel (The Latest Show on Earth)
JOCK-8 WILD YAKS-11 TELENOVELA STAR-10 GARY LUCAS' GODS AND MONSTERS-12 RENMINBI-9
http://www.thetrashbar.com Brooklyn's best live music venue. Open bar 8-9 every night!
yo-- i got into this summer camp called SCHOOL OF ROCK! Thats what the movie was based on and its sooo cool! they end with concerts and my mom said u guys should come... but there not for a reli long time. but anywho, whats up? hows hoy?
Our debut album, "A History of Doubt", will be available from iTunes and our website (www.englishdepartmentrock.com) on May 29th. We've uploaded three new songs to our myspace page for you to hear. Two of which you can download. We're really proud of this record and hope you'll love it as much as we do.
Love,
David, Justin & Brett
The English Department
