Stephen Kilroy (lead vocal, guitar, keyboard) Allan Chappelear (lead guitar, keyboard) Erik Dean (drums) Jay Smith (guitar, keyboard, vocals) Tony Acampora (bass, vocals)
Influences
Wilco, Radiohead, Blur, Iron and Wine, The Beatles, Broken Social Scene, Arcade Fire, Super Furry Animals, My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Sigur Ros
Sounds Like
Delicious
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"a brilliant collection of shiny, compact jewels"
"If you don’t like pop, Middle Distance Runner might just change your mind."
"full of elastic creativity that plays off accepted idioms with an ease and fluency that most bands would kill for" – QRO Magazine (8.0 REVIEW of The Sun & Earth)
“Middle Distance Runner could be on the verge of something big.” – Paste
"If you like ... OK Go, Franz Ferdinand, good times... Try Middle Distance Runner, a band from DC that specializes in feel-good pop music. I feel like they're one song on The OC away from the big time…" – USA TODAY
"MDR’s sound clearly draws on mid-’90s British rock — think pre-OK Computer Radiohead, Blur, Oasis — and exudes a confidence and professionalism that many young bands lack.” – Washington Post
"MDR are a very prolific, focused and driven band. With their crafted sound still sharp and full of energy, audiences are sure to be pleased..." – Aquarian Arts Weekly
"MDR are my ultimate get-ready-for-the-the-night-after-a-grueling-day-of-negotiating-page-placement…" – Alternative Press (Scan)
"Wedding the pneumatic rock of the Strokes to the panoramic pop of Blur and the Killers, they don't actually reside anywhere near the middle. They sorta blow it up instead." – RCRD LBL
“…listen, as both Middle Distance Runner and the inevitable seasons, start to change.” – FILTER Magazine (February, 2009)
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I lost my copy of your latest album to the jukebox in Pittsburgh's seediest afterhours bar. I need another one! Well, if you ever find yourselves at The Castle in Bloomfield, you are # 83 on the jukebox. :)
Ourobouros Podcast #122 featuring 'The Unbeliever' is now online. You can find it at ourobouros.co.uk or listen through the flash player on the myspace profile.
Oct 1 2009 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Borg Ward Oct 2 2009 - Madison, WI @ Wiscos Oct 3 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Cals Oct 4 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Darkroom Oct 11 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Phyllis Musical Inn Oct 16 2009 - Champaigh-Urbana, IL @ The Courtyard Oct 17 2009 - St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway Oct 24 2009 - Galena, IL @ Miss Kitty’s Grape Escape Nov 6 2009 - Springfield, IL @ Bar None Nov 11 2009 - State College, PA @ Roustabout Nov 12 2009 - Brooklyn, NY @Don Pedros Nov 13 2009 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tritone Nov 14 2009 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery Nov 15 2009 - Danbury, CT @ Cousin Larrys Nov 16 2009 - Arlington, VA @ Galaxy Hut Nov 17 2009 - New Brunswick, NJ @ Court Tavern Nov 18 2009 - New Haven, CT @ Cafe Nine Nov 19 2009 - Cleveland, OH @ Pats in the Flats Nov 20 2009 - Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room Nov 21 2009 - South Bend,IN @ Anchor Inn Nov 25 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen Dec 4 2009 - Park Ridge, IL @ Pickwick Theater Dec 5 2009 - Galena, IL @ Miss Kittys Grape Escape Dec 6 2009 - Kansas City, MO @ The Brick Dec 7 2009 - Springfield, MO @ The Outland Dec 8 2009 - Oklahoma City @ Belle Isle Dec 9 2009 - Austin, TX @ Club 1808 Dec 10 2009 - Houston, TX @ TBA Dec 11 2009 - New Orleans @ The Circle Bar Dec 12 2009 - Memphis, TN @ Murphys
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Just wanted to give a HUGE thank you for the show you guys put on in Normal, IL on the 10th! It was so great! You guys are so talented and friendly, and I'm glad you guys are getting yourselves out there! You deserve the best.
I listened to the newest cd over the weekend and I love it even more now! I feel somewhat honored to have the first signed copy of it, too! :D
Anyways, hope you guys had a great show in Carmel, and now onto Michigan!
This is Mike Watert -- the Chief Engineer at Studio 8121 (www.studio8121.com). Just wanted to thank you for your support. Also wanted to let you know that in your search for a studio for your next project, here is one thing you need to remember that sets us apart from all the rest:
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Whether recording music, editing sound for picture, working on post-production, doing foley, recording ADR, or recording an audiobook -- the mood, feel, and flow of a session can have a tremendous influence over the success of a project.
The sleek and inviting design of Studio 8121 gives our sessions a very comfortable feel and creative tone. Instead of feeling trapped or isolated in the studio, the atmosphere created at Studio 8121 allows our clients to open up feeling liberated and inspired while they work. We also provide our clients with the care and attention that they need, which allows them to focus on performing, channel inspiration and function at their highest potential.
Hope to be working with you soon.
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