Stereos
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Edmonton , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Website | twitter |
Stereos is a pop rock ensemble originating from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, established in 2008. Their music uniquely combines elements of electronic, rock, and pop genres. The band first gained widespread attention through the MuchMusic program disBAND. Their initial album, titled Stereos, was launched in October 2009.
2008–2009: Formation and signing
The group initially formed approximately two years prior to their 2008 appearance on disBAND, originally performing under the name Stand By Me. During Canadian Music Week, they showcased their talent in front of industry professionals such as Gene Simmons and executives from Universal. After connecting with disBAND mentor Greig Nori, they adopted the name Turn It Up to resolve copyright conflicts. Subsequently, following guidance from Universal Music Canada's A&R representative Mark Spicoluk at Toronto events, they settled on the name Stereos. With endorsement from disBAND judges—including Gene Simmons—they secured a recording contract from Universal Music Canada’s president.
Their music video for "Summer Girl" debuted on the MuchMusic Countdown on June 4, 2009. The single entered the Canadian Hot 100 chart at number two, fueled by significant digital sales, and surpassed 120,000 copies sold in Canada, earning double platinum status from CRIA. The band's eponymous debut album was released on October 20, 2009, reaching gold certification by January 2010 with sales exceeding 40,000 units. They embarked on their inaugural nationwide tour on November 7, 2009, beginning in Windsor, Ontario.
2010–2011: Touring and sophomore album
During March and April of 2010, Stereos joined Hedley on The Show Must Go...On The Road Tour across Canada, supporting Hedley’s November 2009 album The Show Must Go. The full tour lineup included Fefe Dobson and Stereos, while Faber Drive and Boys Like Girls participated on selected dates.
In March of that year, the band received two Juno Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Album. They released singles such as "Turn It Up," which reached number 31, and "Butterflies," peaking at number 51 on the charts; however, "She Only Likes Me When She's Drunk" did not enter the rankings.
Their second studio album, Uncontrollable, was released on December 14, 2010. The title track premiered as a single on October 25, 2010, attaining number 42 on the Canadian Hot 100. The follow-up single "Body Move" was introduced in February 2011 ahead of another cross-country tour. Unfortunately, drummer Aaron sustained a hand fracture in April, resulting in the cancellation of the remaining tour performances.
2019–present: Reunion and comeback
On March 10, 2019, Stereos revealed plans for a reunion concert celebrating a decade since their debut, scheduled for May 11 at Toronto's Rec Room during Canadian Music Week; tickets sold out rapidly. A subsequent reunion performance took place in Edmonton on August 16 and also sold out. By October 20, 2019, the band announced they had returned to the studio to work on new recordings. Their single "Sunset Gold" was released on February 28, 2020.
In 2023, Stereos participated in a collaborative recording of Serena Ryder's song "What I Wouldn't Do," a charitable initiative supporting Kids Help Phone’s Feel Out Loud campaign focused on youth mental health awareness.
Studio albums
| Album Title | Album Information | Highest Chart Positions | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | |||
| Stereos |
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3 |
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| Uncontrollable |
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60 | |
| Cheap Thrills |
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Singles
| Track Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Rankings | Certifications | Associated Album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | CAN CHR |
CAN HAC | |||||||
| "Summer Girl" | 2009 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
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Stereos | |||
| "Throw Ya Hands Up" (feat. Jhevon Paris) | 3 | 11 | 14 |
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| "Turn It Up" | 30 | 13 | 16 |
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| "Butterflies" | 2010 | 51 | 33 | 32 |
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| "She Only Likes Me When She's Drunk" | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Uncontrollable" | 42 | 21 | 32 | Uncontrollable | |||||
| "Body Move" | 2011 | — | 33 | — | |||||
| "Sunset Gold" | 2020 | 12 | 24 | 11 | Cheap Thrills | ||||
| "Look Good" | 2021 | 33 | 23 | — | |||||
| "Glory Days" | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Hands Off You" | 16 | 28 | — | ||||||
| "Way Back Home" | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Summer Girl (OurVersion)" | 2024 | — | — | — | |||||
| Note: "—" indicates singles that did not enter the charts. | |||||||||
Promotional singles
| Track Name | Year Released | Highest Chart Position | Related Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | |||||||
| "I Like It (Like That)" | 2010 | — | Stereos | ||||
| "Like U Do" | — | ||||||
| "Paid Like This" | — | ||||||
| "La Dreamin'" | 75 | Template:Non-album single | |||||
| "Out of Love Song/Back Home" | — | ||||||
| Note: "—" signifies releases that did not chart. | |||||||
Additional Charted Tracks
| Song Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Positions | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | |||
| "Bye Bye Baby" | 2009 | 43 | Stereos |
| "Get with You" (featuring Far East Movement) | 31 | ||
| "Jet Black Cadillac" | 70 |
Visual Releases
"Summer Girl" — 2009 "Throw Ya Hands Up" — 2009 "Turn It Up" — 2009 "Butterflies" — 2010 "Wingin' It Theme" — 2010 "She Only Likes Me When She's Drunk" — 2010 "Uncontrollable" — 2010 "Body Move" — 2011