The Stereotypes

San Diego's The Stereotypes, formed in 2001 by John Finkbiner(vocals) and Mike Kamoo(guitar), have a classic sound that mines late-60's jangly psych-pop, indie-garage-rock, and 80's alternative with a post-punk D.I.Y. aesthetic. The band has had a varied lineup throughout the years including musicians Dante Conti(guitar), Tim Hines(bass), Steve Blake(keyboards), Charlie Mcree(drums), Matt Pawluk(drums), Bobby Shaddox(drums), Keizo Amakawa(guitar), and Chris Marstellar(guitar).
The band released it's first EP(1-red) to much critical acclaim. The Stereotypes, with their infectious guitar pop melodies, soon found themselves opening shows for the legendary Buzzcocks, Spoon, Supergrass, among others.
The Stereotypes second release(2-brown) ended up on John D. Luerssen's Billboard/ Rolling Stone Top 10 2004: "Garage-punk fireworks and Aussie-like Rickenbacker pop collide with exhilarating results."
On the bands 3rd effort (3-yellow) The Stereotypes expanded their sound and created a more diversified collection of songs. With classics like “Emily and “Til We Meet Again", critics offered the band it's most favorable reviews to date.
The Stereotypes released their fourth album(4-green) in the spring of 2007 and 5 (black and white) in Jan. 2008. Both to much critical praise and attention in Europe.
The band is currently working on "6" slated for release in Fall 2008 and a vinyl ep entitled "Orange" this summer.
The Stereotypes music has appeared in Coleman (outdoors) tv ads, ABC's "Kyle XY" and "Big Shots", as well as, Fox TV's "Bones".
Check out reviews for 1 Here:
San Diego City Beat Shredding Paper Best of 2003
CD Baby
Check out reviews for 2 Here:
Indie Workshop AllMusic.com Billboard 2004 Year in Music/ J.D. Luerssen's top 10
Check out reviews for 3 Here:
Indie Workshop KaffeineBuzz OneTimesOne