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--------------------UPCOMING SHOWS---------------------As most know, New Wave/Electronic/Synthpop began in the late 70s and established itself in the 80s. Directly replaced by techno and industrial in the 90s and indirectly replaced by other less enjoyable styles, new wave took a back seat. As to be expected, the sounds of bands like The Cure, Depeche Mode, and New Order remained near and dear to many of us, but were still heard less and less frequently. This is largely still the case on most American radio. For those of you who wish it to be a different story, we ask you to give Stereograph a chance to bring back the wave with a sound as much their own as it is truly respectful of 80’s new wave and synthpop.STEREOGRAPH LIVE VIDEOCLIP. . . BALTIMORE CITYPAPER REVIEW . . .Synth City - Inner New-Wavers"Yes, Stereograph the latest project from singer/guitarist/sequencer Tom LoMacchio, bassist Marc Haseltine (both former members of local 90s punk powerhouse Plunger), and drummer Dan Rutherford sounds a hell of a lot like all of the aforementioned 80s postpunk superpowers got together for a lengthy, synth-saturated jam session. But unlike the long list of Factory Records clones currently clogging the airwaves, the Stereograph trio actually grew up with the postpunk/new wave sound, and as a result their music is more honest homage than radio-friendly ripoff."When you look at bands like the Bravery, the Killers, all the groups that are being lumped into that revival, the pictures in their album sleeves look like fashion shoots, Haseltine says. Its more about imitating that style than the sound. And were not really about that.Stereograph just came out of a love of that type of music, the whole 80s new wave, postpunk type of music.Baltimore CityPaper, 4/27/2005 - Read the full review www.citypaper.com/music/review.asp?rid=8743................. ............................................................ ............................................................ ................................... . . . STEREOGRAPH Bio . . .1990- Tom and his family move to Crofton, MD, a neighboring town of Annapolis, where Marc was already living with his family. Both were fans of punk/post punk/new wave music of the 80s, and found a thriving local scene in Annapolis and Washington, DC. Some of the bands of the time that proved to be an influence include The Hated, Moss Icon, Lungfish, and Tsunami.1993- Marc and his brother Derek form Plunger, along with their friend Matt Brennan. Tom and his book of lyrics join as their singer, and Plunger releases their first demo. Plunger plays their first show to a small, anxious crowd, where they start their tradition of emotional and sometimes chaotic performances.1994- Plunger self-releases their first vinyl recording - a 5 song 7" EP. In the summer, the release receives favorable reviews in MAXIMUMROCKNROLL ("Melodic post-punk stuff here, well worth the price") and HeartattaCk ("Plunger is a good band and this is one record worthy of many, many listens"). The record grabs the attention of Daniel McVey (Spearfinger Records) and Scott Beibin (Bloodlink Records) in New Jersey. A split 7" with William Martyr 17, another split 7" with Blank and a handful of New Jersey shows follow. New Jersey becomes Plunger’s most played state next to their home state of Maryland. Members of the Bee Hive Collective in Washington, DC help Plunger get some great shows. Plunger’s most notable shows in 1994-95 include performances with Universal Order of Armageddon, Cap’n Jazz, Indian Summer, Lync, The Delta 72, The Crownhate Ruin, and Antioch Arrow.1996- Once again working with Daniel McVey and Spearfinger Records, Tom releases his first solo LP/CD under the project title The Deadwood Divine. This album was recorded entirely on 4-track cassette by long time friend Jason Eaton and features appearances by Ryan Shellket of Blank and Joe Mattson of Constatine Sankathi. A two-month summer tour of the US ensues, including a performance on LA’s KXLU radio station, followed by a successful double 7" single on Bloodlink Records, also titled The Deadwood Divine. Plunger records a final session in Pennsylvania, funded by Monica Ormes and Nick Pimentel (Planaria Recordings). In August, Plunger play their last show in Alexandria, Virginia.1997- A second and final two-month tour for The Deadwood Divine project takes place in the summer. A posthumous Plunger LP, containing an unreleased 1995 session and their final 1996 session, is released by Planaria Recordings.1999- Tom meets Mike Treff, then owner of Linkwork Records, now the owner of Tiger Style Records. Linkwork forks over the cash for a three day nightmare recording session in Washington, DC. The result is Tom’s final acoustic full length to date, under his own name, and titled "Five Years Later". The release is supported by a string of shows in New York City, and several in Baltimore, Maryland. Tom begins learning analog and digital synthesizers, slowly forming a solo electronic project that would be called Stanlow. This work would existed as a bridge between the past and Stereograph’s inception.2000- Tom meets Dan at a favorite Baltimore hang out, The Depot, on the club’s synthpop/new wave night. They quickly become friends. Tom plays 3 final acoustic shows: One in Baltimore, Maryland, a second in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and an announced final performance in Denver, Colorado at Double Entendre Records.2003- After four years of preparation and juggling band members, Tom contacts Marc to see if he would play in the band version of his Stanlow music project. Marc full-heartedly accepts the offer.2004- Dan agrees to try his hand at electronic percussion. Dan mentions the stereograph, a mid-19th century photograph viewing device, while he and Tom watch an old 70’s British horror film. What a great name for a band! Finally, a three piece band with a name! It’s official... Stereograph is born!
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Member Since: 2/11/2005
Band Website: stereographonline.com
Band Members: TOM LOMACCHIO - Vocals, guitar, synths and programming
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MARC HASELTINE - Bass
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Feb-25-05 Ottobar - MD - w/ Weird War & Kaleidosope April-22-05 Grand Cent - Balti, MD - Stereograph cd release May-21-06 Sonar - Balti, MD - w/ Thrushes, Emma La Reina
June-23-06 The Ottobar - Balti, MD - w/ Red This Ever Sept-16-06 The Depot - Balti, MD - w/ Red This Ever Mar-22-07 The Lit Lounge - New York, NY Mar-23-07 State College, PA - w/ Oppenheimer Apr-27-07 Lo-Fi - Balti, MD - w/ Drowning Season
Influences: __________________________________________________The Cure, Depeche Mode, Clan of Xymox, New Order, Cocteau Twins, Joy Division, U2, OMD, And Also The Trees, Bauhaus, Yaz, The Smiths, Morrissey, Slowdive, (old) Factory Records, (old) 4AD records, Lowlife (UK), Alphaville, VNV Nation, (early) Tears For Fears, The Chameleons, and many many more... __________________________________________________
Sounds Like: You tell us . . .
Record Label: Self
Type of Label: None

My Blog

More Radio Play, on 105.7 WHFS... We love you Neci...!

Thanks to Neci we've had more radio play, on 105.7 WHFS... Neci will be the first to get our upcoming album in the fall. Tune in everyone!  Listen to Neci, at 105.7 WHFS.  Sunday n...
Posted by STEREOGRAPH on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:48:00 PST

News and "the cd special"

Hello friends.  We have begun work on a new full length cd!  We hope to have it completed and out by the end of the year or sooner.  In the meantime, as a limited promotion, we are hav...
Posted by STEREOGRAPH on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:47:00 PST

Thank you everyone! Stereograph, Depot Show.

Thank you everyone! We want to thank all that came to support the Depot show. Complements to Red This Ever for setting up the show. It was truly a popular evening. Red This Ever was great, and had a ...
Posted by STEREOGRAPH on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:11:00 PST

Baltimore city paper

Baltimore city paper 4/27/2005   No Cover Synth City The Three Former Rockers In Stereograph Discover Their Inner New-Wavers UNPLUNGERED: Stereograph plugs into Roland Tones on its ...
Posted by STEREOGRAPH on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:18:00 PST

STEREOGRAPH CD's AVAILABLE HERE!

Many people have asked us how they can hear more of our music.  Well, we have a 4 song, professionally produced, limited edition cd available here!  To purchase, simply send $7 (postage...
Posted by STEREOGRAPH on Sun, 28 May 2006 12:15:00 PST

STEREOGRAPH CITYPAPER Music Article

Synth City The Three Former Rockers In Stereograph Discover Their Inner New-Wavers to read article go to: http://www.citypaper.com/music/review.asp?rid=8743
Posted by STEREOGRAPH on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST