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Oh No Not Stereo

On Tour / High-energy alternative pop-rock from Hollywood.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Stats: 1,977 fans / 162,160 plays / 11 plays today

Members: Skyler Nielsen (Vocals/Guitar/Piano), Mykul Lee (Drums), Jussi Karvinen (Touring Guitar), Marc Wysocki (Touring Bass/Vocals)

Oh No Not Stereo's Top Song: Let's Get It Started Buy Album

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Biography

"The first misconception about Oh No Not Stereo," explains vocalist and one half of this rocking duo, Sky Nielsen, "is that we don't like stereo and we play everything in mono, or that we record in mono." Other half, Mykul Lee, is also a multifaceted multi-instrumentalist, much like his partner in this stereophonic unit. Nielsen's ear-damaging ATV accident in 1993 may have inspired the act's unique name, but the moniker was never meant to suggest they're anti-high fidelity. Formed in 2003--Lee from Oklahoma, Nielsen out of Utah--this pair immediately lit up the Los Angeles night skyline with their hard and fast, yet always melodic and original, dynamic rock 'n' roll.

Taking their DIY ethic to the highest possible degree, Nielsen sings and plays nearly everything--from guitars, to keyboards, to bass--while Lee provides drums, acoustic guitars, and piano, to name but a few weapons in their combined arsenal. Having wrote, performed, produced, and released their latest collaboration, entitled 003, themselves, the duo imbedded their unique fingerprint on all aspects of the project. To put the finishing touches on this latest effort, Oh No Not Stereo also enlisted Neal Avron (Fall Out Boy, Yellowcard, Anberlin) to mix the songs and Jim Wirt (Incubus) to add his studio expertise, while bringing along The Section Quartet for sophisticated strings in strategic spots. Nevertheless, the act still enrolls a touring bassist and guitarist on the road, to better transfer their studio accomplishments to concert stage in real life.

From the very get-go, with the gutsy guitar riff that announces 003's opener, "Let's Get It Started," Oh No Not Stereo immediately separate themselves from other contemporary duos. These musicians are many times fast and edgy, yet always passionate and articulate. Nielsen and Lee have never seen an instrument they couldn't master, and steadfastly refuse to 'take it easy' when playing live.

Whether in the studio or on stage, Oh No Not Stereo make big, bold, beautiful noise, which never fails to leave a huge and lasting impression--no matter how you experience their music.

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Chloe said:
Cool & different, love it. 3 days ago
Irina53 said:
i saw you guys in philly last night you were so awesome! i had never heard of you and your music is really amazing. 6 days ago
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manda said:
nice. Sep 11
Ricccooo! said:
Very Kewl sound :) Aug 09
Jen said:
I love your song "Let's Get It Started"! Jul 08
_ki ϟ said:
guys, i love you! Jul 04
Snuggleblade said:
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hiyacharrlotte said:
omg, i love you guys! :) Jun 21
I'm a black rainbow said:
"Let's get it started", very catchy. You guys have good voices, I'm digging it!! Jun 19
XxDiEgVeXx said:
beatiful band yeah1! Jun 02
doodleboy said:
you guys are a powerhouse of energy, love your music! :D May 28
BEC-BEC said:
the drums are kickin ass xD you guys are great! May 18
~paul~ said:
Awesome album!! May 16
ROCKINDIE21 said:
OH NO, NOT STEREO, is one of my favorite Bands. I will check YOU at VIRB. Peace !.......LUIS * May 03