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"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.


Highlights

- New record 003 produced by ONNS with assistance from Jim Wirt (Incubus, Live, Something Corporate) and Max Coane (Jack's Mannequin, The Rocket Summer, The Bronx); mixed by Neal Avron (Fall Out Boy, Yellowcard, Anberlin)
- Guest instrumentation from Airin Older of Sugarcult
- Album spent seven consecutive weeks in the CMJ Top 200 (first quarter 2009)
- Music has been featured on several MTV shows, such as The Real World: Cancun, Paris Hilton's My New BFF, Bam's Unholy Union and Meet The Barkers
- Have toured with The All-American Rejects, Hit The Lights, Bayside, Sugarcult, The Photo Atlas, and more
- Selected as finalists in numerous competitions, including SPIN Earth & John Varvatos' "Free The Noise" (2009) and MTV2's "Dew Circuit Breakout" (2007)
- For fans of The All-American Rejects, Foo Fighters, Head Automatica


Press

"...it's clear [Oh No Not Stereo are] defying people's hankering to squeeze bands into one genre and writing what they want to hear...This asset also makes them palatable to a host of different genre lovers..." - Alternative Press

"Oh No Not Stereo could be on the verge of being the next big thing in mainstream music, with harmonizing vocals and catchy hooks...Whatever your musical preference is, Oh No Not Stereo is worth a listen." - Skratch Magazine

"...Oh No Not Stereo may just be the next big thing. As soon as this fad of emo drama queens and tough guy terribleness like Puddle of Mudd and Saliva is forcibly removed from the airwaves, Oh No Not Stereo is the perfect band to emerge." - PunkNews.org

"...Oh No Not Stereo delivers great music and one can only imagine what they can deliver on stage...it is evident that their impact on the independent music scene will soon crossover to mainstream radio waves." - Vapors Magazine

"...[Oh No Not Stereo] is an excellent example of a talented band that can rock, but is also not afraid to write a good pop hook...[they provide] a quick dose of fun, energetic rock that just about any fan of the genre can appreciate." - ForTheSound.com

"...by mixing pop-punk with the brawn of rock-n-roll acts, [Oh No Not Stereo] come out as winners with a handful of catchy tunes that are a lot of fun to listen to." - PunkRockTheory.com

"Oh No Not Stereo are an enjoyable, accessible band who seem ready to reserve a place on rock radio for the foreseeable future." - SuburbanHorror.com

"With its rustic feel and charged atmosphere, Oh No Not Stereo has made a nice impression on me, and if you give them a chance, they will get you too." - SkylinePress.net


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