It sounds counterintuitive, but it can be difficult to incorporate highly technical musicianship into popular music. There seems to be diminishing returns with virtuosity after a certain point, in terms of getting people to listen. At a certain skill level, most people struggle to relate to it, and it can become almost burdensome to listen to. My guests on this episode not only serve as an exception to this rule, they stand in defiance of it. Stereosity, a math rock/emo outfit based out of Orange County, California aren’t just good at their instruments; they’re REALLY good. I was completely in awe when I saw them play on a bill with other Test Press alums Rainbow City Park. Perhaps even more impressive than their musicianship, however, are how good the songs are. With a blend of emo influenced vocal melodies and lyrics and the melodically dense guitar riff style of modern math rock (a combination the band lovingly calls “twinkle rock”), Stereosity put out tunes that hit like an emotional truck and get stuck in your head for days, all while you wonder “how in the hell did they play that!?”

In this episode, Sam and Jack from Stereosity sit down with Brylan to discuss their journey from guitar novices to Gods, as well as how they slowly crafted their sound through diverse influences, collaborative respect between their group of friends/bandmates, and good old-fashioned perfectionism. They also discuss the challenges of being in a touring band while holding a day job, as so many artists are forced to. Later, Brylan and the band discuss their viral breakout hit “Sprout” (and the origins of its now famous riff) as well as the inspirations and life lessons behind their new album, “New Life Will Grow”. Also, Brylan puts Sam and Jack in the hot seat to test their knowledge of math (rock) in the first ever game of Test Press-ody!

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Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stereosity/1576516350

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Songs used in this episode:

"Sprout" - Stereosity

Quiz song by Вадим Кузнецов

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TTP Ep. 17 - Tappin' Away with Stereosity, Math Rock/Emo Band