stereosleep

Rank #8 Washington, DC Indie / garage rock / Indie Rock

About

Members: Alexandre Jeanty, Billy Wood, Bruce Fulton, and Donny Ray

Sounds Like: The Strokes, Queens of the Stone A, Radiohead, Them Crooked Vultures, Janelle Monáe

Bio: stereosleep is a Washington, DC band with aspirations of sharing its music with the world. The band formed when singer-song writer Donny Ray reached out for bandmates on Craigslist Musicians page. He posted a copy of the song "To Tell the Truth", which got the attention of bassist Bruce Fulton. B... See Full Bio

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: #dcmetroshitshow...why can't they get their shit together

Press

"The opening cut sets the tone with bright strong guitar melodies that drop down into a thick murky chorus passage. The contrasts here are fascinating."

— David Hintz, DC Rock Live

"The band is tight and barely paused between songs. Ray would announce the title of a track and they'd jump right into it without missing a beat, so to speak."

— Marie Formica, Brightest Youg Thing

"When I started writing songs, I realized it wasn't just that I wanted to make cool music, but that it was that I needed to say something. The rhythm, the melodies, and the lyrics are all part of a larger statement I want to make about something or other...ll these are statements about life. And I view each song as a single statement or speech or essay. That's what this music is to me."

— Dawn Reed, The Deli Magazine DC/Baltimore

"So with more live shows where they continue to find themselves along with thoughtful writing sessions, there is a world of potential here. And enough of it is realized at this moment, that they are well worth a look."

— DAVID HINTZ, DC ROCK LIVE - REVIEWS

“ISO Hill Rock Stars. Sometimes, after a long day of doing the people’s business, a guy just wants to rock out. And for one Senate staffer, just playing a few rounds of Guitar Hero isn’t going to cut it.”

— Emily Heil and Elizabeth Brotherton, Roll Call

“Once upon a time, HOH wrote about a Senate staff director who dreamed of something more, something beyond the gleaming white Dome of the Capitol. Donny Ray Williams posted an ad on Craigslist: “My job requires long hours and intense work. ... By night, I play guitar and write music.” HOH spotted the ad and wrote about it back in 2009. The embarrassed Williams admitted at the time that while he’d gotten a lot of responses, it hadn’t worked out. We promised a follow-up.”

— Jessica Estepa, Roll Call

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Rock N Roll Hotel
Feb 12, 2013
We are ready to rock Rock N Roll hotel. We haven't played there in ages so it w... [more]

NYC Fever
Oct 28, 2012
As Hurricane Sandy creeps her dirty way up the East Coast, anticipation continue... [more]

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Sat
May 11

Rock N Roll Hotel
Washington D.C., MD, US | 9:00pm
Rock N Roll Hotel
Washington D.C., MD, US
Sat May 11 9:00pm
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stereosleep with Bullmoose (www.bullmooseband.com)
Thu
Mar 21

Black Cat
Washington, DC, US | 8:00pm
Black Cat
Washington, DC, US
Thu Mar 21 8:00pm
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Fri
Feb 15

Rock N Roll Hotel
Washington D.C., MD, US | 8:00pm
Rock N Roll Hotel
Washington D.C., MD, US
Fri Feb 15 8:00pm
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stereosleep will make its triumphant return to Rock n Roll Hotel, the place that started it all to debut new music from its forthcoming EP. This show will be one to remember.
Thu
Feb 7

Club Heaven and Hell
Washington, DC, US | 8:00pm
Club Heaven and Hell
Washington, DC, US
Thu Feb 07 8:00pm
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[Description] stereosleep will play it's first show of 2013...which I'm sure will be a better year for all Americans! We'll be playing with our homeboys, Mariner Project and The Dead Women. The folks who produce the Songwriters and Poets Series @Black Squirrel and STPP) are producing a new Thursday weekly series from January to June at Club Heaven in Adams Morgan highlighting the great things going on in DC's music scene. These are going to be great shows and we are honored to have been asked to headline. We hope you can help us start out 2013 on the right foot.
2012
Dec 15

Velvet Lounge
Washington, DC, US | 9:30pm
Velvet Lounge
Washington, DC, US
Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:30pm
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Stereosleep and Tom McBride will join the 27s for a Saturday night show to remember at Velvet Lounge. The 27s will hit the stage around 10:15, but make sure to be there to catch Tom McBride at 9:30!

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BadgerStatic
Very cool sound and composition!
The Judes
Great sound!!! Love the raw feel!
Erik Uecke
Hey You have a great sound. It would be a great opportunity to work with you. We are an up and coming media company in the DC Metro, looking for talented local music arti...
ABOI DOYLE
Fantastic music ....wish you all the best
Justin Langston
I enjoyed my visit,best of luck to you. I liked what I heard. Justin Langston Midland,Tx.