“Brown’s newest release ‘Pacem 2: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1968’ is a magnificent collection of poignant social messages and sonic postcards featuring outstanding musicians including Kate Fenner, David Corley, Sarah McDermott, Suzanne Jarvie, and Tony Scherr.” “Pacem 2 is Brown’s masterpiece… The song structures are so unique and compelling and Brown’s piano playing is so sophisticated and …
“…Some of the finest songs of his extensive discography. (Pacem 1 & 2) sound like the story of Brown’s life, about his personal philosophy (pacem is Latin for peace), about the intersection of his professional and social spheres, about his varied musical and political interests — and about where he’s at right now.” — veteran music journalist and author Michael …
“Singer songwriter and friend of the show Stephen Stanley makes his long awaited return to NSTS this week, joining me live to chat about his excellent new record, Before The Collapse Of The Hive. The new record is a triumph – Stephen once again weaves vivid visual landscapes as an accomplished lyricist, but this time he goes further by fusing …
“With Jimmy & The Moon, and the records that preceded it, singer songwriter Stephen Stanley had perfunctorily established himself as a conjurer of vivid, visceral lyrical landscapes long before the release of his newest record Before the Collapse of the Hive. This time around, Stanley takes an imaginative leap by fusing his familiar brand of rootsy storytelling Americana to intriguing new elements, …
“Countryrock met een vleugje powerpop, schreven we over Jimmy & The Moon van The Stephen Stanley Band. Zo’n vijf jaar later is de Canadees met zijn band terug met Before The Collapse Of The Hive (Wolfe Island Records/Continental Song City).” Head over to Alt Country NL to check out the full article: https://www.altcountry.nl/blog/2024/03/the-stephen-stanley-band-2/?fbclid=IwAR2xL_4C9nsTlOdPkPRpd78J6dHYAtJeuG0pom_5gZctRsQNq8LO6mhOLLI
“Stephen Stanley is een Canadese singer-songwriter. Shakespeare My Butt … van de groep The Lowest Of The Low was in 1991 een explosief en zeer goed verkopend debuut. Na jaren als frontman van deze groep, besloot Stanley een band te formeren onder eigen naam. Hij had opgetredens gedaan met Violent Fenmes, The Jayhawks en Lloyd Cole. Op festivals was hij …
“Stephen is a musician who helped found the Canadian Alternative Rock Pioneers Lowest of the Low and pilot them through the Indie Boom of the 90s. And now he’s doing it all again with his solo project The Stephen Stanley Band. We talk about growing up in Toronto, the legendary DJ Dave Bookman, touring, his new album ‘Before the Collapse …
“The Stephen Stanley Band’s is happy to introduce their new album, Before The Collapse Of The Hive (Wolfe Island Records). It’s an album brimming with raw, unflinching urgency, steadfast observation and soul-searching storytelling that highlights Stephen’s immediate world: those he loves, and those he’s lost.” Give the full episode a listen at the link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HSEENpW18S7H3L1SFan67?si=ee4f4481f5124778&nd=1&dlsi=9219a55e15ca42e5
“Catchy rock melodies and fast paced driving rhythm is something you get attached right away. Lead vocal expands this rock heaven perfectly. It also have some retro touches that are a great fit, specially with subtle folk moments within the songs harmonic structure.” Head over to Nagamag to check out the full review: https://www.nagamag.com/the-latest/the-stephen-stanley-band-chase-that-devil-rock-music-review
Stephen Stanley is not just a gifted musician and singer/songwriter, but also a wonderful storyteller. His song introductions are almost legendary, and for anyone who witnessed his facebook live shows during the height of the pandemic, you’ll know how skilled he is at not just playing and singing, but also communicating with an audience, even when the audience is invisible. …
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Stephen Stanley talks about his new album with The Stephen Stanley Band, his 23 years with The Lowest of the Low [with a few breaks & a few break-ups mixed in], why ‘Shakespeare My Butt’ was [at the time] both an albatross and a gold medal, his memories of enjoying 4am nachos at Sneaky Dee’s with Dave Bookman, presenting …
“With a release date that JUST made the cut for consideration, we have another long-awaited record from one of Toronto’s finest. Easy listening, yet deeply textured and poignant – as expected! Brill.” Head over to Great Dark Wonder to check out the full list: https://greatdarkwonder.com/martin-noakes-2023-fave-20-albums-list/?fbclid=IwAR38tXvKFHio1nDpl8WCaPdnQfDRb_qUi1lDS1oprS8pAvHegK7MTRGk1WE
Op 23 december vorig jaar verscheen ‘Before The Collapse Of The Hyve’, een album met elf originele, door Stephen Stanley geschreven nummers. Ook deze keer koos Stephen voor Chris Brown als producer. Read the whole review over at Concert Monkey: http://www.concertmonkey.be/albumreviews/stephen-stanley-band-collapse-hyve?fbclid=IwAR0i-N-aJJh7d5s1rdf1GmnjoMvl8E5srtmzl0VwxRk1OAvnb7f8j9-Xic8
De Canadese singer-songwriter Stephen Stanley uit Toronto was voorheen lid van The Lowest Of The Low. Een band, die vooral in Canada “wereldberoemd” was en een gouden album scoorde met ‘Shakespeare My Butt’. Read the whole review over at Bluestown Music: https://www.bluestownmusic.nl/review-the-stephen-stanley-band-before-the-collapse-of-the-hive/?fbclid=IwAR37I_6Jw3f22QDWqfAT_9hpzz3UFAua6CpUsTVCKcMwKVIvh38gPpTl0M8 Tekst: Peter Marinus
Il nuovo disco di Stephen Stanley, cantautore canadese in circolazione da più di trent’anni ed ex membro, nonché leader, dei The Lowest of the Low, è finalmente uscito dopo ben sei anni dall’ultimo lavoro registrato in studio (Jimmy and the Moon, 2017). Sono stati lunghi tempi d’attesa a causa del solito motivo, ricorrerente negli ultimi anni nel settore musicale e …
“Before the Collapse of the Hive” is one of those astonishing, long-awaited set of songs that is startling, contemporary, and completely relevant for the unsettled times we live in, as well a moving personal statement from a gifted artist in full command of his craft. Certainly, one of the best for 2023 and one that reminds you, as Stanley perfectly …
The Stephen Stanley Band, led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Stephen Stanley, performs their gripping country rock single, “Chase That Devil.” Based in Toronto, Stanley is recognized as a founding member, guitarist and vocalist of the acclaimed 90s alternative rock band The Lowest of the Low. “Chase That Devil” captures Stanley’s signature raw, unflinching urgency, offering constant observation and deep …
Celebrating the release of their new album, “Before the Collapse of the Hive,” The Stephen Stanley Band hit the stage at The Redwood Theatre in Toronto with the muscular vitality of a band fully aware of the potency and astounding power of the songs they were about to launch on a strong turnout of appreciative fans. Read the whole article …
“Toronto-based singer-songwriter and guitarist, Stephen Stanley may most immediately be known as a founding member, lead guitarist and vocalist with acclaimed, early 90’s alt-rock band, The Lowest of the Low. The groups undeniable and “genuinely timeless album” (Exclaim!), Shakespeare My Butt…, earned gold record status and saw the band share stages with the likes of Billy Bragg, The Violent Femmes, …
In this 1378th episode of Toronto Mike’d, Mike catches up with Stephen Stanley, talking Bookie, the new Lowest of the Low documentary, his new album and more before he whips out his guitar and plays live in the TMDS studio. This episode is exactly 1:21:38. Give it a listen: https://www.torontomike.com/2023/12/stephen-stanley-toronto-miked-podcast-episode-1378/?fbclid=IwAR0IwkZwQrYYhTy_d-oWaCvktyhadvTogOqC5lA69sf9cQy4TyBn4UVNa3s
