Stereolab
Stereolab is one of the most influential bands of the nineties. Led by Tim Gane and Laetitia Sadier, the band has been exploring the outer edges of rock since the very start, combining styles like krautrock, electronics, pop, surf, and bossa nova in an organic manner.
On early singles and albums, like “Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements” from 1993, Stereolab combined pop and rock melodies from the sixties with an art rock aesthetic inspired by krautrock bands like Neu! and Faust. By the time “Emperor Tomato Ketchup came out in 1996, their sound also included elements from jazz, hip hop and dance. After the tragic death of member Mary Hansen in 2002, the band returned to a more accessible style for an album like “Chemical Chords” in 2008. The typical sound of Stereolab had a lasting impact: in the nineties, indie contemporaries loved their style and followed their lead, while hip hop artists sampled their music and collaborated with the band. A Stereolab concert is a special experience as there are few bands capable of combining tons of styles so effortlessly and impressively. Hypnotizing rhythms, mesmerizing vocals and a rich body of work make it impossible to describe Stereolab all that easily.
