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Stereo Skyline is an American powerpop band from East Meadow, New York, formed in 2006.

The group has played at The Bamboozle 2007, The Bamboozle Left 2009, The Bamboozle 2009, The 2010 Take Action Tour, The Bamboozle Roadshow 2010, released two EPs, and has recently recorded an album that will be released in July 2010 on Columbia Records.

2006-2007: Formation and Worst Case Scenario EP
In 2006, Matt Villani left the Pop Punk group, Valet Parking to form a new band, called Stereo Skyline. Villani initially played piano and synth and sang lead vocals for the band. He recruited Jay Marotta and Anthony Purpura of his former band, Aerosol, to play guitar and bass, respectively, Dane Drozdzewicz to play drums, and Eddie Dizura of Suddenly October to play guitar. Soon after the formation of the first lineup, Dane left the band and was temporarily replaced by Chris Capuano of Valet Parking until Anthony was moved to drums. Tom Angenbroich of Don't Fall Darling was recruited to play bass and scream. Eddie also left and was replaced by his Suddenly October bandmate, Kevin Bard, who was recruited to both play guitar and sing backup vocals. This would remain the lineup for their first EP, Worst Case Scenario.

Worst Case Scenario was recorded by producer Nick Zinnanti and was released in the Summer of 2006. The artwork for the EP was created by the band's original guitarist, Eddie Dizura. The band toured around Long Island to promote their release.

In 2007, the band underwent a major lineup change. Kevin became the lead vocalist. Matt became the backup vocalist, continued on piano, and picked up guitar. Anthony switched to playing synthesizer, and Rob Michaelsen joined the band to play drums. The band played at The Bamboozle for the first time that year.

2007-2008: Major changes and Stereo Skyline EP
Shortly after their performance at Bamboozle, the band picked up manager Jason Aron of Ozone Management (Boys Like Girls, Hey Monday, We the Kings). Aron wanted to take the band in another direction which resulted in the departure of Tom and Anthony in Summer 2007. As a result, Jay switched to bass and Kevin maintained his role as lead singer, but also picked up guitar. The new lineup recorded and released a demo that summer.

In winter and spring 2008, the band recorded a new EP at Stadiumred. It was released in July 2008.

2008-present: Departure of Villani and siging to Columbia Records
In September 2008, after numerous conflicts with the band, Villani was kicked out. Villani formed Set In Color immediately after his departure with former Stereo Skyline members, Tom Angenbroich and Anthony Purpura. The band continued on with Kevin as their new leader and recruited Brian Maddox of Scenes and Sirens to replace Villani on guitar. In November 2008, Jay left the band for unknown reasons, and Brian switched to bass.

In January 2009, it was announced that the band had signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

In February 2009, the band was picked up by the Paradigm Booking Agency.

In June 2009, it was announced that the bad had signed a record deal with Columbia Records.

The band was recently featured in Alternative Press magazine for being one of the "100 Bands You Need to Know" for 2010.

Current members

 * Kevin Bard - lead vocals, guitar (2006-present)
 * Clayton Johnson - guitar (2010-present)
 * Brian Maddox - bass (2008-present)
 * Rob Michaelsen - drums (2007-present)

Former members

 * Tom Angenbroich - bass, screaming vocals (2006-2007)
 * Eddie Dizura - guitar (2006)
 * Dane Drozdzewicz - drums (2006)
 * Jay Marotta - guitar, bass (2006-2008)
 * Anthony Purpura - synth, drums, bass (2006-2007)
 * Matt Villani - vocals, piano, synth, guitar (2006-2008)

Former touring members

 * Cal Knapp - guitar (2009)

EPs

 * Worst Case Scenario (2006)
 * Stereo Skyline (2008)