Atlanta-based Stokeswood takes its name from a well-known thoroughfare where founding members Adam Patterson (vocals) and Mark Godwin (guitar) once lived in a haunted house while writing their first album (Carassia, 2009). The current lineup also includes Michael Roman (keys), Jon Joiner (drums) and Justin Mullinix (bass and live production).
The musicians are known to switch instruments between songs — one hint as to their eclecticism and energy — and they eschew limits on influences. New EP 2075, the band's most accessible release to date, taps new wave, power-pop and indie rock, and even references Atlanta hip-hop beats. Sounds are expertly layered to maximize textures and sonic impact. These are song that earn their place on the dance floor.
Stokeswood was named best local rock band by Creative Loafing Atlanta in 2013 & 2014 and best pop band in 2015, the publication’s voters also voted ‘2075’ Best Local Album 20...
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Atlanta-based Stokeswood takes its name from a well-known thoroughfare where founding members Adam Patterson (vocals) and Mark Godwin (guitar) once lived in a haunted house while writing their first album (Carassia, 2009). The current lineup also includes Michael Roman (keys), Jon Joiner (drums) and Justin Mullinix (bass and live production).
The musicians are known to switch instruments between songs — one hint as to their eclecticism and energy — and they eschew limits on influences. New EP 2075, the band's most accessible release to date, taps new wave, power-pop and indie rock, and even references Atlanta hip-hop beats. Sounds are expertly layered to maximize textures and sonic impact. These are song that earn their place on the dance floor.
Stokeswood was named best local rock band by Creative Loafing Atlanta in 2013 & 2014 and best pop band in 2015, the publication’s voters also voted ‘2075’ Best Local Album 2015 and best music video for "Our Streets." The band has played The Rock Boat, Party in the Park, CounterPoint Music Festival and Wakarusa to name a few and shared stages with artists such as X Ambassadors, Wiz Khalifa, JR JR, Primus, Sister Hazel, MGMT, Girl Talk, Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros, Minus the Bear, Coleman Hell, Michael Franti and Barenaked Ladies.
“Stokeswood is an “electronic wave of pure sweetness… [2075] in all likelihood will have them prepped for EDM festivals galore” - Consequence of Sound
“4 out of 5 stars... The group creates song structures that carry a timeless and ethereal quality, merging electronic dance beats with post-punk synths, crisp rhythms, and vocals that capture a mix of soulful musical stylings from alt/indie rock’s past.” - Creative Loafing Atlanta
“Atlanta-based band Stokeswood have already grown a devoted following locally thanks to their buoyant electronic pop sound and edgier rock undertones. Now, they’re positioning themselves to reach fans beyond the Southeast with forthcoming album 2075” - Paste Magazine
“Combining elements of electronic/dance music with the charged energy of indie rock, 2075 successfully marries together the pop components of 80’s bands like Depeche Mode and New Order with bombastic hip-shakers like The Killers, Bastille, The 1975, and Panic! At The Disco." - FuzzyHeadphonez
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