From the inbox:

We are extremely excited to announce the addition of Holyoke, Massachussetts’ punk rock four-piece, THE STEREO STATE to our roster! Having been compared to Samiam, 88 Fingers Louie, and No Use for a Name, THE STEREO STATE combine nostalgic elements of 90’s Fat/Epitaph style punk rock with more mid-tempo melodic leanings similar to Dinosaur Jr. and Jawbreaker.

Have All My Friends Gone Deaf? was engineered and produced by Trevor Reilly of a A WILHELM SCREAM fame at his Black & Blue Studio in New Bedford, Massachussetts in May of 2011.

Trevor states, “When The Stereo State came to record with me, it really felt like a party was rolling through. I could tell immediately that these four guys were the best of friends and really just had the best time with each other, and it shows in the music they create. I could tell they couldnt give less of a shit about being popular or famous, all they cared about was these songs they labored over with love. I heard flashes of Bouncing Souls, Black Train Jack and even Lifetime in these jams. The honesty of east coast punk permeating every chord and drum fill and it brought me back to when i was a kid hearing those groups for the first time. Their songs were from the heart and catchy as fuck. Such a rarity these days. I am honored they let me produce this record and I am proud that we share the same home state. Timeless energetic rock music that aims for your soul, not your wallet. “

Have All My Friends Gone Deaf? will hit stores on October 4th, 2011 in digital and CD formats. Check out the brand new track “As Honest As I Can Be” by clicking here.

- Hey Andy!