Press & quotes:
"... we can hear a powerful production... and a motivated band now ready for Studio Brussel (national radio) and for the public." (Rif Raf - Feb 2005)
" The belgian trio released a magnificent first album.... Staircase presents some beautifully balanced songs like the sweet ballade 23 vs 41, the excellent single Flashback and Up To The Stars which was like an orgasm to our ears. Sometimes it reminds us of Pearl Jam... the remainder of the album is also very powerfull." (La Dernière Heure - Januari 2005)
"... sexy enough to survive multiple listening sessions... and guarantees enough diversity to call this a very successful release." (Stage Magazine - February 2005)
"Staircase is not a straight forward guitar band - on the album Superorganism, songs are really the central issue. They're often spiced with juicy guitargrooves, but Staircase also shows their sensitive side from time to time. (Flanders Music Centre)
"well oiled, powerfull, timeless grunge-pop-rock. If we really have to compare then it makes us think of Midnight Oil, Pearl Jam and The Tragically Hip." (Ticket - Februari 2005)
"... the beautiful Staircase-album Superorganism" (Nieuwsblad - Februari 2005)
"Staircase creates its own rock-spectrum, from fragile to destructive ..." (Aarschot Press)
"Great rock band that is energetic and rocking. Fantastic original vocals that show a rich clarity in tone and originality. I listened to two awesome songs - Carrousel and Operation Nicotine - both could be top ten smash hits. Rating 4.5/5" (Hits are Here - 2003)
"Another great band was Staircase, which showed pure talent and professionalism" (Matthew Gray @ Rock-Athon 2003)
"... and their songs are, in my opinion, of an exceptionally high quality." (Axl Peleman - Camden)
Bio
Staircase was founded in 1998 by Carl Andries (bass guitar), Kristof Bauwens (drums) and Steven Swinnen (vocals/guitar). In 2001 Staircase reaches the final of the renowned Emergenza European Festival (Botanique-Brussels), running away with the "Award for Best Singer". Many more victories at diverse rock rallies were to follow. The threesome leaves its unique impression in nearly every Belgian province.
In 2003, despite the malaise in the music industry, Staircase signs a record deal with Blue Chick Records. Hardened by six years of Flemish underground, the band will have easily surpassed the cape of one hundred gigs by the end of 2004. Staircase songs are fresh pop-rock composites that bite hard and just won't let go. Thought-through, back-to-basics songs that sound simultaneously dirty, tough and sexy.
Today Staircase presents its first official musical statement through the full album "Superorganism", supported by producer Mario Goossens (Triggerfinger, Hooverphonic...). The first single "Flashback" broke the ice. "23 vs 41" and "Up to the Stars" followed. Staircase needs your support too... check us out !!
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