Stella Royale

"Stella Royale conjures a sound that is both original and referential of many preceding things. A dash of punk - though hardly how you imagine it - a hint of shoegazer - again, quit imagining and just go listen - indie rock, psychadelic, blues, good old rock n roll and a heady dose of non-conformity. "Dog" is a catchy, smart album that could appease the appetites of a not particularly intelligentsia-based crowd and at the same time speak to the tastes of the eclectic and discerning. Reserved with yet an attitude that speaks out. Accessable yet independent and forward thinking. Stella Royale's music is emotive and compelling; it defines indie and brings definition to such a broad, ambiguous term. Check it out".
— Kristopher Upjohn
Pine Bluff Commercial

This curious mish-mash of Indie rock and Americana claims influences from Pixies to Drive-By-Truckers, and for once it isn't wishful thinking. Childhood friends John Spaw and Dave Craig hit on something special here; the persistent contrast between high-gain guitars and glossy vocals is unbeatable.

“There is a new sound emerging from San

Francisco's music scene, and it falls

somewhere between punk, and pretty. A

four- piece whose talent is apparent on

every level. The powerful drums and

grinding guitars are layered with angst,

while the lyrics are melodic, and the singer,

almost crooner-like. Please introduce

yourself to Stella Royale”.
-Renee Richards KFOG DJ