State Radio

State Radio

State Radio is an Alternative rock band from Boston, MA, consisting of former Dispatch member Chad Urmston (lead vocals, guitar), Chuck Fay (bass) and Mike Najarian (drums).

State Radio's range from a mixture of roots reggae and rock to punk and more somber, low-key numbers. The band is known for its outstanding stage presence and frequent encouragement of audience participation. State Radio "road tests" their music, playing new songs on tour (often long) before recording a final version.

The band's first full-length album, Us Against the Crown, was released on February 7, 2006, and their second, "Year of the Crow", was released September 2007.

Band members

• Chad Urmston (vocals, Guitar)
• Chuck Fay (Bass, Piano, Harmonica, Backup Vocals)
• Mike Najarian (drums, Backup Vocals)

Discography

Studio Albums

• Us Against the Crown (2006)
• The Barn Sessions (2007)
• Year of the Crow (2007)

EP Albums

• Flag of the Shiners EP (2002)
• Simmer Kane EP (2004)
• Peace Between Nations EP (2005)

Promo Albums

• State Radio EP (2004)

Singles

• Wicker Plane EP (2007)
• Gang of Thieves (2008)
• Fall of the American Empire (2008)

Live Albums

• Live At The Sync (2005)

In the Media

The band's song "Keepsake" was featured in the season 3 finale of Showtime's dark comedy Weeds.

State Radio opened for Dave Matthews Band on May 30-31, 2008 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, and on June 3-4, 2008 in Camden, New Jersey.

External links

Official

• State Radio's website
• Official Myspace Page

Interviews

• Interview with Chad Stokes at Metromix.com
• State Radio Interview at Rocklouder
• State Radio Interview from the Cornell Daily Sun
• Interview @ SHOUT! Music Webzine

Other

• State Radio collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
• ccbSayIt.com - The State Radio fan site including lyrics, setlists, streams and more
• Full-length video live at Paradiso (28-09-2006)
• Live Photos 1
• Year Of Crow Review on Comfort Comes