Trio in Stereo releases debut album

In a sea of local bands, the name of the game is getting noticed. Bloomington-based Trio in Stereo knows how to play the game.\nIn their second year of playing together, Trio in Stereo has accomplished quite a bit as an independent band. Their self-funded first album, Everyone Here Looks Familiar, will see release on April 15. The title can be interpreted as an homage to the beginnings of most local bands, as the guys admit that their first shows were mostly attended by friends of the band. However, as they play more shows and write more music, attendance has steadily increased since their beginnings and the guys say a typical show will include up to 70 audience members. The six-track release was recorded at Russian recording in Nashville, Ind. The band is in the process of organizing a release party for that night at Second Story. They are currently booking other local musicians to play at the show, which they hope will be a celebration not just for their first album, but also for local music.\nTrio in Stereo, which consists of P.J. McMahon on vocals, Michael Nelson on guitar, Ryan Knapick on keyboards, Marc King on bass and Chris Kolodziej on drums, have a decidedly Modest Mouse vibe. The band works together to compose the music, but lyrics are credited to McMahon.\nThe next opportunity for people to experience the music for themselves will be Friday at Rhino's All Ages Music Club at 9 p.m. for $5. Since most of their shows are at Second Story, which is a 21 and over club, this is a rare opportunity for younger audiences to check out the band.\nThey will also be playing at the Culture Shock Festival April 23 with a myriad of local musicians.