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Finding Jupiter is a sweetsicknasty band from Stanford, CA. Established Oct. 2009.

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Hometown	Woodland Hills, CA
Genres	Rock, Alt. Rock
Band Members	Sarah Masimore; Dean Schaffer; Peter McDonald; Taylor ... » more
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Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Booking Dean contact@findingjupiter.com 818-642-6293 Manager Sarah sarah@findingjupiter.com 954-562-8549
# Years Experience Performing Live:	2
Market Draw:	San Francisco: 76-100
Similar Artists:	Paramore; Alanis Morissette; Tegan and Sara
Performing Rights Society:	None
Discography:	Do It Again Single—2011; East of Orion LP—2011; Racing Against the Sun LP—2010

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Pop Finals Grand Prize Winner January 2011

Top 10 in Singer-Songwriter (female), January 2011

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Review: Finding Jupiter’s ‘Racing Against the Sun’ by Holly Fetter
Finding Jupiter is a year-old, four-piece rock outfit that hails from our own institution of higher learning. Born amid the perpetual sunshine and $50,000-a-year tuition of Stanford, Calif., this futuristic punk-rock band manages to bring a much-needed edge to the otherwise flawless veneer of the Farm. On their first studio album, Sarah Masimore ‘11, Dean Schaffer ‘10, Luke Georgette ‘10 and Peter McDonald ’11 deliver 12 tracks of awesomeness. (Disclosure: McDonald is also a Daily columnist.) Although it is a relatively young band, its sound is a far cry from the grungy, unpolished garage bands whose MySpace pages populate our generation’s collective consciousness. The members of Finding Jupiter, whose bathroom-stall photo shoot The Unofficial Stanford Blog noted in August, are real musicians. Their latest release is not a crappy demo; it’s a full-blown rock album. And it’s worth the ridiculous tax on iTunes. Finding Jupiter’s sound is a pleasant blend of punk rock, funk rock and folk. They boast great guitars and groovy drums, highlighted by Masimore’s original vocals. Think Tegan and Sara meets Maria Taylor and they all make sweet, sweet love. The album starts strong with “Hey Whitney,” a funkadelic ode to unrequited love. If you’re a fan of angst, heartbreak and syncopated beats, you’ll love this song. The band will be known for this hit once it makes it big. Be sure to give the reprise a good listen. The acoustic version will melt your heart and make you want to do some serious requiting of Masimore’s love. Other highlights include “Carry,” which channels an outer-space vibe with its ethereal guitar riff. This song is everything Incubus wanted to do but couldn’t. “Raze the City” features a fresh and funky acoustic riff, complete with Masimore’s clear vocals and sexy harmonies. She’ll send shivers down your spine as she sings, “This girl is gonna break my heart, and there’s nothing I can do about it.” Toward the latter half of the album, “One More Night” has the catchiest chorus, allowing every member of the band to show off their individual musical styles. All in all, it’s an album full of college rock hits. Their distinct sound is not to be missed, and they’ve clearly given each recording the TLC necessary to produce a solid CD. My only regret is that their brilliant rendition of “Birthday Sex” didn’t make it onto the final track list. Be sure to check out their live shows to hear said cover. You’ll thank me.

Review: Finding Jupiter’s ‘East of Orion’ by Holly Fetter
A mere five months after the launch of their debut album, Finding Jupiter returns with a big bang. Their 15-track remix album, “East of Orion,” does “astro-not” disappoint. No more Jetsons-esque puns, I promise. Just had to get them out of my (solar) system. Finding Jupiter, a Stanford punk rock band, employed the talents of East Coast DJs Maximalism and Danoteck to remix the band’s debut album, “Racing Against the Sun.” Guitarist and vocalist Sarah Masimore ’11 describes the new tunes as “avant garde … push[ing] some artistic boundaries by taking rock to a place it rarely goes.” Indeed, their recent release is 56 minutes of experiments in sound. Each track floats across several genres, with dubstep meeting punk rock and acoustic guitar mingling with 80s-esque synthesizers. The result is a strong remix album that rivals the original, a rare dynamic. The album starts strong with “Raze the City (Seriously Mix),” an excellent blend of fast-paced drums and spacey guitar effects. Masimore’s vocals are absolutely heavenly when given a touch of reverb, a trend that continues throughout the next 14 tracks. Given the current dominance of dubstep, it’s no surprise to find “Swing (Dubby Mix)” on this album. While not as dirty as the beats heard at many an EBF Happy Hour, this dubstep remix is a success. Finding Jupiter’s punk rock vibe is surprisingly compatible with the super-slow reggae sound of this track. Another stellar track is “Seamless (No Seams Mix),” a sexy, slow tune that puts Thievery Corporation to shame. Spacey synths, sultry vocals and a smooth and steady drumbeat make this song a highlight of the listening experience. Granted, I’ve never left the Earth’s atmosphere, but I imagine it feels something like the sound of this song. This album is awesome. It’s reminiscent of an hour-long party at a co-op on Jupiter, with a few groovy aliens spinning tracks. Maximalism and Danoteck successfully capture the extraterrestrial aesthetic while managing to retain the most compelling elements of the original tracks. It’s not often that a DJ can honor the assets of remixed tunes, but the glory of Finding Jupiter’s funky punk rock shines through. If you’re a fan of punk rock, techno and outer space, then “East of Orion” is for you.

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