Sitting Down with Sitting on Stacy
Sitting on Stacy with Diego Rodrigues of Minishoppingcart
09/22/23 at Aviator Nation Dreamland in Malibu, CA
Photograph By: Allison Grace
U.S tours, sold out shows, near death experiences, and nothing but excitement surrounds one of the most up-and-coming bands of 2023– and they’re just getting started. This article will detail the progress Sitting on Stacy has made to claim their title of cross-country rock sensations, derail anticipations about upcoming releases, and give a behind the scenes look on the inner workings of the ultimate boy band.
Frontman Hoyt Yeatman, along with bassist/vocalist Kyle Hart, and drummer Trevor Smith seem to be the holy trinity in this ska/indie rock piece going by Sitting on Stacy. Jamming in multiple kick starter bands throughout high school, and reuniting for this run of Sitting on Stacy, the band has found success in utilizing their brotherly bond-esque chemistry, to share their genre defying music with the world. Beginning in the SoCal area, SoS rocked beloved venues such as The Che Cafe, Soma San Diego, The Irenic, and many more before getting scouted to open up for the Jonas Brothers: ‘Remember This’ tour.
Texas was supposed to be another stop in their cross-country tour, yet it came to be a vessel of hope, and the push this trio needed to limitlessly pursue their music career. Sitting on Stacy reflected upon the night their audience, captivated by their sound and entranced by their lyrics, connected with the musicians– and accomplished what would seem to be a lifelong dream of theirs. In awe of their expansive fanbase, they took the opportunity to headline two additional tours, spanning the course of 2022. Accompanied by the AquaDolls for their first run, and then combining forces with Jakob Nowell for their follow up ‘Secret Sauce’ tour, the drive to make their dreams a reality was further instilled and supported by thousands nationwide. This exposure led to collaborations with artists such as Rome Ramirez of Sublime with Rome, Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan, and Fat Mike of NOFX, just to name a few.
With inspiration and decades of wisdom from these musical talents, Sitting on Stacy is currently getting ready to drop their next album. There is a medley of upbeat pop tunes, to in-your-face and ultimately mosh-inducing hits, that display not only their true love for diverse styles, but a passion for creative growth. Their first album “Obsessed” came out in 2017, and second, “Perfectly Sane” in 2019. These two pieces of utterly relatable expression dropped while the three members were continuing with college, hoping to figure things out. This album signifies their learning period filled with trials and errors, personal tribulations, but ultimate growth both individually and musically. Both albums are chock-full of raw and unleashed emotion that SoS is known for, yet they’re crafted in a more mature way, to showcase the progress they’ve made and the path they’re setting out on. In their own words, this upcoming album is “eccentric, electrifying, catchy, haphazard, and kerfuffled” and we certainly can’t wait to hear it.
Two singles from the collection have already been publicly released, for those waiting in anticipation. The first, “Baby Girl,” dropped September 6th, 2023, portraying a cathartic, break-up, and becoming an anthem for those experiencing sappy heartbreak, and pent-up frustration. Three weeks later, the single “Crème Brulé” was released… it’s a sugary and sweet song about finding that one, perfect person, and all the feelings of complete and total bliss that accompany knowing them. These stark contrasts in style demonstrate the growing range of genres that SoS wants to continue to create and throw their own spin onto. The album release date hasn’t been set as of yet, so make sure to check out their Spotify and Instagram for updates!
Their immediate big plans include accompanying the band, Mustard Service, on their October through November tour dates. From Colorado to Florida with five other states in between, it seems like SoS are becoming pros at cross-state traveling. With this being their third US tour, Rambler friends and I needed the unheard-of traveling stories. What is life really like, living in the back of a van with your bandmates for a month? Are there any horror stories? Sitting on Stacy sat with us and gave us the answers we all wanted to know– they delved deeper into the bittersweet realities of cross-country touring. Here's what we found out. Most of the cons are normal, (if you’re a promising rockstar) such as not getting enough sun, shady hotels with borderline crime scene rooms, liver damage, but shockingly enough being tired was Sitting on Stacy’s nearly fatal flaw. While driving at 1:00 a.m. in the secluded mountains of Nebraska, going eighty mph and blasting The Beatles (of course), the touring band almost experienced a gnarly collision. The story was recounted as two beaming eyes approached Sitting on Stacy’s driver's side. Thinking nothing of it, recognizing the normality of a car driving in the opposite lane on an interstate, the musicians trekked on. Uneasiness lingered in the air when suddenly it became clear… The oncoming driver was in their lane! Eyes darted, music became too loud, tension arose, but all was quickly resolved with a swift turn in the wheel, and a slight swerve that practically saved the musicians' lives. Crisis averted. SoS noted that in the future, "no more tired, late night tour drives!"
Apart from that unexpected terrifying experience, making music and touring is the dream they’ve all been working towards and it’s evident in their music and even more so at their live shows. Through jumping into the mosh pit, selling out almost every show, and sticking around to meet every fan they can, it’s made clear that Sitting on Stacy loves what they do; they do it with the highest and most welcoming energy you could imagine. So what are their dos and donts for upcoming bands, especially in the SoCal area?
Don’t: Sign with a label or do drugs!
Do: Practice consistently, pass out flyers before a show/promote on social media, focus on playing larger shows (maybe twice a month) rather than small shows every week, and put out music as soon as you feel good about it– don’t wait!
With such large accomplishments behind them and a blindingly bright future ahead, Sitting on Stacy shows extreme potential to reach new heights in the musical world and break down barriers that separate genres and stereotypes. With them regularly touring, don’t wait, get your ticket to their nearest show to you and figure out why everyone’s so obsessed with a band formerly named: Paper.
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Written by: Mykah Worthington (@inside.reds.head)
Co-author/editor: Allison Grace (@allieepayne)