ACCOLADE is a Seattle-based ethereal darkwave band founded by classical singer Stefanie Renee and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Goldstein. Their music combines soaring coloratura soprano vocals, described as “a force to be reckoned with”, along with industrial rhythms and driving bass. Fans and friends have described them as “Loreena McKennitt meets Nine inch Nails” and their music as “Dead Can Dance, but more electro.” Though prone to experimentation, they always maintain their dark, unique sound and ethereal vocals.

The band was founded in 2006 and launched their career playing venues in the San Francisco Bay Area. They released their debut full-length album in 2012 to favorable reviews in both U.S.and European press. ACCOLADE has had two successful crowdfunding campaigns for their subsequent albums. Their fifth album, a Halloween themed release entitled Allhallows, was released in 2024 through the German label Danse Macabre Records. The album made it all the way to #6 on the German Alternative Music Charts (DAC). The band also has had the pleasure of working with Martin Bowes of ATTRITION for mixing and mastering on most of their releases.

ACCOLADE is currently working on new material, and have many surprises in store for you.

Current Members:
Stefanie Renée ~ vocals, lyrics, recorder, percussion, composition
Aaron Goldstein ~ guitars, percussion, keyboards, composition
Bruce Beerman – drums, percussion, composition

Collaborators:
Mike Hines ~ drums, percussion, keyboards, composition (Tria Prima)
Sean Henry ~ keyboards, composition (Catharsis of Rhetorik)
Cade Burkhammer ~ drums, percussion (Legends)

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