I See Stars Blend Hard Rock and Electronic Dance on New Album

Michigan Quartet Releases Fifth Full-Length 'Treehouse' on Sumerian Records

Mar. 10, 2026 at 12:00am

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I See Stars, the five-piece band from Warren, Michigan, have released their fifth full-length album 'Treehouse' on Sumerian Records. The album blends the band's signature sound of sweeping hard rock, metallic energy, and electronic dance music, showcasing an evolution in their creative and personal approach to songwriting.

Why it matters

I See Stars has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade by seamlessly blending hard rock and electronic elements. Their latest album 'Treehouse' represents the band's most ambitious and reflective work to date, as they aim to solidify their identity as the band they were 'meant to be'.

The details

To achieve the desired balance on 'Treehouse', the Warren, MI quartet - consisting of Devin Oliver on clean and unclean vocals, Brent Allen on lead and rhythm guitar, Jeff Valentine on bass, and Andrew Oliver on vocals, keys, synths, and programming - took their time to carefully craft the album. The result is a collection of songs where the electronic aspects could stand on their own, yet are blended seamlessly with the traditional rock instrumentation.

  • I See Stars released their fifth full-length album 'Treehouse' on Sumerian Records in March 2026.

The players

I See Stars

A five-piece band from Warren, Michigan that blends hard rock, metallic energy, and electronic dance music.

Devin Oliver

The lead vocalist of I See Stars, performing both clean and unclean vocals.

Brent Allen

The lead and rhythm guitarist of I See Stars.

Jeff Valentine

The bassist of I See Stars.

Andrew Oliver

The vocalist, keyboardist, synth programmer, and drummer of I See Stars.

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What they’re saying

“This is the most time we've had to create an album since 3D. We actually had time to reflect on our past, but most importantly what we want to become. Beyond the music, it felt like an evolution for us emotionally. We finally feel like the band we were meant to be.”

— Devin Oliver, Vocalist

“If you strip it down, it's not just drums, guitar, bass, vocals, and minor production. The electronic aspects could be their own songs, and we aim to blend everything as seamlessly as possible.”

— Devin Oliver, Vocalist

The takeaway

I See Stars' latest album 'Treehouse' showcases the band's continued evolution in blending hard rock, metallic energy, and electronic dance music into a cohesive and ambitious sound. The extra time and reflection the band put into the album has allowed them to solidify their identity and push their creative boundaries, cementing their status as a fan favorite in the scene.