Stolen Gin has built up a following over the years, and it’s now safe to say they’ve left a subtle mark on the modern music industry. Their balanced focus on both musical content and social media content has shown that a path to a bigger stage still exists, despite today’s tough music industry. The band came together in New York City, where the five members met as students at New York University. “We started by playing house shows and rooftop frat parties,” they say. “Eventually we started playing little venues in the Lower East Side and began honing in our live sound.” The venues have only gotten bigger. Stolen Gin played at the Governor’s Ball this past summer and are set for Irving Plaza in the fall. They’re well worth a watch. —Henry McGrath