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Not to be confused with Japanese rock band, The Stars.
There are several artists called Stars:
Stars is a Canadian indie pop band signed to the Arts & Crafts label. Originally formed in Toronto in 1998 by vocalist Torquil Campbell and keyboardist Chris Seligman, the band relocated to New York City and then subsequently to Montreal. The band also includes singer-guitarist Amy Millan and bassist Evan Cranley. Drummer Pat McGee has toured with the band for years, despite not appearing on their albums until the release of Set Yourself on Fire.
The band’s breakthrough single wasAgeless Beauty, from their 2004 album Set Yourself on Fire. While released to minimal fanfare in Canada in October of 2004, Set Yourself on Fire slowly gained a strong following and critical praise soon after its 8 March 2005 U.S. release.
Millan, Campbell and Cranley are also members of the indie band Broken Social Scene; Seligman, although uncredited, has contributed to past Broken Social Scene albums. Millan has since embarked on a solo career, releasing a record entitled Honey from the Tombs in July 2006. Campbell has a side-project with friend Chris Dumont entitled Memphis; their latest album, A Little Place In The Wilderness, was released in August 2006.
On their website, they have noted that their name was chosen, by coincidence, without prior knowledge of the short-lived project by Syd Barrett.
There are several artists called Stars:
Stars is a Canadian indie pop band signed to the Arts & Crafts label. Originally formed in Toronto in 1998 by vocalist Torquil Campbell and keyboardist Chris Seligman, the band relocated to New York City and then subsequently to Montreal. The band also includes singer-guitarist Amy Millan and bassist Evan Cranley. Drummer Pat McGee has toured with the band for years, despite not appearing on their albums until the release of Set Yourself on Fire.
The band’s breakthrough single was
Ageless Beauty, from their 2004 album Set Yourself on Fire. While released to minimal fanfare in Canada in October of 2004, Set Yourself on Fire slowly gained a strong following and critical praise soon after its 8 March 2005 U.S. release.Millan, Campbell and Cranley are also members of the indie band Broken Social Scene; Seligman, although uncredited, has contributed to past Broken Social Scene albums. Millan has since embarked on a solo career, releasing a record entitled Honey from the Tombs in July 2006. Campbell has a side-project with friend Chris Dumont entitled Memphis; their latest album, A Little Place In The Wilderness, was released in August 2006.
On their website, they have noted that their name was chosen, by coincidence, without prior knowledge of the short-lived project by Syd Barrett.
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flammeimwind333 wrote:
Elevator Love Letter
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VirginR wrote:
Dead Hearts ♥
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MKjamTIME wrote:
Really diggin' the Stars via Spotify Radio, found this new Chairlift song today though, I know I love both bands, so if you haven't heard of Chairlift please check out "Amanaemonesia"...
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Dead Hearts ♥
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Division <3
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PCX_Slochy wrote:
I've yet to run across one single song I DO NOT totally adore. I love you, guys!
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Calendar Girl
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Your Ex-Lover Is Dead <33333!
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Bitches In Tokyo ♥
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H0USE-MD wrote:
My kid will be born in Canada. Looks like there's something epic in that place.
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rehnla wrote:
So glad I found this band, they are truly amazing ♥
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zomgkris wrote:
I feel like I would like Stars more with less Torq and more Amy.
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♫ DEAD HEARTS ARE EVERYWHERE ♫
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placebojunkie wrote:
Indie Xmas playlist on Spotify: :) http://open.spotify.com/user/stupidslut/playlist/4bbxQ4xOesl73Mv4uU4CxI
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WhiteSparrows wrote:
3000 plays... Need a new album please :3
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VikaMazi wrote:
"Personal" is perfect for me.
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guimaraesamanda wrote:
Canadian music, why so good?
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favorite
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Dead Hearts
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