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Wigan, United Kingdom (2001 – present)

Starsailor is an British post-britpop band that was heralded on the release of their debut single, “Fever,” in February 2001 as “Britain’s best new band”. Since then Starsailor has continued the rich lineage of its predecessors such as Travis, Stereophonics and many others. Formed in Wigan, UK by music students James Walsh (vocals/guitar), James Stelfox (bass), and Ben Byrne (drums), the band went through several guitar-heavy embryonic lineups before the arrival of Barry Westhead (keyboards) cemented their sound.

Influenced by Tim Buckley (whose 1970 album gave the band their name), Van Morrison, and Neil Young, they played their first London show at the Heavenly Social in April 2000. At the same time, a demo tape containing the tracks “Fever,” “Coming Down,” and “Love Is Here” began circulating rapidly around the music industry. By the summer there was a queue of record companies to sign the nascent band. EMI won the race for their signature. After spending January 2001 on an NME-sponsored tour with JJ72 and Amen, Starsailor released their debut single, “Fever,” to unanimous critical praise.

A sold-out headline U.K. tour at the end of March preceded the release of their second single, “Good Souls,” in April. Once again it was ecstatically received and reached the Top 20. As the single was released, the band went to Wales to record their debut album. They re-emerged in June to begin a summer of festival appearances sandwiched between an American tour supporting Doves and a couple of headline dates of their own.
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  • gonewithesin

    Love this band. It's like I've known their songs for a looong time even if I haven't *-*

    last week

  • WildVarg

    Cool!

    14 days ago

  • StankDank

    The guy below me is a pathological liar, but I love him.

    last month

  • Duendesonriente

    I love this band!

    last month

  • Etedesco

    does anyone has news about Starsailor forthcoming album, or it´s over?

    last month

  • reckless_prick

    nice band, maybe a little bit underrated though

    last month

  • Skrtel

    They are beautiful! "Tell me it's not over" is my favorite song, but now i more listen "Faith, Hope, Love"

    last month

  • purplelion77

    I think that 'Coming Down' is one of the most melodic songs I've ever heard. And that voice is so full of feeling..... Wow!

    last month

  • hardmous

    Also known as Radiosailor or Starhead.

    December 2011

  • KeirKnight

    Way to Fall

    December 2011

  • chikamen

    underrated?!!? I fink u have never seen an underrated band :))

    December 2011

  • Just-a_dream

    I think this band is kinda underrated. [7]

    November 2011

  • bruitigor

    I think this band is kinda underrated. [6]

    November 2011

  • britaiin

    I think this band is kinda underrated. [5]

    November 2011

  • eaturmusic

    where the f*ck is the new album? is the band still alive? damn

    October 2011

  • javileon

    one of the best band ever =)

    October 2011

  • LadyGahema

    Tie Up My Hands is such a tune, I just adore Starsailor, his voice is gorgeous, sings from the heart ahhhhh xxxxxxx

    October 2011

  • noizrokr

    Tell Me It's Not Over

    October 2011

  • juliendu48

    Four To The Floor

    October 2011

  • PhoenixQueen193

    I think this band is kinda underrated. [4]

    September 2011
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8 Oct 2011 | from www.starsailor.net

Love is Here It seems like only yesterday but it has been ten years since the NME were saying this about Love is Here which was released by Starsailor exactly 10 years ago today. As you are probably aware the band are currently taking a …

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