Download Stars' Free EP, You Guys Are All Awesome
In support of their upcoming North American tour, Canadian band Stars so generously released a free EP titled You Guys Are All Awesome.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsA Day In The Life: Stars
Halfway through their European tour, Canadian band Stars played for a passionate crowd at La Maroquinerie in Paris, France. Despite near-constant touring since early September, these rock veterans showed no signs of the road. Before starting the show, band members explored the neighborhood, stepping into a small bar for wine and calvados. Stars brought their well-honed music and stage presence to an excited crowd of expats and local parisians. Fans in the front row could be seen reaching out to frontman Torquil Campbell and stared in breathless excitement. The performance reached its energetic climax with Campbell jumping into the crowd,... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsSong Premiere: Stars - "Backlines" (Eight and a Half Remix)
The most recent release from Stars, The North, has already snagged a spot on our Best of 2012 list, but the Canadian indie band isn’t off our radar yet. Check out the latest spin on one of the album’s poppier tracks. Eight and a Half’s remix of “Backlines” infuses the number with a darker edge, making for an interesting turn on the band’s sweet sound. You can listen to “Backlines” (Eight and a Half Remix) in the player below. Also check out the band’s recently announced tour dates below and our recent photo shoot with the band here. Stars Tour... read more
Found in: Featured AudioThe 50 Best Songs of 2012
After tallying ballots of Paste staff and writers, which included nearly 300 different selections, we present our top 50 songs of the year. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayA Day in the Life of California Wives
Chicago band California Wives doesn’t seem to be taking any time off. The guys just recorded and released their debut album Art History on Sept. 4, and now they’re already heading out on the road with Stars. Photographer Josh Darr caught a glimpse of a whirlwind day in the life of California Wives on Sept. 12 for their record release show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. Check out the photos, and be sure to catch California Wives on tour this fall.... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsPaste to Co-Host Stars Concert on Sept. 22
We are excited to announce that we will co-host a Stars concert on Sept. 22 here. The show will be held at The Mercury Lounge in New York, and the band is expected to take the stage a little after midnight EST. The band is currently touring behind their most recent release, the excellent The North.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsStars: The North
Recreating the formula that sparked 2005’s Set Yourself on Fire, Canadian indie-rock band Stars has once again put its heart in the hands of love, heartbreak, drugs and producer Tony Hoffer. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsStars Announce The North, Release New Track
Today Canadian rockers Stars announced their new album, The North, on Sept. 4 via ATO Records.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 25 Best Paste Live Videos of 2011
From inside a historic military fort to on board a Ferris Wheel, from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Gulf of Mexico to our offices in Decatur, Ga., we captured hundreds of videos. Here are our 25 favorites. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTen Current Artists Celebrating Bob Moog's Legacy
Last weekend, bands came from all over to pay tribute to a name that is synonymous with most synthesized sounds: Robert Moog. Although Moog died in 2005, his legacy is still carried on in the products he championed starting in the late 1960s. read more
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