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Alpinestars
Electronica

"ALPINESTARS"

Manchester,
United Kingdom

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   Alpinestars: General Info
Member Since5/17/2006
Band MembersGlyn Thomas and Richard Woolgar
InfluencesThe Alpinestars Album 'White Noise' is now available for download from the i-tunes UK store.
Record LabelRiverman Records
Type of LabelIndie







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   About Alpinestars


The Alpinestars Album 'White Noise' is now available for download from the UK i-tunes store.

or

Click here to buy Alpinstars Albums off Universal's 7Digital.com.




The boys first met five years ago when they were in separate bands that shared the same rehearsal space, once they met they realised they had more in common with each other than they did with their own bands. They quit their respective groups and briefly formed their own "little electro group with full drums and bass" luckily their friendship lasted longer than the band.

The break came in February 1999 when in Glyn's words they were "sitting around on (their) backsides doing nothing and thinking about what (they) were gonna do". A local club promoter was looking for a live act to play before the DJs on his monthly club night, a 'friend of a friend' who was aware of Maxim, the electronic band they used to be in, suggested Glyn and Richard.

The promoter of Manchester's 'Homoelectric' club gave the unnamed pair a week to put together an hour-long live set. By the skin of their teeth (they finished mixing just 20 minutes before their performance) the duo pulled it off and the crowd's response left them "pleasantly shocked" as to the night's success. 'Homoelectric' offered Glyn and Richard a monthly residency to play their atmospheric blend of warm liquid beats. Three days after that, without a demo and still unnamed the pair were offered a deal with faith & hope. The shell-shocked duo came up with 'Alpinestars' after an old mountain bike that Richard had.

Alpinestars vinyl debut came in August 1999 with the release of the limited edition 'Less Vegas' EP, track 3 'Interlaken' was the most requested track on Steve Lamacq's Radio 1 Evening Session. Two more limited edition releases followed: 'Silicon Chick' EP, which came out at the end of 1999, and March 2000 saw the release of the third EP, 'Kitzbuhel Weekend' which earned an NME single of the week, this was their last vinyl only release.

2000 saw Alpinestars picking up accolades such as NME's Number 1 Dance Tip For 2000, a Steve Lamacq Single of The Week and Manchester Evening News Band Of The Year. In 2000 the band took their live show on the road with impressive supports for Death In Vegas, Doves and Saint Etiennne, as well as Creamfields, Reading, Leeds and Glastonbury.

In July 2000 amidst much touring activity they released their first proper commercial single: '77 Sunset Strip', this critically acclaimed 45 scored an NME Single Of The Week and preceded their equally well-received debut album: 'B.A.S.I.C' ('Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code') released 18 September 2000. The album includes a quartet of re-worked tracks from their set of sold out EPs and met with much media acclaim. Described as 'brilliant' (NME), 'inspired electronica' (Q) and 'mesmerising' (Select). Alpinestars have also become a popular choice for remixes with clients ranging from Elastica and Placebo to Mint Royale, Mekon and Soulwax.

Since the release of the album Alpinestars have competed a number of live dates, including the Fatboy Slim's club Boutique 'Bands and Booze' tour which kicked off at the start of November 2000 the band played alongside acts such as Mekon and Midfield General, the duo also performed at the Bugged Out Weekender towards the end of November. Alpinestars finished the year in style, onstage with Doves and Badly Drawn Boy at the 'Made In Manchester' new-years eve concert.

The second single of the album 'Interlaken' was released 22 January 2000 and retained the number 10 position in the NME Indie Chart for two weeks.



   Alpinestars's Friend Space (Top 4)
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Alpinestars's Friends Comments
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Nick





Jul 18 2008 10:57 PM

How would I go about obtaining a copy of your remix of Nude? It is by far the best one I have heard.
Malice





Jul 13 2008 1:17 AM

Hi there!

Thank you so much for the friendship. One of your songs has been with me in my life last couple of years and the song is Burning Up.. it is amazingly good tune with great lyrics!

So.. thanks for this. :!)

May your summer continue with vigour, passion & relaxing!

-m-
Feelings by Design





Jul 3 2008 8:25 AM

Hi, like your work. Thanks for accepting and being an influence.
Photoxygen - Marta Szczesniak





Jun 29 2008 2:45 PM

hello, what's new?
Maria





Jun 2 2008 12:22 PM

Thanx 4 the add))) Cool sound =)))
Mingo





May 26 2008 9:07 AM

You are great!!!
YiannisD.





May 15 2008 12:36 PM

thnx for adding :)
Akkord I On





May 14 2008 5:22 AM

Salut Comarades!
We uploaded 2 new tracks on our MySpace page!
Hope You will have time to listen and comment!
Best regards, Yours Akkord I On.
Perfect Drug





May 13 2008 8:11 PM

Hey Alpinestars, I just bought you as my PET!
Click to find out how much I think you're worth!





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Dragon Da Don. I rep my Famo to Death!!DnD4LIFE





May 7 2008 12:36 PM

hey safe for bein part of the movement? hope alls cool pass thru
LITTIO





Apr 30 2008 10:41 PM

We love your music!
We like to be friend of you!
we will be glad that we write.
I send a big hug from afar!
Marina





Apr 22 2008 12:39 PM

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koi printing events





Apr 21 2008 1:55 PM

thanks for the add!!!!!!!!stop by and check us out.all the best
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B. Scott Phillips





Apr 12 2008 3:20 PM

When do we get the new album I want more Alpine Stars,
Tallcan
X-in





Apr 1 2008 11:59 AM




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have a nice evening...
cIaO
DJPD





Apr 1 2008 10:42 AM

Reptile





Apr 1 2008 10:33 AM

Whaou! thanks for the add!
Love you guys!
Kiss kiss
GreenLakeBlue





Mar 14 2008 5:21 PM

Great Alpine Scenery. Great Music.
Thank you for the add.
Take care
GLB
mc vee





Mar 11 2008 1:03 PM

Thanks guys, great sounds!

Keep it up!
Meytal Rapaport





Feb 10 2008 11:19 AM

thanks for the add!
love your music sooooo much!!!!
Doni





Jan 26 2008 6:49 PM

Hey there :)

Thanks again for adding me!

Check out my webpage at www.donimusic.com !
False_Friends





Jan 16 2008 11:41 AM

Hey guys...thanks for the add. The stuff sounds awesome!!!

We'd be really honoured if you'd spend a few mins to check out the new vid and maybe drop in a nice comment if you're feeling it?

Have a great week

PEACE!

False_Friends
Amped for Emergency Medicine!





Jan 15 2008 6:04 PM

Thanks for the add...dig the music.
Cory.





Dec 26 2007 5:14 PM

im digging carbon kid =]
*adaya~mourning*





Dec 21 2007 11:26 PM

<3 Merry Xmas <3
Photoxygen - Marta Szczesniak





Dec 21 2007 9:50 AM

HUBSTER





Dec 21 2007 6:16 AM

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**** members £2 guests £3 ****
Toni Leo





Dec 3 2007 2:18 PM

Hi Glyn & Richard!

Thanx 4 adding me 2 your friends, I hope you're well!!

Gr8 tracks!!! ;)

Best Wishes & Take Care!

Toni X
jjjeanne





Nov 21 2007 9:39 AM

Diggin It !!!

Congratulations... Your Style's Sweet !!!

:)))
jjeanne
Steve Sawyer





Nov 20 2007 2:14 PM

you'll never believe what happened at my party YEP SHE GOT DRUNK AND BUCK NAKED AGAIN!! CHECK THE PICS

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile=37jh8783
Photoxygen - Marta Szczesniak





Oct 16 2007 2:26 AM

Thanks for the add, love your music:-)
Josh





Oct 15 2007 11:59 AM

shushu





Oct 12 2007 10:51 AM

thanks for the add, thanks for the music (:

shu
Steve E





Sep 21 2007 1:58 PM

Thanks for the add your the best. I realy enjoy your sound.
UBERSYSTEMZ





Sep 11 2007 5:53 PM

We were listening to Complete Control trying to figure out how you got that nice ring in the digital beeping!

Your bag of tricks is deep, and we are feeling inside in the darkness.

Klaus is afraid he will find a cat shit!

Love and shame,

-Dietrich
East Coast Dirt





Aug 21 2007 11:18 PM

Thanks for the add. First heard you on the Star Gazing comp. Just picked up b.a.s.i.c. and lovin' it. If you come to the states, make sure to stop by Asheville.
[mjk] too long xx steam machine





Aug 3 2007 8:47 PM

Hey guys. thanks for approving. i first heard your music when i accindentally downloaded the song Snow Patrol, cause i thought it was a song called Alpinestars by the UK band Snow Patrol. so i was starting to like snow patrol because of that song. the songs' amazing. i think you guys are greaaaat! lol
Floss





Aug 3 2007 5:33 PM

Thanks for the add guys, love your music!
Have a great weekend!
Prince Garth Vader





Aug 2 2007 4:03 PM

oh...and yuh!
Hails from Greece!
Greece Luvz ya!
Prince Garth Vader





Aug 2 2007 3:57 PM

Hey!
thn 4 the add!!!
u guyz rawk!
how can i get ur album by mail?remember the fac im from Greece!
KIRLIAN CAMERA (official)





Jul 23 2007 11:57 AM

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HELLO ALPINESTARS,
THANKS FOR ADDING US.
TO BE SAID WITHOUT ANY FUSS,
YOU ARE ONE OF THE FEW FEW
BANDS ABLE TO CREATE
MAGIC SONGS!
COMPLIMENTS, AS IT'S RARE...
CIAO!

KIRLIAN CAMERA * 2007


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Vitanotes





Jul 8 2007 1:14 PM

really enjoy your music - very hip stuff. found you guys on itunes and glad to have found you here as well. please visit our page when you've a moment. thanks
JOHN COSTELLO





Jul 1 2007 8:21 AM

Loving your music guys, long may it continue.

Can never get enough cool, intelligent electro...

Best,
John C
Burnt Out Star





Jun 17 2007 8:11 AM

hey thanks for the add! Carbon Kid is an all-time classic...
love from greece,
D.
myoume





Jun 15 2007 9:39 AM

'Burning Up' is the best.
SticksTheDevil ----on Hiatus---