London
Dandy Warhols
Ting tings
British Invasion
International beaches
Bowie
Cookie Monster goes to Mars
MGMT
Edna Savage
Primal Scream
Ladytron
Electric Six
70's punk
80's pop
Fantomas(the movie)
Blur
Hong Kong cinema
Placebo
Brian Eno
A-ha
Velvet Underground
Dead Kennedys
The Who
Pretty Hate Machine
William Blake
Baudelaire
Monkees
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In-between building up an extensive army of deadly loyal fans during their busy touring schedule, psychotronic indie popsters Junkstar have been working with producer Jessica Corcoran (Maximo Park, Shed 7, Boy George) to record their debut EP ‘Magazine’.
Released by Smoky Carrot Records, the EP comes as a bundle package featuring a 7’’ vinyl containing lead single ‘Magazine’ with a five track bonus CD. It was released on Monday 13th April 2009, and will be available through worldwide digital download on Monday 22nd June 2009!
Hailing from London, psychotronic indie popsters JUNKSTAR have played alongside a range of acts including Supergrass, Athlete, The Others, We Are Scientists, Fight like Apes, the Holloway’s and 80’s pop icon Wendy James. They mix the sonic sensibilities of their superheroes & synthesize them into a big brash sexy city swagger, all of their own. Regularly headlining and playing venues around the UK, USA & Europe -Junkstar pull off that precarious trick of delivering a masterclass of sleek hooks whilst providing you with a sound that resonates giddily, just like kissing a pretty girl. Or boy. Or animal.
The MAGAZINE EP is out on 13th April 2009
(Worldwide digital release 22nd June 2009)
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THEY SAY Thomas Radiovic (Black Velvet) If the Ting Tings had balls they would sound like Junkstar! Simon Williams (Club Fandango)
'Head down' is a catchy and really likeable track - this band rocks - with wings! Graham Duff (BBC IDEAL writer/performer)
Trashy, bruised art pop of the highest order. Chris Hawkins (BBC 6Music)
Think full-on, catchy pop songs! There’s something a bit special about this north London five-piece. Lynda Burke (NME)
Junkstar; a band so dynamic and energetic it's very hard to forget the spectacular presence they have on stage. With thundering beats and sweet melodic riffs, they are a class act destined for great things Ace (Skunk Anansie guitarist - DJ JUICE FM) Shiny, excited people with big ambitions to prove themselves with brilliant big songs and big personalities! Lisa Parker (Band Republic)
Junkstar simply force you to listen.This 5 piece band with '5 distinct personalities' come together to frame an explosive sound made up of superb musicianship and a striking frontman. Keith Davis (ukmusicreview.com)
‘Magazine’ - I.... like it..... I LOVE IT... what a fantastic sound! Alexander Havering (Q Journalist)
Junkstar’s music shakes and wriggles within a self-defined aesthetic that’s perfectly suited to tales of city life, reflective consciousness and the dirtiest of deadly sins Andy Slade (PIT VIPER records)
über-catchy - like an energetic mix of Scissor sisters, Mika and the B-52s! VERY HOT!
PLANET JUNKSTAR
The ‘Magazine’ single & E.P. (limited 7’’/CD bundle and digital download) was released April 13th 2009 after a limited edition custom painted pre-release version sold out in 3 days!
The band has received airplay from various BBC Radio stations and other regional radio in the UK, plus features on BBC6, Juice and Dune FM & other press coverage throughout the country.
Junkstar are playing throughout the 2009 festival season, sharing stages with Supergrass, Athlete and the Holloways. They are touring the USA in June with European dates lining up for autumn 2009.
The track ‘Brothers and Sisters’ is featured on DC Jam Records compilation Red Die 42 in North America which is currently charted at 4 on Canadian college radio (September 2008).
2 new songs are being produced by Steve Musters (Amy Winehouse, Tricky)
Junkstar wrote and recorded the song ‘Going Nowhere’ featuring the voice of NOODLE from the Gorillaz. It was used on BBC dark comedy show, IDEAL (series 3). The BBC produced video of the song can be viewed on this site and is a bonus feature on the DVD.
The full scale video for ‘Blue Bottles’ is being produced in Summer 2009 under the direction of Jake Bryan-Amaning with a video for single ‘Magazine’ not far behind!
One of their first gigs was played for Simon Williams (Club Fandango/Fierce Panda) after he liked their demo.
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Don't know why I said I met most of you in my last comment - I did meet ALL of you! Guess I am still tired from those late nights on Thurs. & Fri. Haha! You guys must be exhausted!!
What's Hatnin junkstar Just trying To Get Back to some of our Peeps... Here's Some Love Grown Folks Style Because Ya Spot Is Hot. So Stay Up & Keep It 100% Always..
And Tell Em...SSSSHHHH When We Talk Get Back When U Can..... &...Oh Yeah New Page With New Tracks.. So Check It.....
