...And Stars Collide are a band from Nottingham that fit most closely into the genre labelled post-rock, playing guitar-driven instrumental music with a strong emphasis on dynamics. RecordsOnRibs.com note that while "post-rock is 99% tedium", ...And Stars Collide prove "there's still plenty to be done with that 1%".
Having recently self-financed their debut record in the form of a half-hour EP, the band are now seeking opportunities to promote the release through live performances, compilation appearances and press coverage. Though the band may draw inspiration from the delicate tones and textures of artists like Explosions In The Sky, a wide range of influences converges to create a sound wholly their own. Never afraid to throw in a power chord to add to the impact of a crescendo, "Your Winter and Night Spent in Disguise" sends a subtle nod to the post-metal world of Isis, while "Every Step Takes Me Further From Home (Part II)" draws on the energy of 65daysofstatic.
Following successful local shows with the likes of Pure Reason Revolution and Rinoa, ...And Stars Collide are keen to bring their stirring live sound to a wider audience. They can be contacted by emailing band/at/andstarscollide/dot/com.
Rock Sound: "...an appealing and, quite frankly, very fresh sounding debut EP... ...pure innovation..." (8/10) (April 2009, issue 121)
The Silent Ballet: "...the tracks efficiently run the gamut from tension-setting to cathartic release... It is a promising future for these lads." (6.5/10) (April 2009, online)
Albion: "It is with great pleasure I announce that ...And Stars Collide will, that’s undeniable, will go on to great things. ...this is an incredible debut..." (8.5/10) (April 2009, online)
LeftLion: "They boast the better, less pretentious parts of post-rock... ...essential viewing..." (May 2009, live review, online)
Nothingatall: "It's great to hear a genre that so badly needs a slap in the face sound so exciting and fresh again." (May 2009, online)
RoomThirteen: "Easily one of the best post-rock records in a long, long time..." (13/13) (July 2009, online)
I sometimes play live but not a lot over the last few years. I have a new cd out later this year and I'm just putting a band together to play out at the moment plus there'll be a few laptop gigs.
SEVEN has some pretty good stuff coming up over the next couple of weeks with the best of up-and-coming talent both locally and nationally. Take a gander below- something might just take your fancy...
Feel free to drop us a comment or a message... it's what we live for, innit.
Well we're about ready as we've stopped trying to write the first 3 albums before we play live.
We're just a bit uncertain as to where we sit gig wise - are we dance, are we odd post rock - and we have some "performance" elements as well (note that doesn't mean we utilise bad Mick Jagger films - or they maybe we should......)
One day perhaps we shall play a gig together in some sort of glorious celebration of the combined use of riffs and atmosphere (wait 'til you hear the new material for that to make sense).
