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· By Dan Hawie

Stars team up with Benjamin Gibbard on "Snowy Owl" remix

Montreal’s Stars today released a nuanced and sinuous new remix of “Snowy Owl,” a standout ballad off their latest album, by Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie). Gibbard–who introduced his reworking in a new video with the band’s Torquil Campbell, declaring Stars “the best band in the world!”–is the first artist in a diverse group of other soon-to-be-announced acts who collaboratively brought their unique take on songs from Stars ninth album, From Capelton Hill. Stay tuned for other remixes in the coming months, culminating in an official release later this spring. Stream “Snowy Owl (Benjamin Gibbard Remix)” at all DSPs....

· By Dan Hawie

Stars release new album 'From Capelton Hill'

Montreal’s Stars today released From Capelton Hill—their ninth album and the first new music from the group in five years—via Last Gang Records/MNRK to early acclaim via glowing reviews at Brooklyn Vegan, AllMusic (4/5), Exclaim! (8/10), Music OHM (4/5)Record Collector (4/5), MusikExpress (5/5) and more. 

· By Dan Hawie

Stars share new singles "Build A Fire/Patterns"

Though wildly different, these new tracks showcase the essential elements of Stars that make the band such a beloved and longstanding entity.