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Stars release From Capelton Hill Deluxe

Stars release From Capelton Hill Deluxe
From Capelton Hill Deluxe features an all-star cast of remixers, including Benjamin GibbardYumi Zoumailluminati hottiesReal Lies and Joseph Shabason.

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Stars announce From Capelton Hill Deluxe + illuminati hotties Remix

Stars announce From Capelton Hill Deluxe + illuminati hotties Remix

Montreal’s Stars today announced From Capelton Hill Deluxe, the expanded edition of the band’s most recent album, will be released April 21st, 2023. The news is accompanied by the release of “Pretenders (illuminati hotties Remix),” a hyper-speed reinterpretation by Sarah Tudzin that takes the romantic original to new heights.

The illuminati hotties remix follows last month’s drop of Benjamin Gibbard’s (Death Cab For Cutie) nuanced, sinuous take on “Snowy Owl,” and both make up the 17-track expansion, in addition to forthcoming remixes by Yumi Zouma, Real Lies and Joseph Shabason. 

These aren't just a bunch of remixes, they're a bunch of remixes by people who have made some of our absolute favorite music,” the band explains of the new LP. “Some of them we've been friends with for decades, some we have never even met, but no matter whether they are old friends or new, their music has been incredibly inspiring to us. We're honored that they took the time to re-approach these songs of ours.”

Stars will embark on their North American 'Hoping For Spring'  tour in April, including select rescheduled U.S. shows from 2022–a full itinerary is listed below.

From Capelton Hill was released last May via Last Gang Records / MNRK to acclaim from MOJO (4/5), Exclaim! (8/10), Brooklyn Vegan (“few bands that were with us at the dawn of the millennium continue to sound this vital”), NEXT, Under The Radar, Music OHM (4/5), Record Collector (4/5) and CBC 'q', among others.

From Capelton Hill Deluxe LP Tracklist:

  1. Palmistry
  2. Pretenders
  3. Patterns
  4. Back To The End
  5. That Girl
  6. Build a Fire
  7. Capelton Hill
  8. Hoping
  9. To Feel What They Feel
  10. If I Never See London Again
  11. I Need The Light
  12. Snowy Owl
  13. Snowy Owl (Benjamin Gibbard Remix)
  14. Pretenders (illuminati hotties Remix)
  15. Back To The End (Yumi Zouma Remix)
  16. Build A Fire (Real Lies Remix)
  17. If I Never See London Again (Joseph Shabason Remix)

Stars 2023 Tour Dates:
04/07 - Creemore, ON - Avening Community Hall
04/08 - Creemore, ON - Avening Community Hall
04/09 - Paris, ON - Paris Presbyterian Church
04/10 - Hamilton, ON - Bridgeworks
04/12 - Ferndale, MI - The Magic Bag
04/13 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
04/14 - Milwaukee, WI - Shank Hall
04/15 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Café
04/18 - Dallas, TX - Cambridge Room
04/19 - Austin, TX - 3Ten Austin City

 

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

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.

Ben's one of my dearest friends, and our tour with Death Cab way back when was such a pivotal moment in our career, so it feels incredibly happy and good to put this remix out into the world,” says Campbell. “And what a remix it is, gifted with Ben's innate melodicism, but tougher and more groovy than the original version as well. We love it, and we're so happy to share it with you all.” 

Stars also announced new headline North American tour dates in April, including select rescheduled U.S. shows from 2022. The band recently confirmed the various special live guests and longtime friends who will join them onstage at select upcoming U.K. and European shows: John Douglas (The Trashcan Sinatras) in Glasgow, David Gedge (The Wedding Present) in Paris, London and Amsterdam, and Bloc Party’s Russell Lissack at the second London show. A full itinerary is below; tickets for all new tour dates go on-sale Thursday, Feb 2nd at 10:00am local time.

“Snowy Owl (Benjamin Gibbard Remix)” follows their recent holiday single, “Christmas Anyway,” which earned praise from Variety, FLOOD, Stereogum, and more. From Capelton Hill was released last May via Last Gang Records / MNRK to acclaim from MOJO (4/5), Exclaim! (8/10), Brooklyn Vegan (“few bands that were with us at the dawn of the millennium continue to sound this vital”), NEXT, Under The Radar, Music OHM (4/5), Record Collector (4/5) and CBC 'q', among others.

Stars 2023 Tour Dates:
02/03 - Galway, IRE - Roisin Dubh
02/04 - Dublin, IRE - Whelan’s
02/05 - Cork, IRE - Cyprus Avenue
02/07 - Belfast, UK - Ulster Sports Club
02/08 - Glasgow, UK - King Tuts
02/09 - Leeds, UK - Brudenell Social Club
02/10 - Manchester, UK - Deaf Institute
02/11 - London, UK - Lafayette London
02/12 - London, UK - Lafayette London
02/14 - Paris, FR - Petit Bain
02/16 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso
02/17 - Hamburg, DE - Knust
02/18 - Berlin, DE - Lido
04/07 - Creemore, ON - Avening Community Hall
04/08 - Creemore, ON - Avening Community Hall
04/09 - Paris, ON - Paris Presbyterian Church
04/10 - Hamilton, ON - Bridgeworks
04/12 - Ferndale, MI - The Magic Bag
04/13 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
04/14 - Milwaukee, WI - Shank Hall
04/15 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Café
04/18 - Dallas, TX - Cambridge Room
04/19 - Austin, TX - 3Ten Austin City

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Stars release "Christmas Anyway" + on tour now

Stars release "Christmas Anyway" + on tour now
Montreal’s Stars have released their wistful new holiday single,“Christmas Anyway”. In the holiday spirit, the group will split the track’s proceeds with the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal, who provide Indigenous women and their children a safe and supportive environment.

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Stars release new album 'From Capelton Hill'

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. 

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Stars share new single "Capelton Hill" + expand tour dates

Stars share new single "Capelton Hill" + expand tour dates
Stars today released their gently billowing, bittersweet new single “Capelton Hill,” the heart of the Montreal band’s first new album in five years, From Capelton Hill, out May 27th.

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Stars share new singles "Build A Fire/Patterns"

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.

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Stars announce new album From Capelton Hill

Stars announce new album From Capelton Hill
Montreal’s Stars today return with the announcement of their first new album in five years, From Capelton Hill, set for release on May 27th, 2022. The album’s two lead singles out now worldwide showcase the band of Torquil Campbell, Evan Cranley, Amy Millan, Chris McCarron, Patty McGee, and Chris Seligman, at their very best.

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