January 2010

…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%”.

Their self-financed debut EP brought the band a string of positive reviews, commending the intelligent musicianship that breathes new life into a niche that risked turning stale. After showcasing a selection of new material live during 2009, the focus is now on completing composition of a full-length album for release early next year.

Following successful local shows with the likes of Pure Reason Revolution, Rinoa and These Monsters, …And Stars Collide are keen to bring their stirring live sound to a wider audience. They can be contacted by emailing band@andstarscollide.com.

Press

Die Shellsuit, Die!: “…when this band really concentrates on delivering a riff, they deliver it with gusto. The promise that can be heard within the music of …And Stars Collide is achingly clear.” (7/10) (February 2010, online).

RoomThirteen: “Easily one of the best post-rock records in a long, long time…” (13/13) (July 2009, online).

Night Flight: “…the band have talent to burn with their immaculate, interesting post-rock.” (3.5/5) (June 2009, issue 110)

Rock Midgets: “The subtleties of the interludes in the likes of ‘See the Opening Morn’ are the hallmarks of intelligent musicianship, and the closing wall of sound in ‘Every Step Takes Me Further From Home (Part II)’ is devastatingly powerful.” (3/5) (June 2009, online)

LeftLion: “From sweet and vulnerable guitar arpeggios to crushing riffage and heavily delayed and fast-picked lead, they are sure to impress… This EP is an excellent exercise in intrumental moodiness.” (June 2009, issue 29)

This Is Nottingham: “With a wide range of influences forming a delicate and sublime sound, most notable through the eerie harmonics of Your Winter And Night Spent In Disguise, which has an unpredictable sound and is beautifully unique.” (3.5/5) (May 2009, 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)

LeftLion: “They boast the better, less pretentious parts of post-rock… …essential viewing…” (May 2009, live review, 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)

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)

Rock Sound: “…an appealing and, quite frankly, very fresh sounding debut EP… …pure innovation…” (8/10) (April 2009, issue 121)