DATE: MARCH 15, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

KILLERSTAR
SHARE VIDEO FOR ‘FEEL IT’ AHEAD OF THEIR DEBUT LONDON HEADLINE
SHOW AT 100 CLUB IN LONDON TOMORROW NIGHT
WATCH IT HERE

FROM THEIR SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM
WHICH IS OUT NOW – LISTEN HERE

“The standout Go (Hold On Tight) moves in slinky fashion before unfurling a gigantic, irresistible chorus; You’re A Chameleon channels Suede and the closing Falling Through takes almost seven minutes to tell its beguiling tale, as Donny McCaslin’s saxophone wails appealingly in the background. There’s more to come here, hopefully” (★★★★) MOJO

“There’s something of Ashes to Ashes in Go (Hold On Tight) and a touch of Aladdin Sane in Everybody Loves A Hero. But the songs also have enough of their own, dark-edged character to take the whole thing beyond pastiche.”
(★★★★) The Times

“All killer. All star.” (★★★★) RNR Magazine

“…merges classic rock, art rock, and powerful melodies/harmonies. It features many David Bowie collaborators including guitarists Earl Slick and Mark Plati. ‘Should’ve Known Better’ rockets to catchy heights. ‘Go (Hold on Tight)’ spotlights Plati’s baritone guitar and notably reflects Bowie’s experimental bent. ‘Feel It’ is a resonant rocker.” –VINTAGE GUITAR

“Their sound is distinctively Bowiesque: crunchy power chords leading the way into a supremely catchy tune whose infectious hook will immediately have fans finding parallels with their late idol.” – Louder Than War

“…new band with a fresh art rock aesthetic…impeccable musicianship”
– Andy Kaufmann, Music Connection (January 2024)

Men sitting at a table with knives and glasses Description automatically generated A yellow circle and black lines with text Description automatically generated(Pictured L-R: Rob Fleming, James Sedge) / Album Artwork

Last week, UK band KillerStar released their debut album which received critical acclaim with 4* reviews in The Times, MOJO and RNR Magazine. Now they prepare to play their headline album launch show tomorrow (March 16) at London’s 100 Club. The band’s founders Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and James Sedge (drums) will be joined by three of the key musicians on the album in the shape of keyboardist Mike Garson, guitarist Mark Plati, and vocalist Emm Gryner (who will also play an opening solo set), along with keyboardist Dom Beken (Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, The Orb), and guitarist Kevin Armstrong.

Today (March 15), they also release of a brand-new video for the track “Feel It.” Watch it HERE.

KillerStar is a new band led by Rob Fleming and James Sedge which features an array of David Bowie’s most trusted collaborators: Mike Garson on piano, Earl Slick and Mark Plati on guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey and Tim Lefebvre on bass, Emm Gryner on backing vocals, and Donny McCaslin on saxophone. Collectively they have crafted a sound which fuses the scale of classic rock with sophisticated harmonies and elements of art rock.

KillerStar express timeless ‘70s musicianship and art-rock invention through a contemporary prism, highlighted by the singles “Got Me All Wrong,” “Falling Through”, You’re A Chameleon and “Should’ve Known Better.” The band was formed by Fleming and Sedge to capture a sound that they felt was missing: one that linked the current resurgence of psychedelia, the contemporary indie and alternative scenes, and the primal rush of early ‘70s rock ‘n’ roll. While they were definitively David Bowie fans, the idea of assembling a team of his collaborators arose more by chance than design when Rob invited Emm Gryner to contribute vocals before the other members arrived almost fortuitously.

With songs exuding gritty rock ‘n’ roll and time-honoured glamour, the record was full written and arranged by Rob and James before being completed by some suitably top tier collaborators. Mixing was provided by Dave Eringa, best known for his long-term creative connection with Manic Street Preachers, while digital mastering was provided by Joe La Porta and vinyl mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road.

The album is available HERE on limited edition 180-gram gold vinyl, black vinyl, CD and digital formats.

Album Tracklisting:

  1. Should’ve Known Better
  2. Everybody Loves A Hero
  3. Got Me All Wrong
  4. Go (Hold On Tight)
  5. You’re A Chameleon
  6. Feel It
  7. Too Late
  8. Falling Through

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For US press inquiries about KillerStar, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com