The Shimmering Stars have also just released 2 new songs "Dancing to Music I Hate" and "Walk Away". The as yet unnamed LP will drop sometime this summer on Almost Musique. Have a listen to the new singles here.
Shimmering Stars - Dancing to Music I Hate by deliciouscopitone
Shimmering Stars - Walk Away by deliciouscopitone
Shimmering Stars are also making there way down to SXSW this year to showcase their music. If you're heading that way be sure to check them out. I'll be the one at the back of the room telling everyone"I told you so!"
left to right: Rory McClure, Andrew Dergousoff, and (newest member) Brent Sasaki |
TE: 1) What's with the biting at live shows?
SS: Biting is a display of affection towards audience members. Those standing with their ams crossed looking bored are most likely to be bitten or have their drinks stolen. This helps to get them more involved in the show.
TE: 2) How has the band dynamic changed with the the new line-up? (3 piece vs. 4)
SS: The new band is definitely different. It's easier to work with fewer people, though there's more space to fill. This line-up is noisier and a little more thrashy than the last line-up, which was more restrained. Also, everyone in this line-up is from Merritt, BC - Country Music Capital of Canada. So we're all on the level.
TE: 3) What other local band would you most like to tour with?
SS: Local bands we'd love to tour with include (impossible to limit to one): Manic Attracts on myspace, Dirty Beaches On myspace, Lost Lovers Brigade myspace, Mode Moderne you get the idea.
Here is the mp3 from the On Location session for your download enjoyment.
Shimmering Stars East Van Girls and Sabians Live from Tasty Ears by Tasty Ears
Thanks for the rad session boys, see you Friday. I'll be the one in the beard drinking the PBR. Go!