6/12/02 - NME 2003
Starsailor have been confirmed to perform for the one of the NME AWARDS SHOWS 2003. The band will play the London Astoria on February 4th. Other band confirmed are Cooper Temple Clause and AFI. For tickets visit nme.com.
25/9/02 - second album
After recording two tracks with the legendary producer Phil Spector the band have hit the studios. With 10 new songs and the hope of more surfacing in the studio, the band will be looking to better the success of the chart-topping debut 'Love Is Here'.
11/9/02 - Facial Features
It has now been confirmed that the number 1 song Starsailor have covered for the forthcoming NME Warchild '1 LOVE' Album is 'All Or Nothing' by the Small Faces. A 'Mod'-for-it song from back in '66.
James Walsh commented simply: "It sounds great!"
Also the band are to feature on 'Sounds Eclectic Too' a compilation disc of performances made on the Santa Monica, California, public radio station KCRW. The twelve-track live disc is due September 24th and features performances of artists on the station's program Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Sounds Eclectic Too track listing:
"Yellow," Chris Martin of Coldplay
"Distractions," Zero 7
"Radio #1," Air
"I've Been High," R.E.M.
"Casa Abandonada," Julieta Venegas
"You Cut Her Hair, "Tom McRae
"Fever," Starsailor
"Jesus on a Greyhound," Shelby Lynne
"Into My Arms," Nick Cave
"Here With Me," Dido
"You My Lunar Queen," Cousteau
"Feeling the Same Way," Norah Jones
21/8/02 - Starsailor for Warchild CD
The album is Set to be released in October and will feature top artists' brand new versions of one of their favourite number one hits of all time.
The album entitled '1Love' will also feature oasis, Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers Badly Drawn Boy, Basement Jaxx, Feeder, Ms Dynamite and Jimmy Eat World.
As well as raising money for the Warchild charity the album will also celebrate the anniversary of the worlds first singles chart - launched in 1952 and NME's 50th Birthday.
16/8/02 - Spector for whole album?
Legendary producer Phil Spector came out of 20 years of retirement to record two tracks with starsailor (One being 'Silence is Easy') and is now in discussions with the group on whether he will produce the entire follow-up to 'Love Is Here'.
After seeing a Starsailor show in Los Angeles, Spector declared himself to be a huge fan. He has also worked with such artists as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Tina Turner
13/8/02 - James is a Dad!
Congratulations to James and girlfriend Lisa McNamee who has given birth to a baby daughter. Several European dates where cancelled so that James could be there for his girlfriend. Walsh is reportedly "delighted by the new addition to the family."
15/7/02 - 'Love Is Here' DVD!
Love Is Here (Live) will feature a show recorded at the London Forum in November last year. Other features will include a documentary on the recording of their debut album, a tour film and videos of their singles. The DVD is scheduled to hit UK shops on September 9.To order a copy of the DVD online Click Here. (Amazon.co.uk)
5/7/02 - Starsailor TALK!
Starsailor will be the next special guests to take part in a dotmusic webchat.
The whole band - James, Ben, the other James and Barry - will be answering fans' questions live on dotmusic on Thursday July 11 from 5pm (BST).
Visit Dotmusic.com
5/7/02 - The Spector Calls
Starsailor have arranged to have their next album produced by Phil Spector. The legend has worked with artists such as John Lennon, Ike and Tina Turner, George Harrison, The Ronnettes and The Ramones.
James Talking to XFM :
"We met him in LA after one of our shows, and went round his house - which was actually a castle,"
"He hasn't done anything since working with The Ramones so it was a massive honour to work with him. We'll do one song with him and see how it goes. It might not work but then again it might."
30/6/02 - Glasto Coverage
Whilst playing many songs from the debut album 'Love Is Here' than band also performed with "Glastonbury legend" DONOVAN on the PYRAMID STAGE. First a duet for the song 'Caught In The Wind', then the 'Legend' played harmonica on 'Born Again'. A cover of 'Hotel Yorba' was performed for the fans awaiting the White Stripes who where performing next..
29/6/02 - HELP MIKE!
I recently received an email from a guy called Mike Leatherbarrow, he's trying to raise money for 'Dispensary for Sick Animals' (PDSA) and wants to participate in a sponsored Cycle ride in October 2002 across Sri Lanka! He's got a copy of 'Love is Here', The band signed the inlay cover of their album whilst at the Isle of Wight gig.
To bid for the signed album, and in doing so helping Mike with his challenge, visit his website below for more details.
25/6/02 - Glasto Warm-up
The band played a surprise gig at London's HEAVENLY SOCIAL thought to be a warm-up to the forthcoming GLASTONBURY weekend.
NME reported that the band played without keyboard player Barry Westhead and with borrowed instruments, rounded of the club's Acoustic Evening to a crowd of about 40.
The band played selection of covers including Fred Neil ('Dolphins'), Harry Nilsson ('Everybody's Talkin'), Neil Young ('Hey Hey, My My'), Wings ('Band On The Run') and The Beatles' 'Let It Be', these will soon be added to the covers section.
For more information on forthcoming gigs please visit the 'Live' section.
23/5/02 - New Song Revealed!
Starsailor have debuted a new song at a recent gig in Hamburg. The song titled 'Silence is Easy' looks set to feature on the bands next album. The song was also played at Pink Pop in Holland.
In other Starsailor related news the band has been confirmed for The Glastonbury Festival for the 29th of June and a support slot with a band called Ligabue (San Siro, Italy, 5 July). Visit the LIVE section for the full line up of summer shows.
17/5/02 - Good for Ozzy
Due to extreme good taste Starsailor are set to feature on 'The Osbourne Family Album'. The album due for release on July 17 is a soundtrack to the immensely popular MTV reality series "The Osbournes". The full track listing is as follows:
"Crazy Train," Pat Boone
"Dreamer," Ozzy Osbourne
"Papa Don't Preach," Kelly Osbourne
"You Really Got Me," the Kinks
"Snowblind," System Of A Down
"Imagine," John Lennon
"Drive," the Cars
"Good Souls" (live), Starsailor
"Mirror Image," Dillusion
"Wonderful Tonight," Eric Clapton
"Mama, I'm Coming Home" Ozzy Osbourne
"Crazy Train," Ozzy Osbourne
"Family System," Chevelle
Visit The Official Ozzy Site Here.
15/5/02 - Good Goals!
STARSAILOR are one of the bands chosen as 'mood-enhancing' entertainment for the England football team.
Alongside such acts as THE STROKES, LINKIN PARK, TRAVIS and RYAN ADAMS, a compilation of around 100 albums are being used to deliver an 'optimum performance' from the squad.
For the full story click here
In other news, the ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL organisers have revealed they are bracing themselves for just 50% attendance (12-13,000) to buy tickets click here.
10/5/02 - Festivals get Boot for Baby
Due to James becoming a daddy the following festivals have been cancelled.
16th Aug 2002 - Weeze, GER Bizzare
21st Jul 2002 - Karlsruhe, GER Das Fest
20th Jul 2002 - Berne, Switz Gurtenfestival
But don't fret because the following dates have been added!
27th Jun 2002 - Denmark, Roskilde Festival
13th Jun 2002 - Sweden, Hultsfred Festival
If your going to a festival this summer and you want to share your experience, the new feature 'Festivals 2002' is for you. Click here for more info.
3/5/02 - Starsailor on CNN
Starsailor are set to feature on CNN's 'The Music Room' this weekend where we'll hear about, 'the motivations behind their singles "Good Souls" and "Alcoholic." Also how they came to be the band that they are today and which artists have inspired them musically. The Programme airs in 200 countries and 170 million households! Details below.
Europe: 'The Music Room' with Moby, Starsailor and Angelique Kidjo airs Friday May 3 at 2130 CET and replays at 1230 CET Saturday May 4 and 0400 and 2230 CET Sunday May 5.
Asia: 'The Music Room' with Moby, Starsailor and Angelique Kidjo airs Friday May 3 at 2130 (HK time) and replays at 1330 (HK time) Saturday May 4 and 0900 (HK time) and 2130 (HK time) Sunday May 5.
Latin America: 'The Music Room' with Moby, Starsailor and Angelique Kidjo airs Friday May 3 at 2230 EDT and replays at 0930 and 2200 EDT Saturday May 4 and 2030 EDT Sunday May 5.
1/5/02 - Starsailor Music Choice
Starsailor, Coldplay and Jimmy Eat World will be the featured artists for the Music Choice May concert series reaching over 27 million cable households! Grammy Award winning Coldplay will also premier their new song 'In My Words'. For more info follow the link below.
21/4/02 - Walsh to be a DAD!
James Walsh has recently told the Sun Newspaper that he and girlfriend Lisa McNamee are expecting there first child. He told the sun:
"We are over the moon. It's great news. We're absolutely delighted and can't wait for the birth."
8/4/02 - Liam and Live
There's not much going on in the world of Starsailor at the moment, with them off gallivanting around
America at the minute. Liam Gallagher called Starsailor "miserable moaners" in a recent NME
interview (year great). Also there's a quality webcast of the February Toronto Gig (Link Below).
http://www.primeticket.net/shows/starsailor/
25/3/02 - 'Poor Misguided Fool' at 23!
Yes, 'Poor Misguided Fool' has produced another chart topping hit for Starsailor by reaching 23 in the UK Singles Chart. This is the fifth and final single to be taken from the platinum selling debut album 'Love Is Here'. Other releases for the same week included George Michael, Marilyn Manson and Gareth Gates.
To watch the 'Poor Misguided Fool' Video via NME.com click below:
http://www.nme.com/features/101147.htm
19/3/02 - Starsailor for V2002
Starsailor have been confirmed for the bill of this year's V2002 festival. The event which will also include the acts, Travis, Stereophonics, Chemical Brothers, Primal Scream, Supergrass, Badly Drawn Boy, Ian Brown, and the Stereo MCs. The festival - now seven years old - will take place over the weekend of August 17 and 18 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire.
14/3/02 - See Starsailor Free!
Starsailor will be taping a live performance on VH1 Late World with Zach on 3/18/02 in Los Angeles. The Audience Providers want to give you the opportunity to be there. If you're over 18, a big fan, and can get there by 3pm then click on the following link for their website and print off your priority ticket.
5/3/02 - Space Invaders!
Starsailor will join Hard Rockers Nickelback, Default, and Injected for MTV's annual Campus Invasion tour during April, for the dates visit the 'Live' Section.
01/03/02 - IOW Festival
Starsailor have been confirmed for the line-up of this year's Isle Of Wight Festival. The event which will take place on the June 3rd and will also feature The Charlatans, Ash, The Coral, The Bees and DNA Doll.
Tickets are expected to go on sale on March 13th at around £35.
For more info visit the official website by Clicking Here
21/2/02 - PMF Final Details
It has been confirmed that the new single 'Poor Misguided Fool' to be released on the 18th of March (UK) will include the new track 'New Born', plus a remix of PMF and the video (CD and DVD) For more details see the Discography - Click Here.
18/2/02 - What to wear?
Talking to the 'Brits' Official website James told of how he can't decide what to wear to this years awards after being nominated for 'Best Newcomer'.
"I hope I don't get lost backstage - these events are always huge aren't they?" he told the official Brits website.
"I can't decide whether or not to wear a suit. I wore one to the last awards do I went to but it made me feel like I was back at a school dinner dance.
"I'm not worrying too much about the outcome because I love a good party anyway. I'm just hoping it'll be a top night all round."
The Brit Awards are held on Wednesday and will be shown on ITV1 from 8pm to 10pm on Thursday.
9/2/02 - 'Born Again'
NME, reporting on last night's gig at the London Astoria, told of the bands new track 'Born Again', ('an epic reminiscent of 'Northern Soul'-era Verve') and the inclusion of two backing singers and a cellist. For the full story click here.
Starsailor - NME 'Best New Act'
Your favourite band has been nominated for the 'Best New Act' award at The 2002 NME Carling Awards. They will be up against Gorillaz, Linkin Park, The Strokes and The White Stripes. For the full list of nominations and the opportunity to Vote visit the Awards website by clicking here.
5/2/02 - Astoria about Gold
NME reported today that James Walsh and Ryan Adams last night performed a duet at London's Astoria and part of the NME Carling Shows. The Untitled track came at the end of Adam's acoustic set, as well as Ryan Adams and Starsailor, the night's artists also included Travis and Remy Zero. Starsailor presented an unreleased track on the night called 'Some Of Us'. Full article
30/1/02 - No Need to be Blue Baby!
Starsailor were unusually joined onstage by The Charlatans in New York as they opened for them at the sold-out Irving Plaza (29 January). NME today reported that the two bands performed the Bob Dylan classic 'Its all over now, baby blue' much to the approval of the audience. The charlatans then continued with the gig this being one of the last gigs of the north American tour (see 'Live') Article + Pic
24/1/02 - Next Single - ‘Poor Misguided Fool’
The next Starsailor release will be ‘Poor Misguided Fool’ on March 18th. Like the previous single ‘Lullaby’ the single will be available on DVD as well as enhanced CD (both with video). Also the single will feature a remix of the song and a new studio recording although details of the new song have not yet been published. Official Site
23/1/02 - Real Spectorcal
NME has today reported that whilst on their US Tour (Supporting the Charlatans) Starsailor have met up with legendary producer PHIL SPETCOR. The band spent two hours at the normally reclusive producer's house after he saw them at La’s Palace the night before (See ‘LIVE’). No promises have been made over whether they will work together on the bands next album, It’s all Hush Hush! Article + Pic
16/1/02 - Three Jig at NME Gig!
NME has released the news that Starsailor, Travis and Ryan Adams will all be performing a one-off gig as part of the NME CARLING SHOWS. It will take place on February 4th at the London Astoria.
For more information see the full article at NME.com by Clicking Here.
15/01/02 - Band 4 Brit!
It has been announced that Starsailor have been nominated in this years Brit awards for 'Best British Newcomer'. Other acts in the same category include Dido (who was last year nominated for 'best female artist'!) and Atomic Kitten (who were up for the same award last year !). The awards will take place at Earls Court in London on the 20th of February and will be televised in the UK the next day (ITV).
Best British Newcomer Category:
Atomic Kitten, Blue, Dido, Elbow, Gorillaz, Mis-Teeq, So Solid Crew, Starsailor, Turin Brakes,
Zero 7.
For more info and to vote for Starsailor visit the Official Brit Awards Website by Clicking Here.
12/1/02 - Stelfox - American Music - ‘Appalling’
While the band make waves in America James Stelfox (Starsailor Bassist) stopped to talk to Chartattack.com (Canadian Music Website) and gave his opinion on the current state of American Music.
"I think the music that's selling in North America these days is appalling, really, bands like Creed they all sound exactly the same. I think it's quite a bad state of affairs."
"I was watching MTV for a few hours and you'll see that four or five bands in a row are all the same, to me, all these bands just sound like a cheap version of Pearl Jam. Their vocalists are just a weak Eddie Vedder."
"The kids will grow up, It's not the public's fault. It's the record companies' fault. They completely ambush MTV and VH1 with all these bands that sound alike. It's like they're sort of brainwashing these kids. It's not the kids' fault at all."
For the full article Click Here.
6/01/02 - Good US Launch
Starsailor have been chosen as Launch's 'Breakout Artist of the Month' and there is exclusive audio and
video footage for you pleasure. For the MINI-Site click below.
http://launch.yahoo.com/destinations/images/breakout/january02/
In other news Starsailors' 'Good Souls' has been voted 'Record of the week of the year' by the listeners
of radio 1's 'Mark and Lard Show'. For more info click the link below.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/markandlard/record_2001.shtml
