Turn Off the Stars was a Canadian pop rock band based in Toronto, Ontario. The band's name is taken from a Bill Evans song.[1] Their atmospheric, anthemic songwriting has been compared to Britpop artists such as Coldplay, Doves and Keane.[2][3] The band has toured nationally in the US and Canada, and has opened for Switchfoot, April Wine and The Tea Party.[4] The band has also played in London, Ontario.[5] The band played their final show in June, 2009.
Turn Off the Stars | |
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| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | pop, indie rock |
| Years active | 2004–2009 |
| Labels | Credential, Curve |
| Members | Michael Walker Andrew Walker Max Kennedy Jake Palahnuk |
| Past members | John Dawson |
| Website | turnoffthestars |
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Turn Off the Stars - Credential Recordings (2006)
EPs
edit- Everything Is OK - Curve Music (2004)[6]
Compilations
edit- Stereocilia Vol. 1 - Credential Recordings (2006)
- The Tour EP - Credential Recordings (2007)
References
edit- ^ "Canadian Rockers Turn Off the Stars get national release in the US." Cross Rhythms, October 6, 2006. Accessed February 20, 2007.
- ^ Turn Off the Stars review. Jesus Freak Hideout, August 12, 2006. Accessed February 20, 2007.
- ^ "Turn Off the Stars Head for the Sky." First Coast News, December 28, 2006. Accessed February 20, 2007.
- ^ "Turn Off the Stars, Turn On the Music." Soul Shine magazine, November 29, 2004. Accessed February 20, 2007.
- ^ "Turn Off the Stars Blends Guitars, Soft Vocals." London Free Press, February 8, 2006 (subscription access required.) Accessed February 20, 2007.
- ^ Turn Off the Stars "Keeps Things Light to Keep Things Good". The Gazette, February 9, 2007. Accessed February 20, 2007.