Ringo Deathstarr

@ ND at 501 Studios Sun 02/12

Event Details

Having formed in 2007 and channeling influences such as The Cure, The Smiths, Fugazi and The Velvet Underground, Ringo Deathstarr have previously released a batch of singles on both sides of the Atlantic and in Japan - a self titled EP in 2007, a couple of 7-inches in 2009, and a 9-track Japanese mini-album, Sparkler. Their proper debut album, Colour Trip, was released through Club AC30 Records on February 14th 2011.

Recorded at The Bubble in their native Austin in the spring of 2010, the 11-track album was mixed by Simon Barnicott (Doves, Temper Trap). Recorded quickly and recalling the pop thrill and sonic squall of prime-time Mary Chain or Strawberry Wine era MBV, their debut album, Colour Trip, has been lauded by the likes of Pitchfork and Nylon, who recently ran a double page spread on the band. The group plays music of a shimmering and harmonious variety which marries the ecstatic ramble of early Jesus & Mary Chain and effect laden assault of MBV with the plug in and play attitude of Royal Trux and Sonic Youth. 

“We write cool little pop songs but we just bury them under loud amounts of noise” says guitarist Elliott Frazier. Frazier trades off lead vocals with Alex Gehring (bass) and the lineup is completed by Daniel Coborn on drums. Live the band has played through the U.S., Europe and Japan with artists such as The Dandy Warhols, A Place To Bury Strangers, Black Angels, And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead, and The Ravonettes.

Performing Artists

Ringo Deathstarr