Stardeath and White Dwarfs
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Stardeath and White Dwarfs is an experimental rock band from Norman
, Oklahoma
, formed in late 2004. The band has released one album, one single ("Toast & Marmalade For Tea" on Half Machine Records
) and an EP, as well as contributing to The Flaming Lips
' 2009 remake of The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
.
The band consists of Dennis Coyne, Casey Joseph, Matt Duckworth and Ford Chastain. Lead singer Coyne is the nephew of Flaming Lips lead singer Wayne Coyne
.
They released the "That's Cool" EP
in 2005. They released their first full-length album, entitled The Birth
, on vinyl (with digital download) on May 19, 2009 and on CD on June 9, 2009, on Warner Brothers.
Stardeath and White Dwarfs have toured with Deerhoof
, British Sea Power
, Band of Horses
, Starlight Mints
, Explosions in the Sky
, Tame Impala
, and The Flaming Lips. They have opened for The Flaming Lips at the Tulsa, Oklahoma
D-Fest Festival 2007, on their New Year's Eve shows in 2007 and 2008, and during a brief tour in 2009. They also played the 2008 Wakarusa Festival
.
Norman, Oklahoma
Norman is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States, and is located south of downtown Oklahoma City. It is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Norman was to have 110,925 full-time residents, making it the third-largest city in Oklahoma and the...
, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
, formed in late 2004. The band has released one album, one single ("Toast & Marmalade For Tea" on Half Machine Records
Half Machine Records
Half Machine Records is an independent record label based in London, England. They have released 7" singles by Neils Children , MIT , Theoretical Girl and MIT's second single 'Good Book' ....
) and an EP, as well as contributing to The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips are an American alternative rock band, formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983.Melodically, their sound contains lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements, but lyrically their compositions show elements of space rock, including unusual song and album titles—such as "What...
' 2009 remake of The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
.
The band consists of Dennis Coyne, Casey Joseph, Matt Duckworth and Ford Chastain. Lead singer Coyne is the nephew of Flaming Lips lead singer Wayne Coyne
Wayne Coyne
Wayne Michael Coyne is the lead singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter for the band The Flaming Lips.-Early life:...
.
They released the "That's Cool" EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
in 2005. They released their first full-length album, entitled The Birth
The Birth (album)
The Birth is the debut studio album by American rock band Stardeath and White Dwarfs.-Track listing:...
, on vinyl (with digital download) on May 19, 2009 and on CD on June 9, 2009, on Warner Brothers.
Stardeath and White Dwarfs have toured with Deerhoof
Deerhoof
Deerhoof is a musical group consisting of Satomi Matsuzaki, John Dieterich, Ed Rodriguez and Greg Saunier.-Origins:In 1992, Greg Saunier, having recently graduated with a degree in music composition from Oberlin Conservatory of Music, joined a short-lived San Francisco quartet called Nitre Pit, on...
, British Sea Power
British Sea Power
British Sea Power are an indie rock band based in Brighton, England, although three of the band members originally come from Kendal in Cumbria. Critics have likened their sound to a variety of groups, from The Cure and Joy Division to the Pixies and Arcade Fire. The band are famed for their live...
, Band of Horses
Band of Horses
Band of Horses, originally briefly known as Horses, are an American rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle by Ben Bridwell. They have released three studio albums, the most recent and most successful of which is 2010's Grammy nominated Infinite Arms...
, Starlight Mints
Starlight Mints
Starlight Mints are an indie pop band from Norman, Oklahoma. The band was formed in the '90s and has varied in size between four and seven members. The current lineup consists of Allan Vest , Andy Nunez , Marian Love Nunez , Ryan Lindsey and Javier Gonzales...
, Explosions in the Sky
Explosions in the Sky
Explosions in the Sky is an American post-rock band from Texas. The band has garnered popularity beyond the post-rock scene for their elaborately developed guitar work, narratively styled instrumentals, what they refer to as "cathartic mini-symphonies," and their enthusiastic and emotional live shows...
, Tame Impala
Tame Impala
Tame Impala are a psychedelic rock band from Perth, Australia. They are signed to Modular Records. The band came to prominence in 2010 with the release of their first debut album, Innerspeaker. Their name refers to the impala, a medium sized antelope...
, and The Flaming Lips. They have opened for The Flaming Lips at the Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
D-Fest Festival 2007, on their New Year's Eve shows in 2007 and 2008, and during a brief tour in 2009. They also played the 2008 Wakarusa Festival
2008 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival
The 2008 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival was held June 6 through June 8. Due to thunderstorms, some acts, such as Emmylou Harris were canceled.-2008 Lineup:...
.
Discography
- That's Cool (EPExtended playAn EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, 2005) - The BirthThe Birth (album)The Birth is the debut studio album by American rock band Stardeath and White Dwarfs.-Track listing:...
(LP, 2009) - The Flaming Lips and Stardeath and White Dwarfs With Henry Rollins and Peaches Doing The Dark Side of the MoonThe Dark Side of the Moon (The Flaming Lips album)-Track performances:*Track 1 is performed by The Flaming Lips & Stardeath and White Dwarfs featuring Henry Rollins & Peaches.*Tracks 2 and 9 by The Flaming Lips & Stardeath and White Dwarfs featuring Henry Rollins.*Track 3 by Stardeath and White Dwarfs...
(LP, 2009)