Shimmering Stars

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Last year, Canadian band Shimmering Stars released their debut album ‘Violent Hearts’, with the catchy lead single ‘I’m Gonna Try’.
I found myself playing their track ‘Sabians’ over and over. Such a beautiful track and album.
The band is made up of Rory McClure (vocals and guitar), Andrew Dergousoff (vocals and drums), and Brent Sasaki (vocals and bass).
You can download their track ‘When I See You Again’ below. This gorgeous track will be featured on Shimmering Stars’ upcoming EP, ‘Ghosts Past’, due out March 5th via Almost Musique. You can pre-order it here. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Jason Molina’s Medical Fund.
Highly recommended.

Interview kindly answered by Rory McClure :)

Which ice cream flavor(s) do you like the most?

Candy Cane Chocolate.

What is your last or upcoming project about?

Our first record was about alienation, anxiety, depression, fear… really uplifting stuff.
Our latest EP is about hope and redemption. It’s dedicated to Jason Molina.

How do you make music? Any specific workflow or methods?

Copious amounts of drugs and alcohol.
We record in my parent’s garage in Kamloops, though recently we recorded in an established studio. I used to do most of the recording myself but the band is becoming more collaborative and democratic as time passes. It’s hard to adjust one’s authoritarian tendencies, but Andrew and Brent are really easy to work with so it’s been pretty painless.

How do you make a living?

I don’t make a living! I’m in school. Thank god for student loans. Brent and Andrew have real jobs.

How do you feel about people sharing your music?

Official answer: don’t do it! Buy our shit!
Real answer: sharing is caring.

Who was your musical hero[in]s when you were a kid?

From the age 12-15 it was definitely Kurt Cobain. Then Lou Barlow, Sonic Youth, Bob Pollard. Pixies.

What musical genre do you love but would never make yourself?

Riot Grrl punk rock. But I can’t for pretty obvious reasons. Cajun music. Zydeco. I love that stuff!
I wish I was born in Louisiana.

Which artists are you following at the moment?

Women. Broken Water. Manic Attracts. Lost Lovers Brigade.

*Sabians*

When we were animals and we wandered
Through the forest in the twilight
Underneath the canopy that hides the stars
But our desires shine naked and true

We were members of a star worshipping cult
In 6th century syria
Wandering through the desert and chasing shooting stars

I tracked you down to industrial town
Wreckage surrounds you when I found you
The heart of winter you were crying
You couldn’t speak I’ve been chasing you in my dreams

I will find you

download track When I See You Again

*When I See You Again*

When I see you again I’m gonna love you so
Honey don’t you know
I’ve been spending all my days just dreaming of you
What else can I do

Oh! Oh! When I see you again

You gotta hold on me
I love you recklessly
And I won’t you to know
Tell me where and I’ll go

Oh! Oh! When I see you again

I’ve had doubts in the past but I’ve got none of that
All I have is a heart on fire for you
I’ve had doubts in the past but I’ve let them go
All the others I’ve known are nothing but ghosts
I’ve had doubts in the past but they’re all gone now
All the others I’ve known are nothing but ghosts