The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008]

About Me

The Donde Stars are a 4 piece band originating from the dark recesses of The Rhondda Valley in South Wales. The band formed in Christmas 2003 and comprise of Luke Williams (Guitar / Vocals), Mat Acreman (Bass), Matthew Harris (Keyboard / Guitar / Strings), and Michael Thompson (Drums). Described as ..One of the best unsigned bands in the UK.. XFM and ..F***ing Brilliant.. BBC Radio Wales, the band is regularly compared to the likes of Radiohead, Muse and Jeff Buckley, and their influences further draw upon the likes of The Pixies, Manic Street Preachers, Elliott Smith and Charles Bukowski.
The bands Melancholic anthems reflect their heritage of growing up in an economically depressed and socially deprived area. Luke explains ..essentially our songs are tragic, romantic, introverted songs about unrequited love, being skint, feeling unconnected to the world and nature, and a terrible uneasiness with adult life... The band describe their music as ..Spire twisting beauty rock.., Luke..s lamenting sorrow etched voice transcends above the seemingly schitzophrenic collage of intricate guitar and overdriven bass.
The band have had a good start to their career receiving regular radio play on international, national and local radio. The band received the accolade of being named Best Band of 2005 by college radio station GTFM, and have further been personally requested to perform a live radio session for BBC Radio Wales.
In the 3 years the Donde Stars have been together they have played extensively throughout the UK cementing a large fan base, supporting the likes of The Crimea and Drew McConnel (Babyshambles). In 2004 the band saw off competition from over 1000 bands in order to win the right to play The Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the Performing Rights Society.
The band recently recorded their Debut Single, You Can Keep the Kids, with the help of Tim Lewis (Spiritualized) to be released on Reacharound Records in association with Red Case Productions, Via Pinnacle, on March 13th 2007.

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Member Since: 10/30/2005
Band Website: dondestars.co.uk
Band Members: Luke - Guitar / Vocals
Mat - Bass / Vocals
Matthew - Keys / Guitar / Vocals
Michael - Drums

Influences: Radiohead, Muse, Jeff Buckley, Manics, Elliott Smith, Nick Cave, Pixies, Death Cab for Cutie, Arcade Fire, Beach Boys, Beck, Belly, Ben Folds Five, Sunny Day Real Estate, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Clinic, Hole, Iron and Wine, Pavement, Right Said Fred.

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We’re not dead... Honest.

Hi everyone,Sorry we haven't been very active on the myspace front in recent times. In the words of Winston Churchill, "We've been busy as fuck"&We've been slaving away in the quaint Elltec Studios, P...
Posted by The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008] on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:35:00 PST

Metro Weekender 2007

Helloooo! As you may or may not already know....we're gonna be playing the XFM stage at this years Metro Weekender festival. Anyway....just to remind you...Tickets can be ordered from www.ticketmaster...
Posted by The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008] on Thu, 24 May 2007 03:43:00 PST

Bookings

If you're interested in booking The Donde Stars please Email Gethin Evans on [email protected] . Due to the volume of messages received via Myspace we can often miss enquiries sent t...
Posted by The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008] on Tue, 15 May 2007 06:22:00 PST

YOU CAN KEEP THE KIDS & PIANISSIMO DOWNLOADS NOW AVAILABLE

Hey everyone, As well as grabbing your physical copy of the single, you can also download a digital copy! The single is available through iTunes, Napster, Virgin, HMV & Woolworth's online music...
Posted by The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008] on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:19:00 PST

News Update....

Hello everyone,..How's it going?.. Sorry it's been so long since we've written an update but we've been really busy of late what with recording and promoting our first single... You can now enjoy the ...
Posted by The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008] on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 03:16:00 PST

Retro Magazine Interview

The Donde Stars RETRO October Edition OXJAM @ Howard Gardens Your musical influences seem varying, citing diversities such as the Beach boys & Radiohead, how would you describe your style? ...
Posted by The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008] on Mon, 09 Oct 2006 05:20:00 PST

Cardiff Barfly Review

Virgin Mobile Louder ~ The Donde Stars Barfly, Cardiff Thursday 10 August 2006 Call me cynical, but I am always a little dubious upon checking out the local talent. There are already so many brill...
Posted by The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008] on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:29:00 PST

Cardiff Barfly pics.......

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Posted by The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008] on Sun, 13 Aug 2006 02:36:00 PST

T-shirt competition

Ok......we've got 3 Donde Stars 'Heart' shirts to give away (pictured below) To be in with a chance of winning one simply leave us a comment telling us why we should send you one. We'll then pic...
Posted by The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008] on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:59:00 PST

New Pink Heart Shirts available!!

Be the first to get your hands on the brand new Donde Stars shirts. Available via mail order or at any live show priced at just 5 pounds. Sizes - Gents.....S/M/L Ladies... 10/12/14 Plus Unisex Ski...
Posted by The Donde Stars [DEBUT ALBUM SPRING 2008] on Wed, 26 Apr 2006 03:56:00 PST