KillerStar kick off 2026 with thier new single ‘Afterglow’.
Band founders Rob Fleming and James Sedge started the band to channel their passion for ‘70s art-rock and modern alternative sounds, while fate drew a phenomenal team of stellar David Bowie band members/collaborators into their world. That resulted in glowing reviews for their self-titled debut. Now they look ahead to the March 20th release of their second album ‘The Afterglow’ by sharing its title track as their new single. Listen HERE.
After the swaggering first single ‘So Easy’, KillerStar hit harder with the potent, high-tempo ‘The Afterglow’. Its driving intensity and soaring hook make for an instantly captivating anthem, but it also provides the space for all of its musicians to shine. Earl Slick’s lead guitar is irresistible: a free-flowing balance between pure melody and a gritty edge from a man currently commemorating the 50th anniversary of his work on Bowie’s classic ‘Station To Station’. There’s also wonderfully unorthodox keys from Mike Garson (‘Aladdin Sane’, ‘Young Americans’ and more) while soaring backing vocals from The Webb Sisters (Leonard Cohen, Dave Gilmour) provide a counterpoint to Rob Fleming’s strident lead.
This is all underpinned by a rock solid groove driven by James Sedge’s drums, Rob Fleming’s crunchy rhythm guitar and virtuoso Bass playing by Mark Plati (David Bowie’s Earthling among many others)
Rob Fleming says, “The Afterglow is the title track from our new album of the same name. The song aims to invoke that euphoric glow/ feeling you get after watching a great live show or playing music onstage. We feel this is reflected in the energy of the playing on this song, all musicians playing as one serving the song, it propels forward at pace sprinkled with some ear worm riffs and hooks.”
‘The Afterglow’ album is available to pre-order / pre-save HERE. It will be released on limited edition silver vinyl, regular black vinyl, CD and digital formats.
Talking of which, KillerStar will return to the 100 Club to play two special album launch shows on March 6th and 7th. Tickets are available HERE. All three of their previous shows at the venue have sold-out.
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