Rob Fleming Vocals, Guitar, Synths // James Sedge Drums
with
Earl Slick Guitar // Emm Gryner Vocals // Gail Ann Dorsey Bass
Mike Garson Piano // Donny MaCaslin Sax // Tim Lefebvre Bass
Mark Plati Additional Guitar

KillerStar’s self-titled debut album weaves modern and classic rock into a distinct sound that features sophisticated harmonies, catchy hooks and elements of art rock. The album comprises memorable songs that blend crunchy guitars with textured synths, hook-laden vocals and ethereal harmonies.

(★★★★) Mojo Magazine
(★★★★) The Times
(★★★★) “All killer. All star.” RNR Magazine
”Impeccable musicianship (8/10)” Music Connection
"Uncanny project... evocative debut album" Vintage Guitar magazine
Named one of “The 12 most exciting acts in the world” by Q magazine

The band have joined forces with a team of musicians and trusted collaborators from David Bowie’s band: Mike Garson on piano, Earl Slick and Mark Plati on guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey and Tim Lefebvre on bass, Emm Gryner on backing vocals, and Donny McCaslin on saxophone.
Collectively, the KillerStar album’s guest musicians have contributed to almost every era of Bowie’s vast discography, from the landmark ‘Aladdin Sane’ to the final goodbye of ‘Blackstar’. Although, while the KillerStar name references one of Bowie’s relatively deeper cuts, the album really doesn’t feel like an homage to The Thin White Duke. And that’s simply because it was never intended to be one. Rob and James wrote the songs and had recorded the first KillerStar demos independently, without any advance planning on who else would be involved.

Earl Slick says, “Since Bowie died, we’ve all gone off in different directions, but with this album we worked on new material and that was great.”

As Emm Gryner sees it, KillerStar finds the gap between earthy rock and nightclub glamour. “There’s a rock’n’roll energy that feels like it is from the street, but it also has a serious style. The Bowie alumni have a very special bond and we always will. David united us in a truly special way, where we spent a lot of time together — even for the short time we were together — and to be able to hear each other again in this way was unique. I am sure David would have loved this album.”  

The debut single ‘Should’ve Known Better’ was released on Sept 15th on HighWire Records. The 2nd single ‘Falling Through’ was released on Nov 4th. Third single ‘Got Me All Wrong’ was released in January. A final single ‘You’re A Chameleon’ was released as a lead into the album release.

The KillerStar album was released on vinyl/cd/digital on March 1 2024

“The standout Go (Hold On Tight) moves in slinky fashion before unfurling a gigantic, irresistible chorus; You’re A Chameleon channels Suede and the closing Falling Through takes almost seven minutes to tell its beguiling tale, as Donny McCaslin’s saxophone wails appealing in the background. There’s more to come here, hopefully”. (★★★★) MOJO

Rob Fleming & James Sedge. Photo by Jimmy King