Terrorbird

"Names of Stars are an LA-based foursome that really make you work for a chorus. Bad thing? Nah. Great thing." -David Bevan (Tripwire/Pitchfork)

Names of Stars' 2010 self-produced debut made an immediate impact in the blogosphere, drawing praise and comparisons to Phoenix and early Coldplay, as well as receiving crucial early support from their hometown radio station, KCRW. The band boasts a strong core audience in L.A that is expanding quickly, thanks to their emotional and sonically-rich perfor- mances, and has drawn positive attention for their restoring a dramatic ethos to the indie rock genre.

Singer/keyboardist Gabe Grayson formerly performed as a solo electronica artist (after apprenticing under electronica pioneer BT) and Names of Stars was born when guitarist Scott Glenn, after attending one of Gabe's shows at the now-defunct Temple Bar in Santa Monica, approached him about starting a project with live instruments. Bassist Sid Jordan spent his past years supporting Pete Yorn and playing in his own band, the T-Bone Burnett-produced Minibar. He was introduced to Names of Stars by legendary KCRW DJ Tricia Halloran and quickly became a full-time member. Broc Funke holds down the drums in his unique style founded in his jazz training. The band together spent the entirety of 2009 creating their 8-track introduction to the world.