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Weatherstar
OriginSouthport, Connecticut, United States
Genres
Years active2009–2018
LabelsThe Working Group
Past members

Weatherstar was an American pop rock group that originated in 2009 in Southport, Connecticut.[1] The group started out as a solo project by founding member Cameron Walker-Wright, before turning into a full band. The group has released five extended plays and seven singles.

History

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Weatherstar formed in the summer of 2009 by lead vocalist and guitarist, Cameron Walker-Wright.[2] The band started out as a solo project, before turning into a full band.[3] The band name came from lyrics of the group's songs that referred to the weather.[4] The band topped the PureVolume's Top Unsigned Bands of 2009 charts.[2] The group released their self-titled debut EP on May 4, 2010, which includes the songs, "Wish You Would Stay" and "Postcards".[5] The group toured with The Bigger Lights, The Graduate and You Me and Everyone We Know, as well as performing at the Vans Warped Tour in 2010.[6] In August 2010, the band released their second EP titled, Acoustic. On April 19, 2011, Weatherstar released their debut single, "Crystal Ball" along with the B-side, "Can't Get Away From U".[7] The band released a free EP Covers, in April 2011.[8]

In August 2011, the band joined Plug In Stereo on their first headling tour, Nothing to Something, along with Bird By Bird.[9] In October 2011, Weatherstar joined Before You Exit and Mitchy Collins on the Next Big Thing tour.[10] In November 2011, their fourth EP, Christmas Makes the Heart Grow Fonder was released, along with the lead single "It's Not Christmas Without You Here".[11] Additionally, a remix to "Crystal Ball" by Andrew Goldstein was released that same month.[12] In December 2011, the group joined The Ready Set on his Acoustic tour.[13] They also performed at the Glamour Kills holiday festival that same month.[14]

In March 2012, they released their fifth EP, Out in the Rain.[4] In March 2013, the group released a new single, "Better Off Alone", intended for their upcoming EP.[15] In April 2013, the group toured with Move Out West, Crash the Party, Like Violet and Safe Bet Secret.[16] In October 2013, Walker revealed that the band had gone on hiatus as he wanted to focus on a new project, Animal Fiction.[17] In 2015, Weatherstar returned as a solo project and released a new single, "Time" on SoundCloud.[18] In 2018, Walker announced via Twitter that new music would be released.[19]

Musical style

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Their music has been described as pop rock and pop punk.[5] Walker stated, "We are real dudes trying to make real music inspired by the music we love. We love pop/rock music and it is our calling to create it in new ways."[6] In 2012, Walker formed a new group with his brother, Julian Walker called Brothers, which he called an extension to Weatherstar due to the musical direction that "shifted to a more organic sound."[20]

Members

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Former members

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Former touring members

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  • Matt LiVigni – bass guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)[2]
  • Jesse Weyher – drums (2009–2010)

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays with selected details
Title Album details
Weatherstar
Acoustic
  • Released: August 18, 2010[22]
  • Label: The Working Group
  • Format: CD, digital download
Covers
  • Released: April 2011[8]
  • Label: The Working Group
  • Format: Digital download
Christmas Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
  • Released: November 29, 2011[11]
  • Label: The Working Group
  • Format: Digital download
Out in the Rain
  • Released: March 1, 2012[23]
  • Label: The Working Group
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

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List of singles
Title Year Album
"Crystal Ball"[24] 2011 Non-album singles
"Go"[25]
"Closer"[26]
"It's Not Christmas Without You Here"[11] Christmas Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
"Better Off Alone"[15] 2013 Non-album singles
"Snow"[27]
"Time"[28] 2015

Other appearances

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Title Year Artist(s) Album Notes Ref.
"Radio" 2011 Various Artists A Tribute to Alkaline Trio Guest appearance [29]

References

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  1. ^ "Weatherstar - Myspace". MySpace. Archived from the original on September 14, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Weatherstar - Myspace". MySpace. Archived from the original on December 28, 2009. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  3. ^ "Weatherstar Interview". YouTube. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Weatherstar Interview". talknerdywithus.com. August 9, 2012. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Leslie Simon (June 9, 2010). "The Buzz On: Weatherstar". MTV. Archived from the original on October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Unsigned Find: Weatherstar". Seventeen. December 1, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "Crystal Ball - Single by Weatherstar". Spotify. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Download Weatherstar's Covers EP". The Working Group. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Amber Wade (June 22, 2011). "Plug In Stereo announce first headlining tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  10. ^ "The Next Big Thing Tour Dates". Stitched Sound. August 26, 2011. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  11. ^ a b c "Weatherstar To Release 'Crystal Ball' Remix, Christmas EP". Top40-Charts. November 14, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "Crystal Ball (Andrew Goldstein Remix) - Single by Weatherstar". Spotify. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  13. ^ "The Ready Set Acoustic Tour". Stitched Sound. October 19, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  14. ^ "Exclusive: We Are The In Crowd, The Audition, Sparks The Rescue to play Glamour Kills holiday fest". Alternative Press. September 7, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  15. ^ a b "POZ Download: Weatherstar - Better Off Alone". propertyofzack.com. March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  16. ^ Elyse Von Der Fecht (April 24, 2013). "Move Out West, Weatherstar, Crash The Party, Like Violet & Safe Bet Secret". The Charger Bulletin. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  17. ^ @cameronwalker (October 6, 2013). "Weatherstar is on hiatus for now while I work with my new band @AnimalFiction!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "Weatherstar on SoundCloud". SoundCloud. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  19. ^ @_WEATHERSTAR_ (January 24, 2018). "<3 new music this year my friend" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "The Ready Set's Cameron Walker Unleashes New Band". Buzznet. October 30, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  21. ^ "Weatherstar - EP by Weatherstar". iTunes. Archived from the original on November 18, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  22. ^ "Acoustic - EP by Weatherstar". iTunes. Archived from the original on August 17, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  23. ^ "Out in the Rain - EP by Weatherstar". Spotify. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  24. ^ "Crystal Ball - Single by Weatherstar". iTunes. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  25. ^ "Go - Single by Weatherstar". iTunes. Archived from the original on August 30, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  26. ^ "Closer - Single by Weatherstar". iTunes. Archived from the original on December 5, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  27. ^ "Snow - Single by Weatherstar". Bandcamp. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  28. ^ "Time - Single by Weatherstar". SoundCloud. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  29. ^ "A Tribute to Alkaline - Various Artists". Spotify. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
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