Dubstar

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Dubstar
Dubstar, 1997. Left to right: Chris Wilkie, Sarah Blackwood, Steve Hillier.
Dubstar, 1997. Left to right: Chris Wilkie, Sarah Blackwood, Steve Hillier.
Background information
Origin Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Genre(s) Indie dance
Years active 1992—2000
Label(s) Food
Associated
acts
Client
Website http://www.dubstar.com/
Former members
Sarah Blackwood
Steve Hillier
Chris Wilkie

Dubstar were a British dance-pop act formed by Sarah Blackwood, Steve Hillier and Chris Wilkie. They formed in 1993 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and have released three original albums and one 'best of' compilation. They are best known for the singles "Stars", "No More Talk" and "Not So Manic Now". Sarah Blackwood joined the electroclash group Client in 2002. "Stars" has been covered by the gothic metal band Lacuna Coil.

Contents

[edit] Personnel

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • Disgraceful (1995)
    • Disgraceful (with remix disc) (1996)
  • Goodbye (1997)
  • Make It Better (2000)
  • Stars - The Best of Dubstar (2004)

[edit] Singles

"Stars", the best-selling single by Dubstar, received a wide variety of play time in clubs, and on the radio. Many remixes were also created of this song. "Stars" also allowed Dubstar to achieve American recognition.

The following singles were released in the UK by Dubstar, via Food Records:

  • "Stars" (1995) UK #40
  • "Anywhere" (1995)UK #37
  • "Not So Manic Now" (1995) UK #18
  • "Stars" (re-release) (1996) #UK15
  • "Elevator Song" (1996) UK#26
  • "No More Talk" (1997) UK #20
  • "Cathedral Park" (1997) UK #41
  • "I Will Be Your Girlfriend" (1998) UK#28
  • "I (Friday Night)" (2000) UK#37

[edit] Exclusive songs

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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