The songs are called "Pile of Ash" and "Memory Palace", and if you have seen us perform live in the past year or so you will definitely have heard at least one of them.
Up next: The Painted Ship on August 16
Wiggedout Music presents the Starling Effect at the Painted Ship (2884 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC) on Saturday, August 16, with guests Shimbashi Station and Thomas Van Alstine. We're pretty excited about this one for a couple of reasons. The first is that we played at the Painted Ship last September and really enjoyed it. The … Continue reading Up next: The Painted Ship on August 16
Follow us on social media
Hi! Did you know that when bands apply for festivals and other opportunities, the number of followers they have on social media can make a difference to whether they get selected or not? With that in mind, it would sure mean a lot to us if everyone who reads this (assuming you're reading it because … Continue reading Follow us on social media
Come see us at the Fox Cabaret!
We are super excited about this one. We have been wanting to play at the Fox for a long time, and we will finally get the chance on July 18, thanks to Star Collector. Pretty cool that the Bad Beats are also on the bill. Get there early, because we're up first, at 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading Come see us at the Fox Cabaret!
Catch us live this Friday! (and also next month)
(Originally posted on John's personal blog.) It’s been a relatively quiet start to the New Year for the Starling Effect, but we’re gearing up for a couple of shows that I want to tell you about. Because it’s exciting. For me. (Your mileage may vary.) On March 21, we return to our old stomping grounds, … Continue reading Catch us live this Friday! (and also next month)
A (belated) Happy New Year from the Starling Effect
Oh, hey! A belated Happy New Year to anyone who reads this. (Does anyone read this?) Did you have a good holiday season? Just wanted to check in with a little update from our neck of the woods. As noted previously, we are playing a show at the Princeton Pub on March 21st. I mention … Continue reading A (belated) Happy New Year from the Starling Effect
Update on upcoming live shows
We regret to announce that due to circumstances outside of our control, our show at KW Studios (originally slated for January 10) will no longer be happening. However! We do have a couple of other shows upcoming... On March 21, we will return to the Princeton Pub for a gig with China Syndrome and Moonfoil. … Continue reading Update on upcoming live shows
Show updates and ticket links!
In a previous blog post we told you about our upcoming show January 10 at KW Studios and promised that ticket info was forthcoming. Well, we now have said info, but there's more. Our originally scheduled headliner, Hotel Decor, had to pull out, so now we have Shimbashi Station closing the show with their quirky … Continue reading Show updates and ticket links!
Our first show of 2025
Well, we're pretty excited about this one! It's a venue we've never played before. KW Studios is at 111 West Hastings, in the Woodward's Building, which has a long and storied history. (And also a big rotating W atop a replica of the Eiffel Tower, which makes it hard to miss.) Truth be told, we … Continue reading Our first show of 2025
The Starling Effect on Wham! Bam! EAST VAN!
A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of being interviewed at our rehearsal space by DJ Medy from CJSF. Listen to the audio of the Wham! Bam! EAST VAN! episode here, or watch the video version below. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dsbg5jF7Nmg?si=2Dn-BJ272kjv-rAv
The Starling Effect 