yiannis 201 Report post Posted June 2, 2017 Just like the title asks. I've looked at Pete Ardron's facebook page but only found info about his solo tours. The O-S official page hasn't been updated since 2015 - when they joyfully celebrated 15 years of gigging. Does anyone know if this means they've split up or they're on an indefinite hiatus? I really like their second album, Faster, it sounds pretty unique to my ears; I hope there's a follow-up at some point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gagarin Project 400 Report post Posted June 2, 2017 no idea why don't you ask him directly ? they know better ! and post the iink to album you mention please, not sure i listened it before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yiannis 201 Report post Posted June 2, 2017 I, erm, don't have facebook Can't find a bandcamp or a yt link with the whole album; next best thing is the videos collected on the discogs page: https://www.discogs.com/Orchid-Star-Faster/release/2988737 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timeisart 170 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 http://orchidstar.infoOver on the right hand side it says there is a new post made today (June 2) that says there's an upcoming event on June 11th, so I guess they're still active.On a side note, isn't it a huge band with 10+ members? Sounds like a lot to keep track of. edit: nevermind, from their website: Orchid-Star has performed with anything from 3 to 10 people on stage, core members and occasional guestsThe members' diverse musical background embellishes the live sets as well as broadening the personality of the music. Below is an almost complete list of those who have performed with Orchid star. Current Line-upPete Ardron - Kbds and other stuff ÷»Myo - vocals ÷»Samanta Ray - vocals ÷»Pierre Luigi - guitar/bass ÷»SandRa - dancer »Sean Spindrift - percussion ÷»Damien Thill - percussionKarl Walinets - trombone, sax, bass guitar, mandolinKim Retallick - violin 1 yiannis reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yiannis 201 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 Thanks timeisart, I didn't notice that. Seems like it's maily live shows they're doing as a band now. Wish I lived in London again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timeisart 170 Report post Posted June 4, 2017 http://mailchi.mp/41f05774218d/new-chillout-event-downtime-jun-11th-free-more-news actually that link leads to more info about that event, and it says that it's not actually Orchid Star playing, just Pete Ardron with Liquid Lounge and Terra Nine. So this doesn't answer if Orchid Star is still active or not. But at least Pete Ardron is definitely still active, and he always seemed to be the main force behind Orchid Star. I agree that Pete and Orchid Star make great and unique music though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timeisart 170 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 New album "Merge" out June 15th, 2018 https://arabdigital-pinkhampsterrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/merge 1 yiannis reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yiannis 201 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 That's some great news, thanks for the tip Gordon 1 timeisart reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timeisart 170 Report post Posted June 12, 2018 Bad news from the latest Orchid Star email newsletter: Dear Friends, This is just a quick message to let you know that unfortunately we've had to postpone the release of the new Orchid-Star album by 4 weeks until July 13th with the launch party on Sunday 15th due to the printing job being terrible when we got the CDs back from the factory but we will be going ahead with a regular Downtime event at Cafe Cairo this Sunday (Jun 17) regardless, with your hosts me and DJ Liquid Lounge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timeisart 170 Report post Posted July 13, 2018 Out now: 1 yiannis reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yiannis 201 Report post Posted July 14, 2018 Thanks for the reminder Gordon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trala Lama 10 Report post Posted July 14, 2018 the launch event was moved to Sunday July 15th https://www.facebook.com/events/160350234824787 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yiannis 201 Report post Posted July 16, 2018 Nice and loungy overall, but a lot less psychedelic than Faster. The first tune has a very Astralasia-like flavour. I really like the last one. I'm sure the album would sound perfect at a beach bar, especially if I were stoned and reclined on a deck chair. I don't know if I'll be inclined to listen to it again very soon at home though. We'll see. Anyone else listened to it? What do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites