Starcrawler

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| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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| genre = Glam rock,{{cite web |last1=Scarlett |first1=Liz |title=11 bands bringing glam rock into the future |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/11-bands-bringing-glam-rock-into-the-future |website=Classic Rock |access-date=27 December 2024}} pop punk, {{nowrap|rock and roll{{cite web |last1=JAMES |first1=FALLING |title=Local Talent Gets Its Moment in the Sun at Echo Park Rising |url=https://www.laweekly.com/music/local-talent-gets-its-moment-in-the-sun-at-echo-park-rising-9754776 |website=LA Weekly |date=August 16, 2018 |accessdate=23 October 2018}}}}

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| years_active = 2015–present

| label = Rough Trade, Big Machine

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| current_members = Arrow de Wilde
Henri Cash
Tim Franco
Seth Carolina
Bill Cash

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Starcrawler is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2015. The band consists of lead singer Arrow de Wilde, guitarist Henri Cash, bassist Tim Franco, drummer Seth Carolina, and pedal steel/guitar player Bill Cash. They have released three studio albums: Starcrawler (2018), Devour You (2019) and She Said (2022).

Starcrawler lead singer Arrow de Wilde and guitarist Henri Cash both attended Los Angeles' Grand Arts High School.{{cite web|author=Aly Comingore |url=https://nylon.com/articles/nylon-arrow-de-wilde-september-2017 |title=Starcrawler's Arrow De Wilde Knows How To Put On A Show |website=Nylon.com |date=2017-08-23 |accessdate=2020-03-12}} De Wilde is the child of photographer Autumn de Wilde and drummer Aaron Sperske.{{Cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-starcrawler-20180131-story.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180131232714/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-starcrawler-20180131-story.html|archive-date = January 31, 2018|title = Arrow de Wilde's Starcrawler dives into the L.A. Indie scene like it was born to rock|website = Los Angeles Times|date = January 31, 2018}}

History

=Origins=

In the summer of 2015, Arrow de Wilde and Austin Smith came together to collaborate in making music. When the school year began in 2015/2016, the two decided to recruit new members, a guitarist and bassist. One day during school Wilde saw Henri Cash and asked, "You look cool, do you play guitar?" Cash was carrying a tuba at the time. Wilde later recruited bassist Tim Franco. In an interview with FY Magazine when asked about the origins of the name Starcrawler, drummer Austin Smith said, "It’s something I just came up with, random word association." Arrow added, "We got our first show booked and didn't have a name."{{cite web |url=http://cultureaddicts.com/2017/05/05/starcrawler-release-debut-single-ants/ |title=Starcrawler release debut single 'Ants' - Culture Addicts |website=cultureaddicts.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170506100729/http://cultureaddicts.com/2017/05/05/starcrawler-release-debut-single-ants/ |archive-date=6 May 2017 |url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://fuckingyoung.es/starcrawler-band/|title = Is Rock Here to Stay? Catching up with Starcrawler, the Band That Will Make You Fall in Love with Rock All over Again|date = November 2017}}

= 2017–2018: Early period and debut album =

Starcrawler's debut 7", "Ants" / "Used To Know", was released in 2017 on red/white splatter vinyl with a picture sleeve in a limited edition of 500 copies, which sold out quickly. Starcrawler released their first 7" single from their debut album, "I Love LA" / "Castaway", on Rough Trade Records on February 16, 2018. The single features a photo of the band on the front and back labels, and comes in a pink sleeve.

In March 2018, Starcrawler performed a number of shows at the world's biggest music showcase, South By Southwest (SXSW), in Austin, Texas. Their performances gained notoriety for their energy and antics. During their final gig at SXSW, lead singer de Wilde terrorized the crowd by spitting blood in the face of a photographer, hurling attendees' personal possessions into the crowd, and firing a snot rocket into the face of another audience member.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/features/reports/Starcrawler-Will-Spit-Blood-In-Your-Face/21860859.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180326145533/http://www.hotpress.com/features/reports/Starcrawler-Will-Spit-Blood-In-Your-Face/21860859.html|archive-date = March 26, 2018|title = Starcrawler Will Spit Blood in Your Face}} Starcrawler won the Grulke Prize for Developing U.S. Act at SXSW for their performances at the festival.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sxsw.com/news/2018/the-2018-grulke-prize-winners-starcrawler-jadebird-toddrundgren/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180319212942/https://www.sxsw.com/news/2018/the-2018-grulke-prize-winners-starcrawler-jadebird-toddrundgren/|archive-date = March 19, 2018|title = The 2018 SXSW Grulke Prize Winners|date = March 19, 2018}}

Starcrawler performed their singles "Love's Gone Again" and "I Love LA" live on Later With Jools Holland on May 29, 2018 before the start of their 2018 European Tour. The tour ran from May 30 to June 23 and included concerts in Spain, Luxembourg, Germany, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Austria, France and the Netherlands.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}}

The band's self-titled debut album Starcrawler was released that year by Rough Trade Records on both white and black vinyl. 200 copies were also pressed on white vinyl with an alternate cover.{{Cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-ca-ms-california-sounds-starcrawler-knower-tejada-20180115-story.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180115143328/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-ca-ms-california-sounds-starcrawler-knower-tejada-20180115-story.html|archive-date = January 15, 2018|title = California Sounds: Fresh L.A. Rock from Starcrawler, a jazz-funk breakdown by Knower and John Tejada's new music with Reggie Watts|website = Los Angeles Times|date = January 15, 2018}}

=2018–2020: ''Devour You''=

Starcrawler released the single "Hollywood Ending" along "Tank Top" as a B-side on November 16, 2018.{{cite web |url=http://www.remotecontrolrecords.com.au/listen-starcrawler-hollywood-ending-tank-top/ |title=Listen: Starcrawler – 'Hollywood Ending' / 'Tank Top' |publisher=Remote Control Records |accessdate=November 11, 2018}}

On February 26, 2019, Starcrawler released the second single "She Gets Around" that recalls '90s alternative rock bands like Nirvana and The Breeders with heavy power chords and Arrow's vocal performance who snarls the tune's dark lyrics in between growls and howls.{{cite web |url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/02/starcrawler-she-gets-around-stream/ |title=Starcrawler drop explosive power anthem She Gets Around: Stream |date=February 26, 2019 |publisher=Consequence of Sound |accessdate=February 26, 2019}}

The band contributed a cover of the Ramones song with the same title to the soundtrack of the film Pet Sematary, which was digitally released on April 5, 2019.{{cite web |url=http://diymag.com/2019/04/05/starcrawler-cover-pet-sematary-for-film-soundtrack |title=Starcrawler cover 'Pet Sematary' for film soundtrack |work=DIY |date=April 5, 2019 |accessdate=April 5, 2019}}

On October 11, the band released their second studio album Devour You.{{cite web |url=https://aupium.com/2019/10/11/starcrawlers-new-album-devour-you-is-made-of-blood-sweat-physical-injuries/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014065006/https://aupium.com/2019/10/11/starcrawlers-new-album-devour-you-is-made-of-blood-sweat-physical-injuries/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=October 14, 2019 |title=Starcrawler's New Album 'Devour You' Is Made Of Blood, Sweat & Physical Injuries|date=October 11, 2019|publisher=Aupium |accessdate=October 11, 2019}}

=2020–present: ''She Said''=

On August 2, 2020, de Wilde stated in an Instagram post that she was sexually assaulted in a dressing room by a male stripper in January on a tour stop with The Growlers in Melbourne, Australia. She said her bandmates were locked out of the dressing room while the assault took place, and that while none of the members of The Growlers directly participated in the assault, they laughed and filmed the incident, in which she repeatedly attempted to leave but was held down. Starcrawler guitarist Henri Cash later made a statement backing up de Wilde's claims, stating that the band had tried to enter the room to no avail. Brooks Nielsen, lead singer of The Growlers, who was said to have orchestrated the incident, issued an apology on Instagram and stated that guitarist Matt Taylor had taken temporary leave despite denying the allegations.{{Cite web|last=Bloom|first=Madison|title=Starcrawler's Arrow de Wilde Accuses the Growlers of Facilitating Sexual Assault, Band "Takes Full Responsibility"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/the-growlers-accused-of-misconduct-by-starcrawler-arrow-de-wilde-issue-apology/|access-date=2020-08-04|website=Pitchfork|date=July 31, 2020|language=en-us}}{{Cite web|date=2020-08-01|title=Starcrawler's Arrow de Wilde says the Growlers filmed male stripper sexually assaulting her|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-08-01/starcrawler-arrow-de-wilde-growlers-sexual-assault-allegation-burger-records|access-date=2020-08-04|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US}}

On October 8, Austin Smith announced his departure from the band on Instagram, citing his need for time to "[find] the joy of life with family and friends" and for a "much needed break". The band later confirmed Austin's departure, stating he was "no longer playing in Starcrawler", and that they "wish him well in the future."{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CGFyIJ0B7jK/?igshid=d010r8yti7ia |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/seeyahhh/2415557237772105930_2415557235037351333 |archive-date=December 25, 2021 |url-access=registration|access-date=2020-10-08|website=Instagram|title=Âustin on Instagram: "Dear Starcrawler Friends and Family, I'd like to thank all the fans, my friends, and family for your support over the years. It's been an incredible journey. One I will never forget. Thank you for letting me do what I love and play drums for you all. I will no longer be performing with Starcrawler. I know 2020 has been a hard year for us all. I've decided to take time off to focus on finding the joy of life with friends and family and take a much needed break during these difficult times to rediscover my love for music. I am beyond grateful for the unforgettable experiences and all the kind and wonderful people I have connected with during my years with Starcrawler! I am excited to see what the future holds and look forward to reconnecting soon. ❤️ 📷: @atibaphoto" }}{{cbignore}}{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGKpl4JUig/?igshid=xo9ruzhv5u24 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/starcrawler/2415665088764922016 |archive-date=December 25, 2021 |url-access=registration|access-date=2020-10-08|website=Instagram|title=STARCRAWLER on Instagram }}{{cbignore}}

Starcrawler released their third album, She Said, on September 16, 2022 via Big Machine Records.[https://www.bigmachinelabelgroup.com/news/big-machine-records-signs-american-rock-band-starcrawler BIG MACHINE RECORDS SIGNS AMERICAN ROCK BAND STARCRAWLER]

Critical reception

In a review in The Guardian the band was described as "Blending the sludgy, doom-laden riffs of Black Sabbath with the urgent pop-punk of The Runaways, the young LA band Starcrawler are a group whose entire DNA seems linked to the 1970s."{{cite news|author=Daniel Dylan Wray|title=Starcrawler review – fake blood and oral sex in faithful Sabbath homage | Music|newspaper=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jan/18/starcrawler-review-deaf-institute-manchester|accessdate=2020-03-12}}

Band members

Current members

Arrow de Wilde - vocals (2015 - present)
Henri Cash - guitar (2015 - present)
Tim Franco - bass (2016 - present)
Seth Carolina - drums (2020 - present)
Bill Cash - pedal steel/guitar (2020 - present)

Former members

Austin Smith - drums (2015 - 2020)

Discography

=Studio albums=

Starcrawler (2018)
Devour You (2019)
She Said (2022)

=Extended plays=

Acoustic Sessions (2023)

=Singles=

"Ants" / "Used to Know" (2017)
"Let Her Be" (2017)
"I Love LA" / "Castaway" (2018)
"Love's Gone Again" (2018)
"Chicken Woman" (2018)
"Hollywood Ending" / "Tank Top" (2018)
"She Gets Around" (2019)
"Pet Sematary" (2019)
"Bet My Brains" (2019)
"No More Pennies" (2019)
"Lizzy" / "Bet My Brains" (“Live At Third Man”) (2020)
"I Need To Know" ft. Mike Campbell (2020)
"Roadkill" (2022){{cite web |title=Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations |url=https://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases |website=AllAccess |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606204011/https://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases |archive-date=June 6, 2022 |url-status=dead}} No. 40 Alternative Airplay{{cite magazine |title=Alternative Airplay - Week of August 20, 2022 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/alternative-airplay/2022-08-20 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=August 20, 2022}}
"She Said" (2022)
"Stranded" (2022)
"Broken Angels" (2022)
"Stranded (Acoustic)" (2022)
"Learn To Say Goodbye" (2024)

=Music videos=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" \|+ List of music videos, showing year released and director ! scope="col" style="width:14em;" \| Title ! scope="col"\| Year ! scope="col"\| Album ! scope="col"\| Director(s)
scope="row"\| "Ants" \| rowspan="3"\| 2017 \| {{n/a}} \| Chris Blauvelt & Autumn de Wilde
scope="row"\| "Let Her Be" \| rowspan="4"\| Starcrawler \| J. Casey Modderno
scope="row"\| "I Love LA" \| rowspan="2"\| Autumn de Wilde
scope="row"\| "Love's Gone Again" \| rowspan="2"\| 2018
scope="row"\| "Chicken Woman" \| rowspan="3"\| Gilbert Trejo
scope="row"\| "Hollywood Ending" \| rowspan="4"\| 2019 \| rowspan="4"\| Devour You
scope="row"\| "She Gets Around"
scope="row"\| "Bet My Brains" \| Jellyclaw
scope="row"\| "No More Pennies" \| Arrow de Wilde & Jonathan King
scope="row"\| "I Need To Know" (ft. Mike Campbell) \| 2020 \| {{n/a}} \| rowspan="6"\| Gilbert Trejo
scope="row"\| "Goodtime Girl" \| 2021 \| Dark Nights: Death Metal Soundtrack
scope="row"\| "Roadkill" \| rowspan="3"\| 2022 \| rowspan="3"\| She Said
scope="row"\| "She Said"
scope="row"\| "Stranded"
scope="row"\| "Learn To Say Goodbye" \| 2024 \| {{n/a}}

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ List of music videos, showing year released and director

! scope="col" style="width:14em;" | Title

! scope="col"| Year

! scope="col"| Album

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scope="row"| "Ants"

| rowspan="3"| 2017

| {{n/a}}

| Chris Blauvelt & Autumn de Wilde

scope="row"| "Let Her Be"

| rowspan="4"| Starcrawler

| J. Casey Modderno

scope="row"| "I Love LA"

| rowspan="2"| Autumn de Wilde

scope="row"| "Love's Gone Again"

| rowspan="2"| 2018

scope="row"| "Chicken Woman"

| rowspan="3"| Gilbert Trejo

scope="row"| "Hollywood Ending"

| rowspan="4"| 2019

| rowspan="4"| Devour You

scope="row"| "She Gets Around"

scope="row"| "Bet My Brains"

| Jellyclaw

scope="row"| "No More Pennies"

| Arrow de Wilde & Jonathan King

scope="row"| "I Need To Know" (ft. Mike Campbell)

| 2020

| {{n/a}}

| rowspan="6"| Gilbert Trejo

scope="row"| "Goodtime Girl"

| 2021

| Dark Nights: Death Metal Soundtrack

scope="row"| "Roadkill"

| rowspan="3"| 2022

| rowspan="3"| She Said

scope="row"| "She Said"

scope="row"| "Stranded"

scope="row"| "Learn To Say Goodbye"

| 2024

| {{n/a}}

=Miscellaneous musical appearances and collaborations=

Contributed the song "Ants" to Rough Trade Shops: Counter Culture 17 (2017).
Contributed the song "Pet Sematary" to Pet Sematary Soundtrack (2019).
Contributed the song "Let Her Be (live)" to City / Valley : a Live Recording of the Brekfest Festival (2019).
Featured on the track "Turn Over The World" on Perry Farrell's album The Glitz ; The Glamour Boxset (2021).
Contributed the song "Goodtime Girl" to Dark Nights: Death Metal Soundtrack (2021).
Contributed the song "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough" to Jackass 4.5 (2022).

Filmography

=Documentary=

City / Valley : A Concert Film of The Brekfest Festival (2019)
What Drives Us (2021)

References

External links

{{official website}}

Category:2015 establishments in California

Category:Rock music groups from California

Category:Big Machine Records artists

Category:Rough Trade Records artists

Category:Musical groups from Los Angeles

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