After 7 years of touring and recording, the members of Lo-Star agreed in la… Read Full Bio ↴After 7 years of touring and recording, the members of Lo-Star agreed in late 2011, that their album 'Closer To The Sun' produced by Hugh Padgham, was to be their last and it was time to call an indefinite hiatus on the band.

Closer To The Sun

Lo-Star: Adam Harris - Vocals and Rhythm Guitars
Ben Van Rooyen - Bass Guitars
Brett Lemmon - Lead Guitars
James Sanford - Bass Guitars
Joel Clempson - Drums and Percussion
Ric Albert - Piano, Synths & Backing Vocals

All songs performed by Lo-Star, with guitars on 'Next Time Around' performed by Clem Clempson.
Strings arranged and performed on 'Next Time Around' and 'Everything Was Never Enough', by James Banbury

This album would not be in existence today without the unconditional help and guidance of James Sully, Hugh Padgham, Nick Lo Piccolo, Steve Corbin, and Dave Dix - we are eternally grateful.

Our heartfelt love and thanks also goes out to all of those who helped, inspired and supported us along the way (in no particular order) - The Van Rooyen Family, Sarah Garvey, Clem Clempson, Kate Clempson, Hugh Padgham, Stanley, Sarah Cresswell, Cesar Gimeno Lavin, Alistair Donald, Annabel Lamb, Ian Dowling, Tony Moore, Christian Barnes,The Harris Family, The Vitali Family, Catriona Harris, Gabe & Claire Harris, Dom Harris, Kate, David, Simon and Adrian Albert, Mike Lemmon and the Lemmon Family, Adrian Bushby, Barbs, Damian Taylor, Gav Poolman, Sacha Taylor-Cox, Adrian Meehan, Aung San Suu Kyi, Sandy Dworniak, Kim Machray, Bjorn Hall, Monty Python, Ian Harding, Ged Malone, Andy Varley, Stuart Weston, Illsy, Nicky Stein, Brooke Bloomquist, Ian Laurie, Lili Reinisch, Colin Ellis, Curtis Benjamin, Albert Chesnel, Dylan White, Jesper Sommer, Demi Abiola, David May, Isabel May, Jonny Nash, Simon Paine, Kirsty Williams, Mark Ralph, Tim Patton, Mike Audley, Andy & Rich Simons, Karl O'Keefe, Nick Kershaw, Tim Young, George Harrison, Loretta Bogard, Kaz Reilly, Burma Campaign UK, David Bower & Gibson Guitars, John Maclennan, Ben Batson, Gordon Duncan, Spinal Tap, Derek & Clive, Tim Young, Andy McQueen and all at Notting Hill Music, Solo the Cat, James Banbury.

To everyone who came to see us from the early Kashmir Klub days to the last shows at 93 Ft East - Thank You! x Lo-Star

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For sensational London rockers LO-STAR – the future is now, and the sky is the limit. After learning about the band that the BBC says "follows in the best stadium-filling traditions of Radiohead and U2," the legendary producer of The Police personally sought out to record Lo-Star. Now, this next generation rock band is poised to take its place in the ranks of the world's greatest performers.

Even before they've released a note of music, the traffic-stopping five piece shut down Camden High Street with a powerful rooftop performance that attracted more than 2,500 fans. However, for Lo-Star, collaborating with Hugh Padgham—best known for his extended collaborations with Sting, Phil Collins, The Police, and Genesis that spawned blockbuster albums including Collins’ No Jacket Required (12x platinum); The Police’s Synchronicity (8x platinum); and Genesis’ Invisible Touch (6x platinum) and singles "Every Breath You Take" and "In The Air Tonight" that have sold more than 250 million units worldwide—was a different kind of experience altogether.

"It was a little bit like sleeping with someone for the first time with a room full of people watching," says Lo-Star's Adam Harris. "It was new territory for us—playing new songs in a very intimate environment—and it's not every day you go into a studio with your favorite producer who has produced your favorite albums," the lead singer says, adding that the initial recording sessions were a little reserved, but admits, “We're not very good at being reserved.”

The band quickly relaxed and "so did Hugh," says Harris, when "we reverted to our normal ways of cracking filthy one-liners." Padgham eventually surprised the band by "cracking filthier one-liners than us." The result was a loose environment that allowed the band—Adam, Ric Albert, Brett Lemmon, James Sanford, and Joel Clempson (son of Clem Clempson from Humble Pie, who joins Lo-Star on the exquisite "Next Time Around")—to delve deep into their rich musical rapport and shared personal history to deliver a collection of epic, personally-charged rock songs that are set to resonate with all who hear them.

"It's quite rare that you can recreate the excitement of playing your first song, or your best gig, but working with Hugh has brought that excitement within the band since we started recording with him," says Harris. "He’s guided us in such a way that we don’t recognize when he’s doing it, but his supernatural ability to hear the most minute detail and trademark production has been the perfect combination with our music."

With Padgham guiding them, Lo-Star’s forthcoming debut (working title) Closer To The Sun promises to shake up the musical landscape, introducing a blend of runaway-train energy, pointedly thoughtful lyrical attitude, and a remarkably fresh take on traditional guitar-rock dynamics. As the Guardian observed, "Lo-Star’s music is elegant, vicious, and downright hypnotic in equal parts, with a song to match every mood." The new band-penned material encompasses a broad range of stylistic elements and lyrical moods, from the shimmering guitars and anthemic rush of "Vanished World" to the infectious "Won't Be Your Enemy" with its ringing guitars to the soul-searching groove of "Hear Me Lord" to the swaggering throb of "Make Some Difference" to the aching chord changes of "Drifting" to the dreamy desolation of "Mexico." It's a gorgeous coda to what will undoubtedly be regarded as one of the key recordings of the year.

Anchoring it all together is Harris’ powerful voice. As immediate as it is undeniable, its power is matched only by his singular, Force 10 personality. "We want to set ourselves that little bit apart from everyone else. I think we realized pretty early on what we might be able to achieve," the singer notes. "We would finish rehearsals with these big grins on our faces. We took our time because we’re all perfectionists and we weren’t going to settle for less than the best."

Drifting
Lo-Star Lyrics

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Hands interlocked as we waste our time
Analog synths play through my mind
Drifting along
We don't mind
Drifting along girl we don't mind

I'll heal
Your pain

We've made
Mistakes
We're more
Than that
You're more
Than that
I'll heal your pain
We've made mistakes
We're more than that
You're more than that
You're more than that
We're more than that

More than that
We're more than that

I'll heal your pain
We've made mistakes
We're more than that
You're more than that
You're more than that
We're more than that
I'll heal your pain

Lately
I've missed you baby

Come back home
Come back home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lo-Star's song "Drifting" convey a sense of connection and acceptance between two individuals who are in a state of drifting along in life. The first verse paints a picture of unity and comfort, with the image of hands interlocked symbolizing a strong bond between the two. The mention of analog synths playing through the mind suggests a dreamlike state or a nostalgic feeling. The repetition of "Drifting along, we don't mind" emphasizes a sense of contentment and a willingness to go with the flow, even if the path is uncertain.

In the second verse, the lyrics take a more introspective turn. The singer expresses a desire to heal the other person's pain, indicating a deep level of care and empathy in the relationship. They acknowledge that mistakes have been made, but stress that they are more than just those mistakes. The repetition of "You're more than that, we're more than that" reinforces the idea that both individuals possess qualities and potential beyond their past errors.

The final lines of the lyrics suggest a longing for the other person to return. The use of the term "baby" implies affection and endearment, while the plea to "come back home" indicates a desire for reconciliation and a return to a place of shared love and comfort.

Overall, "Drifting" depicts a relationship characterized by acceptance, empathy, and a willingness to embrace the uncertainties of life together. It celebrates the idea of finding solace in each other's company and recognizing the potential for growth and healing.

Line by Line Meaning

Hands interlocked as we waste our time
Our hands are connected as we spend our time together, even if it may seem unproductive or purposeless.

Analog synths play through my mind
My thoughts are filled with the sound of old-fashioned synthesizers, symbolizing nostalgia and sentimentality.

Drifting along
We are moving through life without a specific destination or plan.

We don't mind
We are content with our aimless existence and do not worry about it.

Drifting along girl we don't mind
We are happily drifting through life together, not bothered by the lack of direction.

I'll heal
I will provide comfort and relief.

Your pain
The emotional or physical suffering you are experiencing.

We've made
We have committed.

Mistakes
Errors or wrong choices we have made in the past.

We're more
We are greater or better.

Than that
Than just the mistakes we have made.