Stars (originally from Toronto, then New York, and finally Montréal) is made up Broken Social Scene members Torquil Campbell (vocals) and Chris Seligmano (keyboards). Other members include Amy Milan (vocals), Pat Magee, and Evan Cranley (multi-instruments).
You may recognize Torquil from the television shows Sex and the City and Law & Order, and their music from the TV show the O.C. The group cites Marvin Gaye, Outkast, New Order, The Smiths, Brian Wilson, and Broken Social Scene as influences.
This article appears in Jul 15-21, 2010.