Weatherstar (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Southport, Connecticut , United States |
| Products | EPs, singles |
Weatherstar was a pop rock band originating from Southport, Connecticut, established in 2009. Initially launched as a solo endeavor by Cameron Walker-Wright, the project eventually expanded into a complete band. Over their career, they produced five EPs and seven singles, and contributed to the compilation album A Tribute to Alkaline Trio released by Pacific Ridge Records.
History
The formation of Weatherstar took place in the summer of 2009, spearheaded by lead singer and guitarist Cameron Walker-Wright. The band’s name was inspired by the frequent weather-themed lyrics found throughout their songs. In 2009, they earned the distinction of being PureVolume’s Top Unsigned Band. Their first EP, self-titled Weatherstar, was issued on May 4, 2010, including tracks such as "Wish You Would Stay" and "Postcards". Weatherstar shared the stage with groups like The Bigger Lights, The Graduate, and You Me and Everyone We Know, and also appeared at the 2010 Vans Warped Tour. August 2010 saw the release of their second EP, titled Acoustic.
On April 19, 2011, the band debuted their single "Crystal Ball" accompanied by the B-side "Can't Get Away From U". That same month, they offered a complimentary Covers EP. By August 2011, Weatherstar participated in Plug In Stereo’s inaugural headline tour named Nothing to Something, performing alongside Bird By Bird. In October of that year, they toured with Before You Exit and Mitchy Collins as part of the Next Big Thing tour. November brought their fourth EP Christmas Makes the Heart Grow Fonder, featuring the lead single "It's Not Christmas Without You Here". Additionally, an Andrew Goldstein remix of "Crystal Ball" was released during this period. December included supporting slots on The Ready Set’s Acoustic tour and an appearance at the Glamour Kills holiday event.
March 2012 marked the release of their fifth EP titled Out in the Rain. A new single called "Better Off Alone" followed in March 2013, preceding an expected EP release. That April, Weatherstar toured with Move Out West, Crash the Party, Like Violet, and Safe Bet Secret. In October 2013, Cameron Walker announced an indefinite hiatus for Weatherstar to dedicate time to his new musical venture Animal Fiction. The project resurfaced as a solo act in 2015 with the single "Time" distributed via SoundCloud. By 2018, Walker revealed intentions to produce new material through Twitter.
Musical style
Their sound is characterized primarily as pop rock and pop punk. Walker expressed that they are genuine musicians striving to craft authentic music influenced by genres they admire. He emphasized their passion for pop/rock music and their commitment to innovating within it. In 2012, Cameron collaborated with his brother Julian Walker to form Brothers, a group regarded as a natural progression from Weatherstar due to its more acoustic and organic approach.
Former members
- Cameron Walker-Wright – lead vocals, guitar (2009–2018)
- Billy Toti – drums (2010)
- Julian Walker – lead guitar (2013)
- Izaiah Yelle – bass guitar (2013)
- Jimmy Coberly – drums (2013)
Former touring musicians
- Matt LiVigni – bass guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
- Jesse Weyher – drums (2009–2010)
Extended plays
| Title | Information |
|---|---|
| Weatherstar |
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| Acoustic |
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| Covers |
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| Christmas Makes the Heart Grow Fonder |
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| Out in the Rain |
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Singles
| Title | Year of release | Associated album |
|---|---|---|
| "Crystal Ball" | 2011 | Non-album singles |
| "Go" | ||
| "Closer" | ||
| "It's Not Christmas Without You Here" | Christmas Makes the Heart Grow Fonder | |
| "Better Off Alone" | 2013 | Non-album singles |
| "Snow" | ||
| "Time" | 2015 |
Other contributions
| Track title | Year | Performing artist(s) | Album name | Additional details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Radio" | 2011 | Various Artists | A Tribute to Alkaline Trio | Featured guest appearance |