Channelling the sounds of The Byrds, Big Star and The Flying Burrito Brothers, as well as hints of Mojave 3 and The Allah Las, The Hanging Stars mainline the dying embers of the early 70s psychedelic folk and cosmic country scenes. The band is comprised of songwriter, singer and guitarist Richard Olson, Paul Milne on bass, Paulie Cobra on drums, Patrick Ralla on banjo, guitar, keyboards and assorted instruments, with pedal steel courtesy of Joe Harvey-Whyte.
ON A GOLDEN SHORE (2024)
"glowing, cosmic UK Americana...a set of epic soundtracks conjuring kindred spirits Teenage Fanclub and the Velvets" ★★★★ MOJO
“they shimmer with a jazzy sense of country psychedelia that’s frequently quite magical” UNCUT
“masters in their field” ★★★★ SHINDIG
“gorgeous, shimmering music” BOB HARRIS, BBC RADIO 2