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

 

“conjures trippy CS&N thoughts mingled with Grateful Dead echoes…an impressive offering” KLOF MAGAZINE

 

“The Hanging Stars embrace the cosmos, leaving the country for much wider climes” AT THE BARRIER

 

“The last album built expectations, but On A Golden Shore has leaped over them with ease” RAVEN SINGS THE BLUES

 

“a near-perfect fusion of sound and vibe” SPUTNIK

 

"definitely one of the year's best albums" 4/5 HIFI & MUSIK, SWE

 

"making the pastoral pop bite" 4/5 SYDSVENKAN

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HOLLOW HEART (2022)

 

“gorgeous” ★★★★ THE TIMES

 

"The album exhibits a newfound, confident composure - like Teenage Fanclub, they’re more than the sum of their parts" UNCUT

 

 "classic 60's cosmic fare” MOJO 

 

“the album sparkles with a sundown serenity that’s welcome anytime. Don’t miss this one” RAVEN SINGS THE BLUES

 
“These Stars should, assuredly, be considered jewels in the firmament” FATEA

 

“Their past three albums have seen them teetering on greatness; this should rightly push them over the edge” FOLK RADIO

 

“a very strong set” ★★★★ SCOTTISH DAILY EXPRESS

 

“The Hanging Stars are close to perfection on a magnificent album which just about defines “cosmic country” 9/10 AMERICANA UK

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