The Starling Effect

shoegazing alt-rock from Vancouver BC

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About

The Starling Effect

since circa 2016

We like effects pedals.

Featuring former members of Windows '78, Hinterland, the Bad Beats, Stride Elementary, Perpetual Dream Theory, and the Ludvico Treatment.

RIYL: Interpol, the Cure, My Bloody Valentine, R.E.M., Mew

Pop/Rock/Indie

Available for Shows/Gigs

Current Lineup

John Lucas

lead vocals, guitar

2016 - present

Michael Nathanson

drums

2016 - present

Greg Williams

keyboards, guitar

2016 - present

Alex Reed

Bass

2018 - present

Past Members

Peter Carvalho

bass, backing vocals

2016 - 2018

Bjorn Thomson

guitar

2016 - 2017

Gordon Breckenridge

guitar, backing vocals

2017 - 2021

Audio Samples

Taking Shortcuts

Drive It All Over Me (My Bloody Valentine cover)

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Community Events

Upcoming Events

Jan

2025

20:00 23:00

Shimbashi Station and the Starling Effect

Double bill of Vancouver indie-pop and alt-rock bands, with guest Theo Emy.

$16

KW Studios

Past Events

Nov

21:30 00:00

Hot Spell, The Starling Effect & Woke Up Wasted

Three of Vancouver’s finest independent rock acts hold court.

Free

Princeton Pub

Apr

21:00

The Starling Effect with Hotel Empress & Pontiac

Vancouver indie-rock band the Starling Effect plays songs from latest EP.

Free

Princeton Pub

Feb

2020

The Starling Effect, Dark Dials

The Roxy

Jan

2020

The Starling Effect, Mully & Sculder, Hotel Empress

Princeton Pub

Dec

2019

The Starling Effect, Dark Dials

An evening of dark and atmospheric rock music, brought to you live by two stella...

LanaLou's

Jun

2018

21:00

Nevermind, The Starling Effect, FLORAFAUNA

. Friday, June 1st IMU presents NEVERMIND Nirvana Tribute, STARLING EFFECT & FLO...

$10

Pub 340

Mar

2018

21:30

The Starling Effect, Palm Haze, Dead Sea Navigators

Say a fond farewell to the Backstage Lounge. This will be one of the very last s...

$10

Backstage Lounge

Dec

2017

21:00

The Doors & Bruce Springsteen tributes: The Unknown Soldiers, BOSS , The Starlin...

. Friday, December 1st IMU presents The UNKNOWN SOLDIERS A Celebration Of The Do...

$10

Pub 340

Oct

2017

21:30

SPIDERCRACKER,, The Starling Effect, Skyote

. Friday, October 20th IMU presents SPIDERCRACKER, The STARLING EFFECT & SKYOTE ...

Fairview Pub

Band Photos

Photo by: David Froc

In photo: The Starling Effect

Photo by: David Froc

In photo: The Starling Effect

Photo by: David Froc

In photo: The Starling Effect

Photo by: David Froc

In photo: The Starling Effect

Photo by: David Froc

In photo: The Starling Effect

Photo by: David Froc

In photo: The Starling Effect

Photo by: David Froc

In photo: The Starling Effect

Photo by: David Froc

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