Dubstar
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Dubstar are an English indie-dance duo, performing songs with hints of Britpop, dream pop and synth, as well as the occasional pop ballad and guitar-laden rock with industrial twists. The group was formed in 1992 by Steve Hillier and Chris Wilkie in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Sarah Blackwood joined in 1993 as vocalist.
Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Dubstar
- Musical artist.image
- blackwood10.jpg
- Musical artist.caption
- Sarah Blackwood, Dubstar vocalist
- Musical artist.origin
- Newcastle, England
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1992–present
- Musical artist.label
- Food, Northern Writes
- Musical artist.associated_acts
- Technique, Client
- Artist discography.Artist
- Dubstar
- Artist discography.Studio
- 5
- Artist discography.Compilation
- 1
- Artist discography.EP
- 1
- Artist discography.Singles
- 13
- Artist discography.Music videos
- 13
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.dubstarofficial.com
- Image
- Blackwood10.jpg
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- inception
- 1992-00-00
- start of work period
- 1992-00-00
- social media followers
- 2379
- number of viewers/listeners
- 1190448
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Article
13 sectionsContents
- Career
- Personnel
- Former personnel
- Additional live band members
- Discography
- Studio albums
- Compilation albums
- Singles
- Music videos
- Extended plays
- Exclusive songs
- References
- External links
Dubstar are an English indie-dance duo, performing songs with hints of Britpop, dream pop and synth, as well as the occasional pop ballad and guitar-laden rock with industrial twists. The group was formed in 1992 by Steve Hillier and Chris Wilkie in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Sarah Blackwood joined in 1993 as vocalist.
"Stars", the best-selling single by Dubstar, received a great deal of play time in clubs. Many remixes were also created of this song and it was covered by metal band Lacuna Coil on their 2000 EP Halflife.