Married musicians Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell continue their musical adventure, sailing into ever new territories. Transplanting themselves from the UK, they soon established themselves on the continent, and achieved European Blues Award nominations as the Starlite Campbell Band, recording both studio albums and a live one.
Streaming live concerts when covid took hold, while still recording at their own Supertone Sonic Lab, their determination to fly in the face of disposable music and keep the roots of rock music alive took a sideways turn as – with a subtle name change to Starlite & Campbell they proved their passion for music was more diverse than fans may have suspected, not least in their choice of cover songs released.
The self-penned ‘Everything’ was the third single taken from Starlite & Campbell‘s their third studio album Starlite.One – A song that articulated the desire to protect a loved one from any pain, promising unconditional love and an unbreakable bond, available via digital platforms.
More recently another significant change in their career occured, when following the single’s release they announced, “After three diverse studio albums as Starlite & Campbell, we felt the time was right to record an acoustic-based album, a long-held dream.”
Explaining, they continued, “This journey began serendipitously when mutual friends connected us with Dave Boyd, a brilliant Northern Irish musician living surprisingly close by in Portugal. Our instant connection with Dave, a master of the traditional Irish bodhrán who also incorporates unique digital effects and a vast array of instruments, quickly evolved into forming a truly collaborative band – A first for us in a long time.
“Our new sound, captured on the forthcoming Vibrationists album slated for early 2026, has grown far beyond our initial acoustic vision. We’ve embraced expansive soundscapes, integrating everything from Wurlitzer electric piano and synthesisers to drum machines and Moog Taurus bass pedals.”
“As songwriters who don’t stick to genres, we let each song guide us, resulting in a rich sonic tapestry of contemporary alt-folk, prog-rock, and blues. Our name, Vibrationists, reflects our belief that every atom vibrates, echoing the profound impact of sound in our world.
“To give you a taste of our live sound and prepare for future tours, we’ve begun playing low-key warm-up shows and recording live video sessions at the Supertone Sonic Lab in Portugal,” continuing, they noted, “Our first video, reimagining ‘It Ain’t Right’ with Suzy on vocals, will be released soon on our new Vibrationists YouTube channel.” While for those seeking more immediate news about the new band, they should check out their website.
