Artist News: New Band and Album, VIBRATIONISTS

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

We’re thrilled to introduce VIBRATIONISTS, our exciting new band and upcoming album!

Suzy Starlite (bass, fife, piano, vocals)
Simon Campbell (guitars, vocals)
Dave Boyd (piano, bodhrán, percussion, vocals)

After three diverse studio albums as Starlite & Campbell, we felt the time was right to record an acoustic-based album, a long-held dream.

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.

Our first video, reimagining It Ain’t Right with Suzy on vocals, will be released soon on our new VIBRATIONISTS YouTube channel.

We invite you to explore more on our website, where you can sign up for updates!