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Stars Like Fleas is a Brooklyn-based collective known for pushing the edges of jazz and experimental music. Blending avant-jazz, free improvisation, and electronic textures, they’ve earned praise from critics and collaborators for their expansive soundscapes. While the project has been more active in the mid-2000s, their releases continue to inspire discovery for new listeners exploring boundary-pushing music.

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Below you’ll find a concise biography, highlights from their discography, and notes on their touring history. If you’re looking to explore their sound or secure archival and rare releases, we’ve got you covered with accessible paths to listen and learn more.

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For fans and collectors, Stars Like Fleas remains a touchstone in the Brooklyn experimental scene. Their work is frequently cited alongside pioneering acts in the experimental and alternative music communities, and their releases have appeared on notable labels and media outlets. While touring activity has slowed since the late 2000s, existing shows and archival releases offer a window into their influential approach to composition and performance. If you’re seeking connections to related projects like Leverage Models or other collaborators, we can help you track down these records and related performances.

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Quick Facts About Stars Like Fleas

  • Origin and style: Brooklyn-based collective blending avant-jazz, free improvisation, and electronic textures; often cited alongside Talk Talk and Robert Wyatt in its experimental approach.
  • Core discography (albums, most recent first): DWARS Session: Live on Radio VPRO (Amsterdam) – 2020 (Bandcamp self-release); The Ken Burns Effect – 2007 (EU: Talitres; US: Hometapes, 2008); Sun Lights Down on the Fence – 2003 (Praemedia); Took the Ass for a Drive – 1999 (Shimmy Disc; digital re-release by File 13 in 2007).
  • Critical reception: Albums received notable coverage from Pitchfork (Sun Lights Down on the Fence; The Ken Burns Effect) and NPR; the force-field of collaborators was highlighted in press materials around the 2008 releases.
  • Tour activity: Notable early/ mid-2000s touring including SXSW in 2009 (per press coverage), with additional 2008 touring notes; no verified 2025 dates found.
  • Social presence: Active on Bandcamp with discography and releases; profiles/drops also linked to MySpace and Apple Music; official sites include Praemedia and Hometapes pages.
  • Current status: Band members and collaborators have pursued other projects (e.g., Leverage Models) since the late 2000s; activity for Stars Like Fleas appears limited after 2009, with occasional archival releases.

The records

Stars Like Fleas Discography

  • DWARS Session: Live on Radio VPRO (Amsterdam)
    2020 · Self-released (Bandcamp)
  • The Ken Burns Effect
    2008 · Hometapes (US)
  • The Ken Burns Effect
    2007 · Talitres (EU)
  • Sun Lights Down on the Fence
    2003 · Praemedia
  • Took the Ass for a Drive
    1999 · Shimmy Disc
  • Took the Ass for a Drive
    2007 · File 13 (digital re-release)

For fans and collectors, Stars Like Fleas remains a touchstone in the Brooklyn experimental scene. Their work is frequently cited alongside pioneering acts in the experimental and alternative music communities, and their releases have appeared on notable labels and media outlets. While touring activity has slowed since the late 2000s, existing shows and archival releases offer a window into their influential approach to composition and performance. If you’re seeking connections to related projects like Leverage Models or other collaborators, we can help you track down these records and related performances.

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