WHAT IT IS: New York’s Been Stellar unveil their first single, “Passing Judgment,” from their upcoming debut album, produced by Dan Carey, which spotlights the band’s keen observations of contemporary existence, particularly the challenges faced by youth today. Their music reflects the daily realities of city life, capturing the essence of NYC’s paradoxical nature with striking clarity. This adept portrayal of urban disconnection may well position Been Stellar among the city’s notable acts.
ALBUM: Scream from New York, NY
RELEASE DATE: 6/14
SINGLE: “Passing Judgment”
LIVE: Supported The 1975 on their 2024 EU tour; previously opened for beabadoobee, Interpol, Shame, Fontaines DC, Inhaler; performing at The Great Escape (May); headline U.K. run with sold-out London and Manchester dates; stateside dates include Lollapalooza, Shaky Knees, more
INTERNET: Up 24% in Instagram followers, 313% in Spotify listeners and 20% in followers, 6% in YouTube channel views since debut
RADIO: Going for adds now at AAA, Specialty and College; early adds at The Current and Colorado Sound; early spins/support at Indie 102.3, Live105, KEXP, KPNT more; performing at NonCOMMVENTION (May)
PRESS: Covers of NME and So Young; featured in Talkhouse, NPR, Rolling Stone, GQ, Paste, DIY, UPROXX, more
BOOKING: Carly James & Mike Mori/CAA
MANAGEMENT: Lauren Khalfayan/Votiv