About

The Starling Effect

since circa 2016
We like effects pedals.

Featuring former members of Windows '78, Hinterland, the Bad Beats, Stride Elementary, Perpetual Dream Theory, and the Ludvico Treatment.

RIYL: Interpol, the Cure, My Bloody Valentine, R.E.M., Mew
Pop/Rock/Indie
Available for Shows/Gigs

Current Lineup

John Lucas
lead vocals, guitar
2016 - present
Michael Nathanson
drums
2016 - present
Greg Williams
keyboards, guitar
2016 - present
Alex Reed
Bass
2018 - present

Past Members

Peter Carvalho
bass, backing vocals
2016 - 2018
Bjorn Thomson
guitar
2016 - 2017
Gordon Breckenridge
guitar, backing vocals
2017 - 2021

Audio Samples

Taking Shortcuts
Drive It All Over Me (My Bloody Valentine cover)
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Community Events

Upcoming Events

21
Mar
21:30
Live at the Princeton: China Syndrome, The Starling Effect, Moonfoil
Performances by three of Vancouver's finest indie acts.
Free
Princeton Pub
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

10
Jan
20:00 23:00
Cancelled - Shimbashi Station and the Starling Effect
Double bill of Vancouver indie-pop and alt-rock bands, with guest Theo Emy.
$16
KW Studios
Event can be attended in person
15
Nov
2024
21:30 00:00
Hot Spell, The Starling Effect & Woke Up Wasted
Three of Vancouver’s finest independent rock acts hold court.
Free
Princeton Pub
Event can be attended in person
19
Apr
2024
21:00
The Starling Effect with Hotel Empress & Pontiac
Vancouver indie-rock band the Starling Effect plays songs from latest EP.
Free
Princeton Pub
Event can be attended in person
06
Feb
2020
The Starling Effect, Dark Dials
 
The Roxy
Event can be attended in person
17
Jan
2020
The Starling Effect, Mully & Sculder, Hotel Empress
 
Princeton Pub
Event can be attended in person
12
Dec
2019
The Starling Effect, Dark Dials
An evening of dark and atmospheric rock music, brought to you live by two stella...
LanaLou's
Event can be attended in person
01
Jun
2018
21:00
Nevermind, The Starling Effect, FLORAFAUNA
. Friday, June 1st IMU presents NEVERMIND Nirvana Tribute, STARLING EFFECT & FLO...
$10
Pub 340
Event can be attended in person
02
Mar
2018
21:30
The Starling Effect, Palm Haze, Dead Sea Navigators
Say a fond farewell to the Backstage Lounge. This will be one of the very last s...
$10
Backstage Lounge
Event can be attended in person
01
Dec
2017
21:00
The Doors & Bruce Springsteen tributes: The Unknown Soldiers, BOSS , The Starlin...
. Friday, December 1st IMU presents The UNKNOWN SOLDIERS A Celebration Of The Do...
$10
Pub 340
Event can be attended in person
20
Oct
2017
21:30
SPIDERCRACKER,, The Starling Effect, Skyote
. Friday, October 20th IMU presents SPIDERCRACKER, The STARLING EFFECT & SKYOTE ...
Fairview Pub
Event can be attended in person