Stellar

There are three bands named Stellar. One from Brazil, one from New Zealand & Korean girlgroup ???.

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1) Stellar [Brazil] - Was formed in 1995 in Rio de Janeiro with the end of the bands: Second Come, Drivellers and Stellarblast. The band members are: Fábio Leopoldino (ex-Second Come), Beatriz Lamego (ex-Drivellers), Cadu (ex-Drivellers) and Leandro Ferreira.They recorded their first demo “Thrumming Soothingly” in this year.

In 1997 Leandro leaves the band and Sol Moras (ex-Swallow 5) join the band in his place. They decided to record some new music and from that, "Transmigrations", their second demo was launched.

Their first full album, "Ultramar", was launched in 1999. In 2000 the band reunited to make their fourth show in six years. From the rehearsal for this show the band recorded their last album, "4". Today, 2007, some of the members are playing in shows with the band Pelvs.

Their site - http://mmrecords.com.br/200705/stellar/

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2) Stellar [New Zealand] - In 1992, musicians Boh Runga and Andrew Maclaren moved to Auckland from Christchurch. Eventually with other musicians, initially guitarist Joel Haines they formed stellar* in 1994. Originally a three piece they wrote their fist single Ride. This featured in a short film Headlong by Simon Raby. The band in its initial form didn't last. Later Runga and Maclaren came across bass player Kurt Shanks and reformed the band as a four piece.

In 1998 the band signed on with Sony BMG music NZ, later that year they released their first commecial single What You Do (Bastard). 1999 saw their first album release Mix, then the second-highest selling NZ album ever.[1] The album was produced by ex-Thompson Twins singer Tom Bailey.

Mix would go on to gain Stellar* numorous accolades at New Zealand's 2000 Tui awards. It was also released in Australia, and resulted in Stellar* being a tour support for Alanis Morissette (who they got along well with) and Garbage (who they did not get along with, owing to similarities between the two bands). An extended version of Mix was also released, which featured a CD-ROM of three of their music videos.

In 2001 a follow-up album was released, Magic Line, a far more pop-rock based album than their first. After the release of a few singles from it, the band took an extended break, which due to different band members solo projects, took five years.

Finally, 2006 bore release of their third album Something like Strangers.

3) STELLAR (???) is a dance-pop all-girl quartet from South Korea. Signed to the Top Class Entertainment label, their debut single "??? (ROCKET GIRL)" was released in August 2011 and was produced by Eric, leader of Korean boy band Shinhwa (??).

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