Star Star Stereo was an independent record label based in

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. The label existed from 1997–2001 and was operated by Mike Bailey. Star Star released an eclectic mix of post-rock, electronic, indie rock and Americana. The catalog includes records by

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(whose lineup boasted members of

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and future members of

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, Charles Atlas and solo projects from Lambchop’s, Deanna Varagona, and Low’s,

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. Star Star Stereo became dormant when Bailey turned his focus to an A&R position at

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). Bailey died on February 29, 2020.Mike Bailey obituary
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Discography

* Ex Chittle – The Good Moments 7" (str-01/1997) * Dart – Dart CDEP (str-02/1998) * Pele – Teaching the History of Teaching Geography CD (str-03/1998) * Deanna Varagona - Hesitation 7" (str-04/1998) *

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– Casino Versus Japan CD (str-05/1998) * Dakota Suite – Alone With Everybody CD (str-06/1999) * Pele – People Living With Animals. Animals Kill People CD (str-07/1998) *

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Split 7"
(str-08/2000) * Charles Atlas – Two More Hours CD (str-09/1999) * Charles Atlas – Play the Spaces CD (str-10/2000) *

/ Charles Atlas – Split 7" (str-11/1999) * Sixto – Sixto CD (str-12/2000) * Deanna Varagona – Tangled Messages CD (str-13/2000)

References

External links

* Official website, {{Authority control American independent record labels