Gianluca Maria Sorace, also known as Stella Burns, is an artist with a wide range of talents. He started his musical career with the band Hollowblue in 2004, with which he released three albums, and in 2011 he made his official debut as Stella Burns in a small theatre in the heart of Paris. Since then, he has released three albums, an ep dedicated to David Bowie and several singles.
His work has been widely recognised, with praise on David Bowie's official website, a win at the 3D Hollywood Film Festival and collaborations with international and Italian artists. His unique and personal approach to music has earned him excellent reviews both at home and abroad.
His long-awaited third album Long Walks in the Dark was released on 26 January this year and contains several guest appearances: Mick Harvey (known for his work with Nick Cave and PJ Harvey), Ken Stringfellow (of The Posies and R.E.M.), Marianna D'ama (part of the live band Timber Timbre) and American writer Dan Fante.
MICK HARVEY
Enigmatic, compelling, always charming. When Stella Burns asked me to guest on the album…I had no hesitation.
JOEY BURNS/CALEXICO
With each repeated listen to Stella Burns’ “Long Walks In The Dark” I am pulled in by the magic of his voice and the neon glow these songs paint much like a series of nocturnes with simple and soulful arrangements. I’m reminded of artists like Lou Reed, Elliott Smith and Bill Callahan who captivate a space and create evocative depth and vibe with their stories and voices. There’s a lot of beauty, tenderness and strength in the performances with just the right amount of variety of sounds to keep each song alluring and intriguing. The song “Satellite” has a wonderful build and flows effortlessly into the great wide open offering a guiding light and hope through these dark times.
UMBERTO MARIA GIARDINI
Il nuovo lavoro di Stella Burns come una carezza proveniente dal nulla si materializza in ogni ascolto con quella dolcezza mischiata alla tradizione che rivela e racconta quadri straordinari. Impossibile non farsi rapire dai suoni, difficile restarne immuni.
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