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So, back in May '22, we took this really cool trip to the USA hitting up some legendary music spots. @Suzy Starlite and I kicked things off in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge and all th...

Episode 166: The Supertone Show with Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell

April 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM

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Simon Campbell

@simoncampbell.com

Our latest episode features the enigmatic and multi-instrumentalist badass James Murphy—aka LCD Soundsystem. Check it out.

#music #musician #lcdsoundsystem #podcast #substack

Our music and chat show about songs and the people who make them.

May 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM

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Simon Campbell

@simoncampbell.com

Today, after many months focusing on other tasks, we've finally started mixing our next single release. It's great to be working on it; the studio has never felt better. #recording #single #music #production #studio #progrock #musician

Today, after many months focusing on other tasks, we've finally started mixing our next single release. Hello was recorded ten years ago but due to its progressive nature and considerable length of ar...

May 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM

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Simon Campbell

@simoncampbell.com

Our brand new identity for VIBRATIONISTS. We like it. A lot.

#musician #band #brand #identity #portugal #CaldasDaRainha #folk

I'm very excited to present the new identity for VIBRATIONISTS, created by the lovely folks at TURMA. in Caldas da Rainha! What do y’all think?

May 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM

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Simon Campbell

@simoncampbell.com

Where have I been? Off the grid and rocking out! The last few weeks have been a beautiful blur of family and music right here in #FozdoArelho.

#livemusic #family #portugal #newband #progressiverock #altFolk #music

Where have I been? Off the grid and rocking out! The last few weeks have been a beautiful blur of family and music right here in Foz do Arelho. @Suzy Starlite and I were thrilled to host our younge...

June 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM

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Simon Campbell

@simoncampbell.com

The new project by @suzystarlite.com , Dave Boyd and myself. Warm up gig #2 | 1500 | June 1, 2025 | Prohibition Bar Óbidos, Portugal.

#music #livemusic #musician #substack #diary #guitar #guitarist

The new project by @Suzy Starlite, @Dave Boyd and myself. Warm up gig #2 | 1500 | June 1, 2025 | Prohibition Bar Óbidos, Portugal.

The Labrador Retriever - part four - the squeakers

May 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM

Suzy Starlite

@suzystarlite.com

This month the squeakers celebrated their first birthday. If you are a hound lover - this is for you 🐾 🐾

#labrador #life #travel #europe #musician #portugal #france #substack #spain

Over the years we, together and individually, have had a special relationship with a series of four legged companions, but the Lab tops the lot…

'Song To The Siren - Live!' - single release - Starlite & Campbell

March 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM

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Simon Campbell

@simoncampbell.com

Our version of ‘Song To The Siren’ enhanced with other instrumentation from an original live recording. I love @suzystarlite.com voice on this.

#songtothesiren #TimBuckley #music #musicvideo #folk #electronica

YouTube video by Starlite & Campbell

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January 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM

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Simon Campbell

@simoncampbell.com

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Finn Campbell, the second grandchild of @suzystarlite.com and myself. He joins our wonderful granddaughter, Emma, children of our son Joe and his wife Christina. Now celebrating with a bottle of red wine by the turbulent Oceano Atlântico in honor of the lad

January 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM

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Simon Campbell

@simoncampbell.com

Oz the Foz, Squeakers and a Belgian beer stew.

#Belgium #Portugal #FozDoArelho #CaldasDaRainha #live #friends #music #musician #jamming #DinnerParty #birthday

Friday in Foz do Arelho was a day of heavy, tropical rain, a stark contrast to the gentle drizzle I remember from my childhood in Radcliffe. We had planned to take our four hounds to the lagoon as it...

Suzy Starlite on Substack

February 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM

Suzy Starlite

@suzystarlite.com

Woohoo!!! Thanks @Chris Zappa for including our new Starlite & Campbell single ‘Song To The Siren’ in this week’s mighty Zappagram Playlist!! #FeelingLoved https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BrSqMMg...

Suzy Starlite on Substack

January 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM

Suzy Starlite

@suzystarlite.com

Setting up the heart of the new ‘Supertone Sonic Laboratory’ - the kitchen 💯💚
#music #recordingstudio #musicproducer #musicproduction #musician #artist #news #art #lifestyle #portugal #ocean #creative

The new Supertone Sonic Laboratory in Foz do Arelho. When we first saw our fabulous new home and the stunning view overlooking the Obidos lagoon and oceano Atlantico we just knew this was the right ...

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December 1, 2024 at 10:40 AM

Suzy Starlite

@suzystarlite.com

Wow!! Waking up to some Bluesky musical love on a Friday morning - thanks @simontomes.com 🙌🩵

Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · Nov 15

@simoncampbell.bsky.social @suzystarlite.bsky.social were one of the earliest bands to join Bluesky back in the day.

Great to see you saying hello again.

For those unfamiliar, Starlite Campbell are just the coolest. Check out this video from a gig in Twickenham, UK. October 2023.

November 15, 2024 at 9:45 AM

Suzy Starlite

@suzystarlite.com

Be a part of our journey! Join us in our quest to gain 333 new subscribers for @StarliteCampbell's YouTube channel in just seven days. Your support means the world to us as independent artists. Let's create something amazing together! 🚀

#music #video #art #community

Welcome to the Starlite & Campbell YouTube channel, the creative hub of two independent artists passionate about sharing our art with the world. Be the first...

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October 22, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Suzy Starlite

@suzystarlite.com

Fascinating stories in this week's episode of The Supertone Show show, celebrating the life and music of Robbie Robertson.

#radio #podcast #music #art #inspiration #creativity #Canada #robbierobertson

vibes.starlite-campbell.com/p/episode-13...

Episode 135: The Supertone Show with Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell

Listen now (60 mins) | Suzy and Simon present their music and chat show about songs and the people who make them.

If You Could Read My Mind, by Starlite & Campbell

August 29, 2023 at 11:17 AM

Suzy Starlite

@suzystarlite.com

Today we celebrate the life and music of Gordon Lightfoot and have released If You Could Read My Mind as our loving tribute to this unique, enigmatic and thoughtful troubadour.

#GordonLightfoot

https://starlite-campbell.bandcamp.com/track/if-you-could-read-my-mind

track by Starlite & Campbell

starlite-campbell.bandcamp.com

May 2, 2023 at 10:58 PM

Suzy Starlite

@suzystarlite.com

This week it’s all about Manchester featuring music from Simon Campbell, Elbow, Badly Drawn Boy, Buzzcocks, Matt Schofield

We are playing at The Met, Bury October 6th

https://open.substack.com/pub/starlitecampbell/p/episode-120-the-supertone-show-with-c23?r=1yql36&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Episode 120: The Supertone Show with Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell

Listen now (60 min) | Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell present their music and chat show about songs and the people who make them. The next few shows feature music from the cities where they are playing during their September/October 2023 UK Tour. This week it's the turn of Manchester and you will hear music from Simon Campbell, Elbow, Buzzcocks, Badly Drawn Boy, Cherry Ghost and Matt Schofield.

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May 2, 2023 at 9:14 AM

Suzy Starlite

@suzystarlite.com

This week's VIBES blog is our life in photographic moments during April here in Portugal, as we continue working on our new album #StarliteOne
Sometimes it's good to let the photos do the talking...
#blog #photography #art #news
https://vibes.starlite-campbell.com/p/april-in-moments

April in moments...

Here is our photographic diary of April which has been such a busy month. We have dived into an ocean of songwriting, experimentation and discovery plus a first-time trip to the Algarve over Easter.