The Stars Above

The Bandulus return with The Stars Above, their most soulful and inspired album to date. Produced by Brett Tubin and Recorded at the legendary House of Soul, Daptone Records in Brooklyn, New York, the album marks a bold step forward for the band, blending classic reggae, early ska, and soul with raw emotion and sharp songwriting. Helmed by frontman Jeremy Peña, The Stars Above showcases the group’s signature heartfelt melodies and timeless grooves, elevated by the analog warmth and authenticity of Daptone’s storied studio.

Driven by themes of love, loss, and resilience, The Stars Above is a testament to The Bandulus’ growth as songwriters and musicians. Backed by a tight rhythm section and Peña’s soulful vocals, the album is both a love letter to the golden era of Jamaican music and a modern soul revival. With production that captures the spirit of Studio One and the grit of Memphis soul, The Stars Above cements The Bandulus as torchbearers of a deeply rooted, genre-defying sound.

Tracklist

A1.   After Midnight
A2.   Make It Last
A3.   If Only
A4.   Dulce Pistolera
A5.   The Stars Above
A6.   Banduleros

B1.   In That Picture
B2.   Rocksteady Angel
B3.   We Said Goodbye
B4.   New True Love
B5.   Those Changes
B6.   After Midnight

Credits

Jeremy Peña - Vocals, Guitar
Leah Farmer - Vocals
Mario Salazar - Lead Guitar
DJ Aleman - Bass
Matt Jacobs - Organ, Piano
Mark Gonzales - Drums
Nico Sanchez - Percussion

With special guest...
Emma Bitter - Vocals, Lead Vox On New True Love
UZIMON - Vocals on After Midnight
David Hillyard - Sax on Rocksteady Angel
Victor Rice - Bass on We Said Goodbye
Ray Jacinto - Organ on The Stars Above
Steve Capecci - Bass on Those Changes
Curtis Irie - Bass on The Stars Above
Brett Tublin - Guitar on Make It Last
Jon Quan - Piano ơn Make It Last