Planes Mistaken for Stars was an American rock band formed in Peoria, Illinois in 1997. Working with several different labels, they released three studio albums and four EPs before breaking up in 2008. While rooted in the post-hardcore and emo scenes of the turn of the century, Planes Mistaken for Stars developed a distinctive musical style strongly influenced by heavy metal and rock and roll. Reuniting for live performances in 2010, they went on to release their fourth album Prey in 2016. In 2021, singer, Gared O'Donnell tragically died of cancer at the age of 44.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played tracks from the band's 'Knife In The Marathon' EP in 2000 and 2001 but didn't seem to play any other material. He nominated the EP as one of his records of the month for February 2001 (Peel's Record Box).
Shows Played[]
- 19 July 2000: Leaning The Room (12” - Knife In The Marathon) Dim Mak
- 2001
- 07 February 2001: Pillbox (EP - Knife in the Marathon) Deep Elm
- 08 February 2001: Leaning The Room (CD - Knife In The Marathon) Deep Elm
- 20 February 2001: Scratching Rounds (CD - Knife In The Marathon) Deep Elm
- 27 February 2001: Leaning The Room (CD - Knife In The Marathon) Deep Elm
- February 2001 (FSK): Scratching Rounds (CD - Knife In The Marathon) Deep Elm
- 21 March 2001: Pillbox (CD - Knife In The Marathon) Deep Elm
- 29 March 2001 (Radio Eins): Pillbox (CD - Knife In The Marathon) Deep Elm