Meet 'n Greet with The Morning Stars: "You Can't Change the World"

The Morning Stars may say "You Can't Change the World" but by the time you finish listening to their album you'll feel like you can. The Morning Stars, formed by brothers Mars and Mike Ivic, create upbeat tempos, soothing harmonies, and a melodic genius that comes together to create a rich sound that makes you want to leap to your feet to rock out or flick a Bic and sway side to side. Each song seems a tribute to a rock or post-punk great with an Ivic flair that is all their own. It's as if the Ivic brothers spent years hanging out with The Beetles, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Rolling Stones and New Order. They've perfected their craft and burst onto the music scene with a debut album so masterfully mixed you'll think it's their third release.

I recently had the opportunity to interview The Morning Stars and get to know the brothers behind the music. So take a load off and meet the band who created the sensational tunes you're about to drown the world out with. Even if "You Can't Change the World", you certainly can enjoy what it has to offer; The Morning Stars.

How did The Morning Stars get started?

Mars Ivic: Michael and I formed the band but I don't have the slightest clue what year it all began. I was told 2004 so I've been going with that. Two brothers writing songs in the basement doesn't seem like the most exciting story but that's how it initially started. We recorded a couple of tracks which never got released then changed our name which I felt rejuvenated the band. The production of "You Can't Change the World" began in the summer of 2005 and it was released in March 2007.

Mike Ivic: Being brothers, we've played music together for many years. We have also been in other bands and projects separately. I had drifted from music for a few years due to my own frustration but then I saw what a serious guitarist my brother was becoming and it flipped a switch in me and got me excited about making music with him. Our bio says we formed The Morning Stars in 2004 but in fact, it really was formed long before that.

Who are your musical and non-musical influences?

Mars Ivic and Mike Ivic are The Morning Stars

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