Artist Star Persons

Madison’s Star Persons probably enjoy some grandfathered-in popularity: Members include Deken Frost of now-defunct hip-hop/rock hybrid Know Boundaries, keyboardist Aaron Konkol of reggae band Natty Nation, and producer Man Mantis of excellent local rap act Dumate. But the electro-pumped party jams—attached to a strange intergalactic soap opera in the group’s “Treat Yourself To Tuesday” song series—mine vastly different inspiration than group members’ other projects. Star Persons put out their second of three full-length albums scheduled for release this year,Esc Artists, and the lead track “When Cars Fly” makes good on the band’s promise to provide escape and not be so serious.

Updated 12/12/2011