Vancouver sugar pop band The Salteens have released their sophomore CD, 
"Let Go Of Your Bad Days".  The band sites as influences, Sloan, The 
Zombies and Supertramp, and was produced by Kevin Kane (Grapes of 
Wrath). The CD was released in Australia in November 2002 and in North 
America in January 2003. More information is available from their 
website at <www.salteens.com>.

Montreal-based (via New York) dream-pop band, Stars, have also released 
their sophomore full-length CD, "Hearts". The first single off the 
record is "Elevator Lover Letter". Influences include The Smiths, New 
Order, and other synth-based, neo-romantic bands. Currently touring the 
SW US, including SXSW. Check out the band at <http://www.starsdeluxe.net/#>.

    -- Kelly