The Starseeds are a Montreal-based electronic duo comprising Regina Dannhof (vocals, composition, production) and Alex McGowan (composition, production). They emerged as pioneers of the trip-hop and chillout genre with their critically acclaimed debut album *Parallel Life*, which garnered widespread recognition from major music publications including Rolling Stone, Mixmag, and US Billboard Magazine. The album achieved number one status on US college radio charts and became a strong contender for the Mercury Prize, establishing the duo's signature sound—a sophisticated blend of atmospheric production, intricate composition, and evocative vocal performance.
The Starseeds' influence extended into film and television, with their music featured in acclaimed productions including the HBO series *6 Feet Under*. Their distinctive production aesthetic and songwriting approach helped define the sophisticated end of the trip-hop spectrum during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Following a creative hiatus, the duo has relaunched with their reimagined second album *Strange Planet* (2025), bringing their evolved sonic vision to contemporary audiences while maintaining the innovative production values and emotional depth that defined their initial breakthrough.
