After Crowded House separated in November 1996, Seymour joined former bandmate Peter Jones (who had replaced Hester in 1994) in a pop rock band, deadstar. That group had been formed in August 1995, as a side project, by Jones (drums and percussion), Caroline Kennedy (lead vocals and guitar), and former Hunters & Collectors member Barry Palmer (lead guitar and, initially, bass guitar). With Seymour aboard they toured the United Kingdom and recorded their second album, "Milk" (August 1997). At that time, Seymour had worked on his brother Mark's debut solo album, "King Without a Clue" (October 1997), alongside bandmates Jones and Palmer. Seymour left deadstar at the end on 1997.