Satellites & Sirens is a synth and guitar driven Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. Members include Geoff Hunker, lead singer and founder of the band, as well as Jonathan Dimmel (drums), David Troyer (guitar), and David Willey (bass/synth). The band formed in 2006 on Craigslist. While still in its infancy, it gained attention. MTV featured the band as its "Needle in the Haystack" spotlight artist for the week of Monday, June 21, 2010.[1] Furthermore, the single Anchor climbed several charts including the Weekend 22, which airs on stations nationwide.[2] Their self-titled album debuted March 2010 with Word Records.
Satellites & Sirens | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Christian Rock, electronica |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Word Records |
| Members | Geoff Hunker Jonathan Dimmel David Troyer David Willey |
| Website | www |
History and Formation
editIn 2006, after Hunker moved to Nashville and began working with producer Rusty Varenkamp on what would become Satellites & Sirens, Hunker decided it was time to assemble a band. "I just put up an ad [on Craigslist] looking for guitar, bass, and drums to just see what happened," he says. "Probably 80 percent of the stuff that came out of it was just absolutely horrible."[3] However, from the ad Hunker managed to find drummer Jonathan Dimmel, who impressed Hunker both musically and personally. Shortly after, Dimmel introduced both Willey and Troyer to Hunker and into S&S. The band was then promoted through online advertising and social networks. Despite their origins, the band members also consider themselves close friends as opposed to just co-workers. Josue S. Lopez, Ex-Representative, and Co-manager of the band overheard Dimmel remark, "A lot of bands don't have that. Especially when they don't go back further than, you know, two years off Craigslist."
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Album | Release date |
|---|---|
| Satellites & Sirens | March 2, 2010 |
| Frequency | October 11, 2011 |
| The Covers | August 21, 2012 |
| One Noise | March 18, 2014 |
| TANKS | October 14, 2016 |
EPs
edit| EP | Release date |
|---|---|
| All We Need is Sound | August 4, 2009 |
| Breaking the Noise | October 6, 2009 |
| Anchor | May 11, 2010 |
Music videos
editAwards
editGMA Dove Awards
edit| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rock Recorded Song of the Year (Anchor) | Nominated |
| Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (Satellites & Sirens) | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Reality TV Shows, Celebrity News, Pop Culture & Music Videos". blog.mtvmusic.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2010.
- ^ "Weekend22". Weekend22. March 16, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ "About S&S | Satellites and Sirens". Archived from the original on December 3, 2009. Retrieved June 21, 2010.
- ^ "Satellites & Sirens - Breaking The Noise (Official Video)". YouTube. December 16, 2009. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ "Satellites & Sirens - Let It Go (Official Music Video)". YouTube. February 24, 2012. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ "Music News, March 2011: CHRISTIAN ROCK BAND SATELLITES & SIRENS RECEIVE FIRST DOVE NOMINATIONS IN TWO MAJOR CATEGORIES". Jesusfreakhideout.com. March 30, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2013.