Satellites & Sirens

Satellites & Sirens
OriginNashville, Tennessee
GenresChristian Rock, electronica
Years active2006–present
LabelsWord Records
MembersGeoff Hunker
Jonathan Dimmel
David Troyer
David Willey
Websitewww.satellitesandsirens.com

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.

History and Formation

In 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

Albums

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

EP Release date
All We Need is Sound August 4, 2009
Breaking the Noise October 6, 2009
Anchor May 11, 2010

Music videos

  • "Breaking the Noise" from their 2010 self-titled album 'Satellites & Sirens' [4]
  • "Take Me Back" from their 2010 self-titled album 'Satellites & Sirens'
  • "Let It Go" from their 2011 album 'Frequency' [5]

Awards

GMA Dove Awards

Year Award Result
2011 Rock Recorded Song of the Year (Anchor) Nominated
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (Satellites & Sirens) Nominated

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References

  1. ^ "Reality TV Shows, Celebrity News, Pop Culture & Music Videos". blog.mtvmusic.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2010.
  2. ^ "Weekend22". Weekend22. March 16, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  3. ^ "About S&S | Satellites and Sirens". Archived from the original on December 3, 2009. Retrieved June 21, 2010.
  4. ^ "Satellites & Sirens - Breaking The Noise (Official Video)". YouTube. December 16, 2009. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  5. ^ "Satellites & Sirens - Let It Go (Official Music Video)". YouTube. February 24, 2012. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  6. ^ "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.