Satellites & Sirens

Satellites & Sirens
Origin Nashville, Tennessee
Genres Christian Rock, electronica
Years active 2006–present
Labels Word Records
Website www.satellitesandsirens.com
Members Geoff Hunker
Jonathan Dimmel
David Troyer
David Willey

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). Formed in 2006 on Craigslist, the band is still in its infancy but gaining attention from big names such as MTV who featured the band as its “Needle in the Haystack” spotlight artist for the week of Monday, June 21.[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

EPs

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

Music Videos

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. "Weekend22". Weekend22. March 16, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  2. http://www.satellitesandsirens.com/about
  3. "Satellites & Sirens - Breaking The Noise (Official Video)". YouTube. December 16, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  4. "Satellites & Sirens - Let It Go (Official Music Video)". YouTube. February 24, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  5. "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.

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