Echo Orbiter

ECHO ORBITER - "I'M ULTRACET"
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ECHO ORBITER - "ONE IN A MILLION"
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'''''''''' SHORT BIO OF ECHO ORBITER ''''''''''
ECHO ORBITER formed in a small town in Southern New Jersey, not too far from Philadelphia, when brothers Justin Emerle and Colin Emerle began to flesh out some of their songs. Meanwhile, the band began to perform extensively in Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and NYC while perfecting their unique sound. Working closely with the Philadelphia indie community (Performing with bands such as the INTERPRETERS, the THREE-4-TENS, LILYS, and the BURNING BRIDES), Echo Orbiter began to gain momentum.
A Moment In Life That's Right, Echo Orbiter's first full-length release, received local acclaim along with their headline performance at the PHILADELPHIA POP FESTIVAL, their appearance on ISpy Records' Legion Of Boom Vol. 1 compilation, and a featured article in SPIN magazine, helping Echo Orbiter reach new audiences along the coast. Simultaneously, Echo Orbiter began to perform with artists such as BEULAH, OF MONTREAL and APPLES IN STEREO.
Their second full-length release, Laughing All the While, was recorded by producer BRIAN MCTEAR at MINER STREET Recordings in Philadelphia with production help from KURT HEASLEY of the LILYS. Along with Laughing All the While, Echo Orbiter saw the start of the LOOKING GLASS WORKSHOP, a small indie label owned and operated by Justin Emerle, as well as the name of a collective of eclectic Philadelphia musicians, artists, writers, poets, and film-makers.
Currently, Echo Orbiter is no longer performing live, focusing solely on recording and internet media. The Echo Orbiter's sound has become uniquely its own.
Former members include: Bryan Michael (ALKA) (keyboards on second album), B.C. CAMPLIGHT (live keyboards), and Kyle Costill (TROUBLE EVERYDAY and MANIC MIRRORS) (live keyboards). Justin is a former member of the THREE-4-TENS (guitar).
'''''''''' CURRENT RELEASES BY ECHO ORBITER ''''''''''
A Moment In Life That's Right (1998)
Laughing All The While (2000)
On A Deranged Holiday (2001)
Left Here Alone; Smiling (2002)
Qu'est-ce Pour Nous (2003)
The Khyber Passed E.P. (2004)
Soundscapes Vol. 1 (2004)
A Cold November Day (2005)
Life Cycle E.P. (2005)
The Time Of Ghosts And Clouds E.P (2006)
The Lost Generation & The Golden Age of Mysteries E.P. (2007)
A Chance Succession Of Otherwise Impossible Events, Vol. 1-6 (2007)
Orphan Kids Withdraw Out Of This Comedy (2008)
Soundscapes Vol. 2 (2008)
3 short-film scores including Mortality (2000) and 4.50 (2003)
6 singles including a split-45 with CALVIN, DON'T JUMP!
and over 10 compilations released by various labels such as:
Claire Records
Club AC30
Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records
Planting Seeds Records
Bumblebear Records
Tremolo Feedback Records
Hype City Records
ISpy Records
Perhaps Transparent Records
and Looking Glass Workshop, among others.
'''''''''' WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ECHO ORBITER ''''''''''
"Splendid old school charms..." - SPIN
"Widely considered two of the most inventive songwriters on the scene, and one of the most singular sounds the scene, and the city, has to offer." - PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY
"The bottom line is... these guys can really write songs. Highest Recommendation." - AURAL INNOVATIONS
"This group of artists presents something very promising for the indie community, not just around Philadelphia, but the globe." - SPECK MAGAZINE
"It is clear that the Echo Orbiter's musical confidence continues to grow. Their upbeat style of modern playful and chaotic pop continues to turn heads." - ALL MUSIC GUIDE
"A wondrous, melody-packed celebration of unfettered creativity." - ERASING CLOUDS
"There doing some really creative work out there. Fun, catchy and quite progressive, the Echo Orbiter is one of those bands we should all probably respect and admire." - ACTION ATTACK HELICOPTER
"This trio from the wilds of NJ plays a stirring everything from a mix of early '90s British Shoegazer pop, to punk-influenced indie rock to sludgy sad-core. Check out the Echo Orbiter!" - ATHENS BANNER HERALD
"Catchy and energetic tunes. Echo Orbiter proved that there is promise!" - THEME STREAM PREVIEW
"The variety of styles that the band does is just mind boggling. This is a talented group of musicians." - MUSIC EMISSIONS
"The songs have a freshness to them, and Justin seems to do it so effortlessly. The feeling that you get from listening to the Orbiter is that of everything being alright, which is something that all good music provides, it has the power to turn your day around." - THE RUTGERS GLEANOR
"Gotta love these basement psychonauts. Creating art that is pedantically alienated from the context of daily life." - YOUR FLESH MAGAZINE
"The Orbiter winds its way through a consistent incorporation of pleasingly-textured pop tunes." - SPLENDID E-ZINE
"A Gem!" - MASS TRANSFER
"Sleeper album of the year (Laughing All The While)! All I can say is: hopefully this masterpiece doesn't go unnoticed. This group has the potential to be the biggest thing in a very long time. [They] could very well change your life. - POPPING SOUND
"A new twist to new pop, and a lovely racket indeed." - INK 19
"Justin Emerle combines [influences] to create a complex layering of sounds with the ability to wisk you off to this other world. A fine band, with a lot of promise, proving that perseverance and hard work can amount to something in the world of independent music." - TANGZINE
"We definitely get the feeling that these men are in it for the fun...and fun they provide... Cool melodies abound here and the band is quite adept at writing hooks as well as intelligent (and memorable) melodies. - BABY SUE ONLINE MAGAZINE
"The Echo Orbiter is just plain fun!" - FAKEJAZZ.COM
"...it's obvious that the lads from The Echo Orbiter do live in a very special world which is represented in the music they're making... At times very good, at times exceptional." - ORIGINAL SIN'S DISCO BAR
"Echo Orbiter creates tapestries of music. The planet needs more of the Echo Orbiter for years to come." - ROCKPILE MAGAZINE