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Aster

Down here, it's our time. It's our time down here.

About Me

Aster is an imaging instrument that is flying on Terra, a satellite launched in December 1999 as part of NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS). ASTER is a cooperative effort between NASA and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Earth Remote Sensing Data Analysis Center (ERSDAC). ASTER will be used to obtain detailed maps of land surface temperature, emissivity, reflectance and elevation. The EOS platforms are part of NASA's Earth Science Enterprise, whose goal is to obtain a better understanding of the interactions between the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/22/2004
Band Website: astermusic.com
Band Members: Bryan Ellis - vocals/guitar T Husmann - drums/keys
Influences: The Unicorns, Grandaddy, Travis, The Shins, Flaming Lips, Sparklehorse, The Cars, Beatles, American Analog Set, Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Earlimart, The Rentals, Radio Dept., Elliott Smith, etc.
Sounds Like: Aster On iTunes.. width="425" height="350" ..
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Some Things Seldom Heard Of Tracks Are Up

We have posted 4 tracks for you to preview before the album is released nationally in January 08.
Posted by Aster on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:13:00 PST

"Some Things Seldom Heard Of" Early Review by Big Smile

Aster - Some Things Seldom Heard Of By Josh Snider [Rated 4 out of 5]Rate this review: Login to flag this review!When you listen to this album, it is like one smooth song the whole way through. W...
Posted by Aster on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:11:00 PST

The Austin Independent Review

Album ReviewAster: The Suitcase Sessions EP(self-released)RATING: 4 out of 5Aster, an Austin-based duo named after an imaging instrument on a NASA satellite floating above us, pulls out a huge, layere...
Posted by Aster on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:39:00 PST

Interview With So Many Bands

Much thanks to Sarah AKA: KD and Ryan.Somanybands.net Interview...
Posted by Aster on Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:38:00 PST

Space City Rock Review

AsterThe Suitcase Sessions EPThe sixties are alive and well in Aster's world. The band incorporates understated vocals and infectious harmonies with low-key indie rock, complete with organ, harmonica,...
Posted by Aster on Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:04:00 PST

Suitcase Sessions Listed in Austin Chronicle Top 30 Releases of 05

Click here to feel the love (and yes, scroll down a bit):We squeaked in at 29.
Posted by Aster on Fri, 06 Jan 2006 09:27:00 PST

Suitcase Sessions Available on iTunes

There's not much to say after the subject, so if the spirit moves you - download some of our songs and burn lots of free copies for your friends.
Posted by Aster on Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:12:00 PST

High Bias Review

ASTER Suitcase Sessions EP (Aster) Proof you don't need a professional studio and a gaggle of session guys to make good pop music. The Austin-based duo Aster recorded these four songs at home, givi...
Posted by Aster on Tue, 11 Oct 2005 09:23:00 PST

Soundmag Review

AsterSuitcase Sessions [US-Import] Release-Datum: 01.07.05Label: EigenvertriebFormat: EPReview: Jan In Austin, Texas mchte ich ja nun alles andere als begraben werden. Vielleicht dachten sich das ...
Posted by Aster on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Enigma Online Review

Enigma Online BY THOMAS MARTIN Aster Suitcase Sessions EP Independent Aster is the Austin, TX duo of Brian Ellis and Tim Husmann. The Suitcase Sessions EP is there diary of personal pop and arti...
Posted by Aster on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST