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| name = Astrobrite
| name = Astrobrite
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| origin =
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| genre = [[Shoegaze]], [[noise pop]]
| genre = [[Shoegaze]], [[noise pop]]
| years_active = 1993–1997<br/>2001–present
| years_active = 1993–1997, 2001–present
| label = Wavertone, Clairecords, Sonic Syrup, Musicmine, Vinyl Junkie, BLVD
| label = Wavertone, Clairecords, Sonic Syrup, Musicmine, Vinyl Junkie, BLVD
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| current_members = Scott Cortez<br/>Kelly Coffey<br/>Ryan Davis
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| past_members = Odell Nails<br/>Melissa Arpin-Duimstra<br/>Andrew Prinz
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| website =
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| current_members = Scott Cortez<br/>Kelly Coffey<br/>Ryan Davis
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| past_members = Odell Nails<br/>Melissa Arpin-Duimstra<br/>Andrew Prinz
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'''Astrobrite''' is an American [[shoegaze]] project by Scott Cortez ([[lovesliescrushing]]) which has included: Melissa Arpin-Duimstra, Andrew Prinz ([[Mahogany (band)|Mahogany]]), Odell Nails ([[Majesty Crush]]), Rob Smith ([[Paik]] and Deep Red), Doug Walker (Xebec), Narasaki ([[Coaltar of the Deepers]]), Jason Baron, Andrew Marrah ([[Airiel]] and New Canyons), Laura Callier (Gel Set), Sophie Brochu (Fauvely), as well as other members. Astrobrite began in 1993 as a solo project and, in 1995, the band expanded in order to tour. Astrobrite went on an initial hiatus in 1997 and Scott Cortez moved to [[Toledo, Ohio]] for six months. Early in 1998, he relocated to Chicago.
'''Astrobrite''' is an American [[shoegaze]] project by Scott Cortez ([[lovesliescrushing]]) which has included members of [[Mahogany (band)|Mahogany]] (Andrew Prinz), [[Majesty Crush]] (Odell Nails), [[Paik]] (Rob Smith), Xebec (Doug Walker), [[Coaltar of the Deepers]] (Narasaki), [[Airiel]] (Andrew Marrah), Gel Set (Laura Callier), Fauvely (Sophie Brochu), Melissa Arpin-Duimstra, Jason Baron and many others.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Astrobrite began in 1993 as a solo project and, in 1995, the band expanded in order to tour. Astrobrite went on an initial hiatus in 1997 and Scott Cortez moved to [[Toledo, Ohio]] for six months. Early in 1998, he relocated to Chicago.

In 2001, Astrobrite's first album ''Crush'' was released, composed of material from the 95-97 period. Adam Cooper ([[Alison's Halo]]) mastered and mixed ''Crush'' and ''8 Candy EP''.
In 2001, Astrobrite's first album ''Crush'' was released, composed of material from the 95-97 period. Adam Cooper ([[Alison's Halo]]) mastered and mixed ''Crush'' and ''8 Candy EP''.


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In October 2014, Astrobrite became a three-piece group when Sophie Brochu (guitar, vocals), and Sarah Sterling (drums) joined the band.
In October 2014, Astrobrite became a three-piece group when Sophie Brochu (guitar, vocals), and Sarah Sterling (drums) joined the band.


In 2015 ''Deluxer'' was released by Vinyl Junkie and Astrobrite did a small tour of [[Japan]] in support of the release. The album features vocals from singer Sophie Nagelberg. Astrobrite dedicated the album to Danny Lackey.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DELUXER, by astrobrite |url=https://astrobrite.bandcamp.com/album/deluxer |access-date=2022-04-01 |website=astrobrite |language=en}}</ref>
In 2015, ''Deluxer'' was released by Vinyl Junkie and Astrobrite did a small tour of [[Japan]] in support of the release. The album features vocals from singer Sophie Nagelberg. Astrobrite dedicated the album to Danny Lackey.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DELUXER, by astrobrite |url=https://astrobrite.bandcamp.com/album/deluxer |access-date=2022-04-01 |website=astrobrite |language=en}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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===EPs===
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* ''Candy Swirl EP'' (1994) cassette
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* ''Cherryflavor EP'' (1995) cassette
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* ''Futuramic EP'' (1996) cassette
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* ''Smile EP'' (1997) cassette
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* ''Everything'' (1997) cassette
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* ''Sugar Blast'' (1999) cd-r
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* ''8 Candy EP'' (2001) cd
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* ''Noriko EP'' (2002) download

===Albums===
===Albums===
* ''Crush'' (2001)
* ''Crush'' (2001)
* ''Superdupercrush'' (2002; Wavertone cd-r; alternate version of Super Crush)
* ''Superdupercrush'' (2002)
* ''Pinkshinyultrablast'' (2002; Wavertone cd-r; alternate version of 2005 release)
* ''Pinkshinyultrablast'' (2002)
* ''Super Crush'' (2002)
* ''Super Crush'' (2002)
* ''Pinkshinyultrablast'' (2005)
* ''Whitenoise Superstar'' (2007)
* ''Whitenoise Superstar'' (2007)
* ''One Hit Wonder'' (2008)
* ''One Hit Wonder'' (2008)
* ''Crush'' (2010; BLVD 001 vinyl reissue of first album)
* ''Boombox Supernova'' (2011)
* ''Boombox Supernova'' (2011)
* ''All the stars will fall'' (2012)
* ''All the stars will fall'' (2012)
* ''Deluxer'' (2015)
* ''Deluxer'' (2015)
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===EPs===
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* ''Candy Swirl EP'' (1994)
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* ''Cherryflavor EP'' (1995)
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* ''Futuramic EP'' (1996)
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* ''Smile EP'' (1997)
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* ''Everything'' (1997)
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* ''Sugar Blast'' (1999)
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* ''8 Candy EP'' (2001)
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* ''Noriko EP'' (2002)


===Singles===
===Singles===
* ''Slowpoke/Overdriver'' (1996; clear vinyl)
* ''Slowpoke/Overdriver'' (1996)
* ''Suckerpunch/Peach fuzz'' (1996; blue translucent vinyl)
* ''Suckerpunch/Peach fuzz'' (1996)
* ''Jingle Bells'' (2001, digital self-released)
* ''Jingle Bells'' (2001)
* ''Her Beautiful Skin/My Forgotten Valentine'' (2011, digital self-released)
* ''Her Beautiful Skin/My Forgotten Valentine'' (2011)
* ''I Am Endless Sky'' (2013, digital self-released, tribute to Danny Lackey)
* ''I Am Endless Sky'' (2013)


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 11:52, 26 March 2024

Astrobrite
GenresShoegaze, noise pop
Years active1993–1997, 2001–present
LabelsWavertone, Clairecords, Sonic Syrup, Musicmine, Vinyl Junkie, BLVD
MembersScott Cortez
Kelly Coffey
Ryan Davis
Past membersOdell Nails
Melissa Arpin-Duimstra
Andrew Prinz

Astrobrite is an American shoegaze project by Scott Cortez (lovesliescrushing) which has included members of Mahogany (Andrew Prinz), Majesty Crush (Odell Nails), Paik (Rob Smith), Xebec (Doug Walker), Coaltar of the Deepers (Narasaki), Airiel (Andrew Marrah), Gel Set (Laura Callier), Fauvely (Sophie Brochu), Melissa Arpin-Duimstra, Jason Baron and many others.

Career

Astrobrite began in 1993 as a solo project and, in 1995, the band expanded in order to tour. Astrobrite went on an initial hiatus in 1997 and Scott Cortez moved to Toledo, Ohio for six months. Early in 1998, he relocated to Chicago.

In 2001, Astrobrite's first album Crush was released, composed of material from the 95-97 period. Adam Cooper (Alison's Halo) mastered and mixed Crush and 8 Candy EP.

Later in 2001, Scott Cortez flew to Tokyo, Japan to play the Seven Winters shoegaze festival. The trip fostered relationships with the Japanese shoegazer community and enabled a return to Japan to record a studio version of "Crush", entitled "Supercrush", the recording featured (Narasaki) of Coaltar of the Deepers, Melt Banana (Watchman), and (Tak) Dive.

In 2004 Astrobrite was signed to Vinyl Junkie Records in Japan and released "Pinkshinyultrablast".

From 2004 to 2008, in addition to recording Astrobrite material, Cortez was recording and performing with STAR.

On April 17, 2007, a new studio album Whitenoise Superstar (stylised as whitenoisesuperstar) was released under Vinyl Junkie. It was mastered by Narasaki and it features Japanese singer Yukari Tanaka (from Hartfield) in several tracks.[1] Musically, the album adds some atmospheric drum and bass elements to its composition.

On August 27, 2008, Astrobrite released One Hit Wonder, a compilation album comprising previously unreleased songs and b-sides, with a more lo-fi recording.

2011 saw the vinyl reissue of Crush on BLVD records, this prompted Cortez to consider performing as Astrobrite again. Breaking another hiatus after nine years, Astrobrite played several live shows in the summer of 2012, including the Part time Punks Shoegaze fest in Los Angeles and the Beautiful Noise festival in 2013.

Boombox Supernova, was released on November 1, 2011, a compilation album of unreleased songs with ambient influences from 1994-1998.

Next year, on August 14, 2012, a studio album titled All The Stars Will Fall (stylised in all lowercase) was released. The third and last track, "Wandering Birds (Blind)" and "Till The Stars Fall From The Sky" respectively, feature vocals from Japanese singer Linden (Purple Bloom).[2][3]

In October 2014, Astrobrite became a three-piece group when Sophie Brochu (guitar, vocals), and Sarah Sterling (drums) joined the band.

In 2015, Deluxer was released by Vinyl Junkie and Astrobrite did a small tour of Japan in support of the release. The album features vocals from singer Sophie Nagelberg. Astrobrite dedicated the album to Danny Lackey.[4]

Discography

Albums

  • Crush (2001)
  • Superdupercrush (2002)
  • Pinkshinyultrablast (2002)
  • Super Crush (2002)
  • Whitenoise Superstar (2007)
  • One Hit Wonder (2008)
  • Boombox Supernova (2011)
  • All the stars will fall (2012)
  • Deluxer (2015)

EPs

  • Candy Swirl EP (1994)
  • Cherryflavor EP (1995)
  • Futuramic EP (1996)
  • Smile EP (1997)
  • Everything (1997)
  • Sugar Blast (1999)
  • 8 Candy EP (2001)
  • Noriko EP (2002)

Singles

  • Slowpoke/Overdriver (1996)
  • Suckerpunch/Peach fuzz (1996)
  • Jingle Bells (2001)
  • Her Beautiful Skin/My Forgotten Valentine (2011)
  • I Am Endless Sky (2013)

References

  1. ^ Astrobrite - Whitenoise Superstar, retrieved 2022-03-06
  2. ^ "LINDEN／リンデン(Purple Bloom) on Twitter". Twitter. 2022-11-15. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  3. ^ purplebloom-room. "Linden sings two tracks in album "ALL THE STARS WILL FALL" by Astrobrite". Purple Bloom. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  4. ^ "DELUXER, by astrobrite". astrobrite. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
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