Starflyer 59
Formed in 1993 by Jason Martin, Starflyer 59 was one of the first bands signed to Tooth and Nail Records when it formed inthesameyear, and is currently the oldest active band on the label. They are among the most prolific bands in the Christianmusicscene, with 11studio albums released, as well as a slew of EP's and live recordings. The band has gone through numerousline-up changes, with thecurrent line-up being lyricist Jason Martin (guitar/lead vocals), Steven Dial (Bass), and TreyMany(Drums).The sound of Starflyer 59 has evolved from their first album, 'Silver', through 'Dial M', their lat ...read more
Formed in 1993 by Jason Martin, Starflyer 59 was one of the first bands signed to Tooth and Nail Records when it formed inthesameyear, and is currently the oldest active band on the label. They are among the most prolific bands in the Christianmusicscene, with 11studio albums released, as well as a slew of EP's and live recordings. The band has gone through numerousline-up changes, with thecurrent line-up being lyricist Jason Martin (guitar/lead vocals), Steven Dial (Bass), and TreyMany(Drums).The sound of Starflyer 59 has evolved from their first album, 'Silver', through 'Dial M', their latest. Starting out, the band'smusiccouldfirmly be classified Shoegaze, with droning, effect-laden guitars and vocals that blended in with the music. As thebandmatured, thesongs have taken on a more Dream-Pop tone, slowing down a bit and letting the vocals take the spotlight. JasonMartin sings with asmooth, tenor voice, and, as the main lyricist, writes songs imbued with his personal thoughts andfeelings onlife and the world.All studio releases have been on the label Tooth and Nail, except IAMACEO which is being self-released in 2013. « hide |
