Artist description Sweet blissed out electro pop from Olympia, WA. Indie emo inspired into electronic devices and create spacious melodies that take you to other worlds. Instrumentals and sung songs...

Music Style indietronic, emo, electronic, electro, idm, punk, indie, pop, chill...

Musical Influences E*Vax, Morr Music, B. Flieshmann, Depeche Mode, New Order. Indie rock, Indie Pop. New Wave. emo, Hardcore. Space Rock, Sigur Ros, Radio Head, Too many to mention...

Similar Artists E*Vax meets New Order , i don't know...

Artist History SG started after the demise of the Sequencial Circuits project that John Kale was handling. After getting aquainted with better electronic equipment a bigger sound emerged and therefore decided to make one project another thus changing the name. Satellite Grooves came to light when Skylab Operations was planning on releasing home recordists CDR's in it's "TRINITY" series, but it never happened. Though there were songs recorded for that, they never were released. But this was the beginning to starting something new. More experience and knowledge led Satellite Grooves to what it is today... The sound? As time as gone and more experience has takin' place a sound now is hard to describe, but what comes to mind is this: Smooth melodic sounds mixed with beats that wrap in and out to you. The songs catch you and take you to far off planets but keep you grounded enough to have a rhythm that keeps your head bopping. SG releases change from time to time because times are constantly changing. But it doesn't end there, included are messages of love and pain with the communication noise and dancefulness. There's a lot here and that's just the sound. Live it's whole experience in itself. ART and MUSIC is the key for entertainment and expression. Expect it to grow. Comparisons made so far: E*Vax, B.Fleischmann, Morr Music & Darla inspired electro-pop.

Group Members John Kale does everything.

Instruments Electronics, guitars, pedals, people, and whatever else is lying around

Albums atoms, molecules, and rain- slidetheneedle/skylaboperations

Press Reviews Atoms, Molecules, and Rain CD While "blissful" is a term that Satellite Grooves mainman John Kale seems to embrace -- and one that certainly fits the romantic side of his electronic torch songs -- "atmospheric" seems to suit both his moniker and sound just as well, especially considering the recurrent "space" theme that appears in the SG oeuvre. Featuring lo-fi synth sounds similar to those of Figurine's sparkling 2001 release, The Heartfelt, Atoms, Molecules, And Rain is a focused set of instrumental digi-ballads structured upon a repetitive system of simple instrumentation. Satellite Grooves' experimentation with digital sound and editing effects alongside traditional instruments like guitar reminds me of Her Space Holiday's last release, with a strong emphasis on dominant melodies and hushed embellishments. The mad analog modem sounds that begin "Electric Water" are the only aggressive moments in an otherwise laid-back audio field of bubbling drones and sparse harmonies. Highlights include "Drifting In The Dust", which is built upon a gorgeous keyboard figure and a shimmering electric guitar pattern that is arguably as vital and fetching as any of the strictly electronic elements on the album. A broader scope in terms of arrangement would probably suite Kale's melodic side, but it seems fair to assume that the Olympia, Washington musician may be inclined to keep process within striking distance of product, ensuring that the result still resembles Kale's initial inspiration. While the R2-D2 mimicry that dominates album closer "Crackling of the Stars" is a tad much, the icy delayed guitar that carries that track's dominant rhythm is beautifully organic and an appropriate way to finish things off. (Yes, there's a "secret track", but wouldn't I be spoiling it for everyone if I dissected it here?) The glitch-inflected nature of CPU lullabies like "We'll Make A Little Trip" will definitely raise a few eyebrows and draw comparisons to Richard D. James-era Aphex Twin and the last long-player from Magnetophone -- but when you're emulating the best, the results are often noteworthy. That's certainly the case with Atoms, Molecules, And Rain. -- Mike Baker/splendid e zine Atoms, Molecules, and Rain CD If I had never heard any of Aphex Twin’s less evil-sounding work I would think that Satellite Grooves was some of the best glitch/electronic music I’ve ever heard. I’m not saying by any means that solo band member John Kale is a plagiarist, but I swear that I’ve heard some of these melodies, especially track five, “We’ll Make A Little Trip”, on a Richard D. James album before. I enjoy Satellite Grooves for what it is, as in a really pleasant experimental IDM album with some interesting incorporation of acoustic and analog instruments with the digital. There are some fascinating soundscapes that he creates here and I wish that I could create something half as beautiful as “Drifting With The Dust.” All in all, a more than decent album, but my reservations still stand. - Michael A Cavagnaro/Action Attack Helicoptor Atoms, Molecules, and Rain CD Olympia's electro pop one-man operation Satellite Grooves is full of songs that are incredibly simple, friendly to the ears and have wacky song titles like "Electric Water". Luckily there is a song called "I Love the Rain" because if you don't, you best not live in the Pacific Northwest because it rains a heck of a lot. This album is a lovely soundtrack to sitting inside on a rainy day working on your projects. I am naive to electronic music so I can't even intelligently compare this to anything, but there are some pretty dancy beats and blips and bleeps that will make you feel tingly all over. -Sincerebrutality.com / James Squeaky Here's a few reviews of the Three Way Split CD with Satellite Grooves, Manmatesmachine, and The Spacewurm. Since Slide the Needle is promoting this and selling this in our catalog we felt it needed to have these up for viewing. The Spacewurm / Satellite Grooves / Manmatesmachine three way split CD Vex Records I don't really know much about electronic music or "field recordings", so I don't know where exactly this would fall, but I do know that this CD is an incredibly enjoyable listen... all three bands. Reminding me quite a bit of the always enjoyable releases on San Francisco's Entartete Kunst label. Starting out with Satellite Grooves, who combine electronic music with very simple, sweet and sincere pop vocals, sounding a little like Carissa's Wierd, though I guess Satellite Grooves don't usually implement vocals in their music. I hope they continue to use vocals, it's nice. Mostly the sounds SG makes are very pleasant and peaceful, though there is a good dance beat at times with piano and something that sounds sorta like a kaleidoscope. Manmatesmachine is a much more aggressive project by someone whom I am familiar with: Ropp from The Peechees and Semiautomatic. Combining quite a bit of noise with a solid deep-thrusting beat over some 80s synth and cute pop notes. Record scratching/sampling, stabs in the dark, tick ticking of a time bomb, movie soundtrack music, and a bus running late during the commute. The Spacewurm is a project I'm going to have to look deeper into and pick up their previous release on Gravity Records, See You Later Oscillator. He has a certain audacity that I just find compelling. Grooves and intercepted cell phone conversations (a woman talking about all the troubles she is having at her job). A lot of drama and noise that will have your head moving around a bit. So coming from someone who doesn't know hay from horseshit about electronic music, this really makes me want to look deeper into its gaping black hole and investigate further. I highly recommend this recording. -Sincere Brutality /Sincerebrutality.com Satellite Grooves/Manmatesmachine/The Spacewurm Split CD Vex records This is a cool three-way from Slide The Needle Records of Satellite Grooves, Manmatesmachine, and The Spacewurm. All three show amazing electronic stylings that could rock out any dance party in different ways. Satellite Grooves kicks it off with six tracks that are ambient and subtle, making good use of synths and loops. Keeping the party going on a “darker road” is Manmatesmachine (some of these tracks do actually sound like a man and a machine mating) aka. New York City’s dj Ropp. There’s plenty of beats to counteract the noise and when listening one can’t help but imagine to be actually in a NYC club. Rounding out the fun is The Spacewurm with tracks like “I’d rather be fuking” and “Wurd”, with an german umlaute over the u’s. This is a perfect example of how funny names don’t take away from awesome music, considering the Wurm nicely mixes analog, vocals, and heavy guitar and drum noise in one solid punch. This is a killer record for cheepee’s who like noise and electronica (but hate spending money) as well as those who want the full club, or party, experience. -Saira Khan /Actionattackhelicoptor.com The Spacewurm / Manmatesmachine / Satellite Grooves (3-way split) Vex Records These are three bands with some similar approaches but occasionally different results. The six songs from Satellite Grooves which open this cost effective electronic-damage sampler feature a vaguely Legendary Pink Dots style band using very low or non-existent vocals, minimal guitar as effect, and lots of chillingly sterile keyboard and rhythm work. The Best Sound, the fifth track, reminds me a little of Wire. There's a nice sci-fi melancholia to the melodies, calling forth one of the early German keyboard primitives. Manhatesmachine comes up next, and their work has a greater sense of humor, with very funny samples, a la Negativland. The Spacewurm is the most banal, featuring a garage version of drum n bass, but occasionally comes up with some spasmodic uniqueness. To be honest, I'd rather just play my copies of Neu!, but for people who can track the tiny details and mutations of these somewhat obtuse genres, there might be some interest here. Tidalwavemag.com-Chris Estey

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Location Charleston, South Carolina - USA

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