Satellite Sky at Bull and Bear

Bull and Bear Whiskey Bar and Taphouse presents Satellite Sky for an afternoon of live music on Saturday, September 3, 4:30pm-5:30m.

Science is not generally associated with inspiring rock ’n’ roll music. In the case of Australian rock duo Satellite Sky, it was the catalyst that helped them into being. A few years ago when Pete Kicks and his sister Kim had to deal with the unexpected departure of a band member and in turn, the combustion of a band they had put so much time and energy into, the idea of a new project dawned. “We were at a point where we were physically and emotionally depleted. We had spent a few years building and realizing our vision, left friends and family in Melbourne and moved to Los Angeles. When that fell apart, instead of giving up, we just worked harder and evolved, using the strength of family to create what is now Satellite Sky,” says drummer Kim Kicks.

It was at this moment that everything came sharply back into focus. Providing inspiration for moving forward rather then dwelling on what might have been, the siblings began writing new material. Adds Pete “Ever since completing my Science Honours Degree back in Australia, I had always maintained an interest in science. However, it was not something that seemed relevant to the music we were attempting to create until this point. The beautiful thing about delving into topics such as Astrophysics and Astronomy is they really allow you to gain perspective on where you sit in the universe."

With several national U.S tours under their belt, along with two EPs and a number of successful singles, it is their latest record, Magnetize, that Kim believes is most indicative of what Satellite Sky has become. “We wanted to make a record that reflected that the dynamic of the band is based on the two of us. Naturally all the songs have a particular flavor that comes out from our playing and the way we perform, but this album is by far the truest indication of what Satellite Sky is."