Acroma (band)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Jeremy Stanley, Brian Christensen, Tom Collins, Joshua Zirbel (as No Release) |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Number of employees | 4 |
Acroma was an alternative rock group originating from Salt Lake City, Utah. Their sole album, Orbitals, was released in 2003 under Universal Records, after which the band dissolved soon thereafter.
Origins as "No Release" (1999–2002)
Initially formed in the late 1990s under the name "No Release," the lineup featured Jeremy Stanley on vocals, Brian Christensen handling guitar, Tom Collins playing bass, and Joshua Zirbel on drums. They gained a local fanbase in Salt Lake City by independently releasing a three-track demo and participating in a compilation featuring unsigned local artists. Collaborating with Steve Walker of Contraband Management and producer Rob Daiker, they produced a six-song demo that caught the attention of Universal Records executive Tom Mackay, resulting in a record contract in 2002.
Orbitals release and dissolution (2003–2004)
Upon signing with Universal Records, the band adopted the name "Acroma." They partnered with producer Sylvia Massy, renowned for her work on Tool's debut album Undertow released in 1993. Their sound exhibited significant influence from Tool and Maynard James Keenan's side project, A Perfect Circle.
The album Orbitals experienced delays exceeding one year due to complications with the record label before its eventual release on May 6, 2003. The singles "Sun Rises Down" and "Wash Away (Some Desert Night)" gained national airplay, including rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio's "Octane" channel, reaching number 39 on the Mediabase active rock chart. Despite this exposure, lackluster sales led to the band being dropped by their label and subsequently disbanding without much public notice.
Band members
- Jeremy Stanley – vocals (1999–2004)
- Brian Christensen – guitar (1999–2004)
- Tom Collins – bass (1999–2004)
- Joshua Zirbel – drums (1999–2004)
Discography
- Orbitals (2003)