Amber Pacific
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | January 1, 2002 in Federal Way, Washington, United States |
| Headquarters | Federal Way, Washington , United States |
| Products | Studio albums, extended plays |
| Website | amberpacific |
Amber Pacific is a pop-punk band originating from the United States, established in 2002 in Federal Way, Washington. Their discography includes five studio albums: The Possibility and the Promise (2005), Truth in Sincerity (2007), Virtues (2010), The Turn (2014), and All In (2025).
Origins and early output
Initially formed by high school juniors performing around the Seattle area under the name Follow Through, the founding members included Will Nutter, Tyler Peerson, and Blake Evans. Later in 2002, vocalist Matt Young and Justin Westcott became part of the lineup. By mid-2003, Peerson and Evans exited and were succeeded by Greg Strong and Josh "Dango" Cellan. The band adopted the name Amber Pacific in 2004 and released their debut EP, Fading Days, through Hopeless Records. Their first full-length album, The Possibility and the Promise, was released in 2005 via the same label. Justin Westcott left the group in 2006.
Before recording their sophomore album, Truth in Sincerity, Ben Harper—formerly of Yellowcard—joined the band. Sessions commenced in October 2006; however, Harper departed later that year and Rick Hanson took his place.
Vocalist change and third album
Amber Pacific parted ways with Hopeless Records in February 2008. Around this time, lead singer Matt Young and Rick Hanson also left—Young shifted his focus to a career in education as a school principal. The band brought on Jesse Cottam, previously of Canadian group Seven's Angel and a contestant on Canadian Idol, as their new vocalist. Additionally, guitarist and vocalist Davy Rispoli, who had been touring with the band, officially joined.
On January 27, 2009, Amber Pacific signed with Victory Records and uploaded three tracks featuring Cottam to their MySpace page. These songs were compiled into a self-titled digital EP released on iTunes on February 25.
Matt Young's return and lineup adjustments
Amber Pacific exited Victory Records on February 9, 2011. It was revealed that both Cottam and Rispoli had left due to logistical challenges, coinciding with Matt Young's return to the band. The group planned a series of acoustic shows with guitarist Will Nutter composing new material reminiscent of their debut album’s sound. Shortly after, on February 15, Greg Strong announced his departure; Nutter later confirmed this was connected to Young’s comeback.
Justin Westcott also rejoined during 2011. Mike Herrera from MxPx contributed bass for their fourth studio album, The Turn. The band financed this project through an Indiegogo campaign and initially released it digitally on July 29, 2014. After securing agreements with Digitally Sound Records and Straight 8 Entertainment, the album received a global release on September 2, 2014.
Members
- Current lineup
- Matt Young – lead vocals (2002–2008, 2011–present)
- Will Nutter – lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards (2002–present)
- Dango Cellan – drums (2003–present)
- Justin Westcott – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2002–2006, 2011–present)
- Brad Torkelson – bass guitar (2019–present)
- Former
- Greg Strong – bass guitar (2003–2011)
- Jesse Cottam – lead vocals (2008–2011)
- Davy Rispoli – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2008–2011; touring 2003–2008)
- Rick Hanson – rhythm guitar (2007–2008)
- Ben Harper – guitars (2006)
- Tyler Peerson – bass guitar (2002–2003)
- Blake Evans – drums (2002–2003)
- Touring, studio, live and session
- Jeremy Gibbons – bass guitar (2011)
- Mike Herrera – bass guitar (2014)
- Bradly Miranda – guitars, bass guitar (2022–present)
Studio Albums
- The Possibility and the Promise (Released May 24, 2005) (Over 70,000 copies sold in the U.S.)
- Truth in Sincerity (Released May 22, 2007) Reached No. 64 on the US Billboard 200 chart
- Virtues (Released April 13, 2010)
- The Turn (Released September 2, 2014)
- All In (Scheduled for release February 14, 2025)
Extended Plays
- Fading Days (2004)
- Acoustic Sessions (2006)
- Acoustic Connect Sets (2008)
- Amber Pacific (2009)
Compilation Appearances
- Featured on Vans Warped Tour compilations in 2004, 2005, and 2007
- Contribution to Punk Goes 80's with "Video Killed the Radio Star"
- Included on Hopelessly Devoted to You Volumes 5 and 6 with several tracks
- "Poetically Pathetic" featured on Take Action! Volume 5
- Cover of "Calling All the Monsters" on Punk Rock Halloween, Vol. 2
Soundtrack Contributions
- "Always You (Good Times)" included in Burnout 3: Takedown
- "Gone So Young" featured in the TV spot for Flicka
- "Fall Back Into My Life" part of the soundtrack for the 2007 film TMNT
- "The Good Life" featured in the movie Piranha 3DD
External links
- Articles with short description
- 2002 establishments in Washington (state)
- Emo musical groups from Washington (state)
- Hopeless Records artists
- Musical groups disestablished in 2011
- Musical groups established in 2002
- Musical groups reestablished in 2014
- Pop punk groups from Washington (state)
- Victory Records artists