Satellite Party
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Perry Farrell |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Key people | Perry Farrell, Etty Lau Farrell, Nuno Bettencourt, Carl Restivo |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Satellite Party was an alternative rock group initiated by Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell following the breakup of Jane's Addiction in 2004. The lineup featured Carl Restivo on bass and backing vocals by Farrell's spouse, Etty Lau Farrell. Initially, the project involved a partnership with Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, who exited the band in July 2007.
The ensemble issued a single studio album, Ultra Payloaded, released in 2007. The group disbanded in 2008 when Jane's Addiction resumed full-time activity.
History
Satellite Party made its first appearance at the Key Club in Los Angeles on July 18, 2005, with bassist Tony Kanal from No Doubt and keyboardist Steve Ferlazzo of DramaGods. They also performed at Lollapalooza 2005 in Chicago on July 24.
Their inaugural album, Ultra Payloaded (released May 29, 2007), included contributions from notable musicians such as John Frusciante and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas, electronic act Hybrid, and bassist Peter Hook associated with Joy Division and New Order. The band secured a contract with Columbia Records, part of Sony Records, starting June 2006.
Among the album's tracks was a previously unreleased piece titled "Woman in the Window," featuring vocals by the late Doors vocalist Jim Morrison. The lead single "Wish Upon a Dog Star" was created in collaboration with Hybrid and appeared on their album I Choose Noise.
In July 2007, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt departed, citing discomfort with the band's composition and live performance style while maintaining support for the music itself. Drummer Kevin Figueiredo also left to rejoin Extreme.[1] For the remainder of the tour, guitarist Nick Perri and drummer Jordan Plonsky were added to the lineup.
Following their separation from Columbia Records, Satellite Party began developing new songs but entered an indefinite hiatus in 2008 when Farrell reassembled Jane's Addiction.
In 2012, Farrell announced intentions to create a Satellite Party-inspired theatrical production incorporating unreleased material from The Doors; however, this project was never realized.
Band members
- Perry Farrell – lead vocals (2004–2008)
- Etty Lau Farrell – backing vocals (2004–2008)
- Nuno Bettencourt – guitar (2004–2007)
- Kevin Figueiredo – drums (2005–2007)
- Carl Restivo – bass, guitar (2007–2008)
Live members
- Nick Perri – guitar (2007)
- Jordan Plosky – drums (2007)
- Jenny Galt – keyboards (2007)
- Tony Kanal – bass (2005)
- Steve Ferlazzo – keyboards (2005)
Discography
- Ultra Payloaded (2007)
Singles
- "Wish Upon a Dog Star" (2007) – Modern Rock Tracks #26, Hot Dance Club Play #18
- "Hard Life Easy" (2008)
Videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Wish Upon a Dog Star" | Ben Dickinson |