The Rocket Summer

The Rocket Summer
The Rocket Summer in 2008
The Rocket Summer in 2008
Background information
OriginDallas–Fort Worth, Texas, United States
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock, pop rock, power pop, emo pop[1]
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, bass guitar, drums, percussion
Years active1999 –present
LabelsThe Militia Group, Island Records, Aviate Records
MembersBryce Avary
Websitewww.therocketsummer.com

The Rocket Summer is the solo project of Bryce Avary, a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and record producer based in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. He writes and produces every song on his records, and plays every instrument on them.

He has released eight studio albums and several EPs. His fifth release, 2012's Life Will Write the Words, reached No. 58 on The Billboard 200 and No. 12 on Billboard Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums chart as well as No. 12 on Top Independent Albums chart.[2] His fourth release, Of Men and Angels, held the No. 1 Top Album spot on iTunes upon its release in 2010.[3] AP Magazine called him one of "100 bands you need to know."[4]

  1. ^ "The Rocket Summer Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Artist Search for "the rocket summer"". AllMusic. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  3. ^ Iasimone, Ashley. "Exclusive JSYK Interview". AOL. Retrieved March 8, 2010.
  4. ^ "8th Annual 100 Bands You Need to Know". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 8, 2010.