Astoria State

Their symbiotic musical interests would be the force that drew the two together again multiple times over the ensuing years, as they crossed paths both in the studio and while touring. In early 2020 Jesse – whose career had evolved to become the tour manager of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, was given the honor of calling Danny to offer him the position of keyboardist and backing vocalist for TRJA.

When touring shut down in early March of last year, the two started serious discussions about making their mutual vision for their own Rock band a reality.  They began writing together in July, and by September they were recording at TRJA Drummer Jon Espy’s Home Studio in Santa Clarita, CA with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’s Ron Winter as their producer.   Bassist and backup vocalist Cameron Horst, a longtime friend of Resnick since their high school days in Anchorage, Alaska was brought in to round out the lineup. Astoria State filled out the foursome with Jon Longley, a seasoned touring drummer with over a decade of experience, formalizing his addition to the official lineup in January 2022.

The band’s sophomore single, “Leave It To Me” was met with resounding praise, catching the attention of curators everywhere, with adds to key streaming service playlists including Spotify New Noise, All New Rock, and Loudwire Weekly Wire; Apple Music Breaking Hard Rock and New In Rock; Pandora New Rock Now and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Radio.  The band received a symphony of press coverage, in the U.S. as well as abroad with features in Broadway World, American Songwriter, All Access, Real Rock Nights, AMP, Vents Magazine, New Music Weekly, Drop The Spotlight, Screamer Magazine, Rock At Night, All Music Magazine, and many more.

“Leave It To Me” was the follow up to Astoria State’s successful debut single “Nobody Knows” that landed placements on Spotify’s New Noise, Loudwire Weekly Wire, Planet Mosh & GigSoup Rock Playlists, along with Apple Music Breaking Hard Rock and Pandora Amp Fresh Cuts Radio. They received early press accolades from Medium, Tinnitist Blog and were named a “Must-Watch Band for 2021” by Substream Magazine.

Astoria State’s relentless breakthrough year continued with the explosive new track “War” coming alongside the release of their hard-hitting, melody-laden debut EP, “The Suffer, The Salvage”, released 8.27.21. This release is a commanding indication that Astoria State are sure to be a staple of the rock scene for years to come and only the sky will be the limit for these emerging rockers.  If you’ve been looking for something fresh that pierces through the other formulaic noise, Astoria State is what you’ve been waiting for. “War”, a fast-paced and explosive song that dives into the chaos with a chorus that we can all sing along to.

The band’s Danny Resnick says, “Musically, ‘War’ is just an explosive rock song with big choruses. The high-energy crowd response each night is a testament to the power of this song.  It’s quite punchy through the choruses, but still has room to breathe in the verses as it addresses some of these deeper and more emotional subjects lyrically.  The chaos and urgency of this song is really something we wanted to portray not just with the lyrics but with the music, and the whole thing just came together really well for us.” Resnick concludes, “We’re proud of this one.  It’s the perfect focus track to release alongside our debut EP, The Suffer, The Salvage."

“War” was simultaneously released with Astoria State’s debut EP so eager listeners can now finally enjoy The Suffer, The Salvage, a 6 song release.  Teeming with compelling lyrics bound by a broad tapestry of melodies that seamlessly meld to instantly memorable riffs, The Suffer, The Salvage presents a synchronicity that can truly only be described as Rock n’ Roll.  Astoria State delves deeper to the vulnerable places with this EP in a powerfully relatable way.  Perhaps this relatability explains the magnetic connection that people worldwide seem to feel for the band as they surge in to the press and playlists everywhere.

Astoria State’s head-turning breakout year came to a close as the band wrapped up its national U.S. tour with RIAA Gold and Platinum-certified rockers, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, performing for sold out crowds from coast to coast. Unrelenting in the 8 months since the release of their debut single, “Nobody Knows”, Astoria State has quickly established their road-worthy work ethic, sharing stages across the country with other internationally acclaimed acts including Hawthorne Heights, We The Kings, The Dead Rabbits, Eyes Set To Kill, Dead American, and more.  The reviews are in and they are harmonious; Astoria State’s live performance is a must-see. News outlets across the nation have picked up the story on Astoria State’s meteoric entrance to the music scene all the way from The NW Florida Daily News, to the Anchorage Press in Alaska. Radio stations everywhere have also taken notice, with adds to independent terrestrial and online rotations not just across the United States, but in the U.K., Canada, Australia, and all across Europe.

8 months since the first single release, Astoria State has garnered nearly 500,000 streams and views cumulatively across streaming services as well as video placements in gyms, bars, cruise lines, and casinos for two videos worldwide. Astoria State also played 34 shows in 18 states in support of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus in 2021 and with tour announcements for 2022 coming soon, Astoria State is showing no signs of stopping.