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Echo Orbiter is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, based indie rock band founded by brothers Justin Emerle and Colin Emerle, described by Philadelphia Weekly as being "Widely considered two of the most inventive songwriters on the [Philadelphia] scene." Working with engineer/producer Brian McTear and such bands as The Three-4-Tens, Lenola, and Lilys, this DIY band helped forge a unique scene which captured the creative zeitgeist of the Philadelphia underground with songs like One In A Million, I'm Ultracet, and Mouth of an Incomplete Twin. Echo Orbiter had also often been associated with Elephant Six groups such as Of Montreal, The Olivia Tremor...

There are three bands named Orbiter: 1) Composed of Harris Thurmond (guitar), Fiia McGann from Goodness (vocals) Stephanie Wicker in organ, Jeff Wood in bass, and Brandon Milner (drums), Orbiter is signed with Loveless Records. Harris Thurmond was the guitarist that gained some fame through his work in the now-disbanded Hammerbox, and here he provides vocals as well. Their sound is often described as mixing trip hop and pop rock. Their 2000 EP Mini LP received some praise from critics and includes the popular "3 AM". Their first full-length album, Sparks On A String includes "Apple Tree." 2) A second...