Who Are The Planetesimals?
The Planetesimals were formed in 2004 by Michael Delaney, Bel Circini, and Nik Dadich. They rocketed in popularity when famous artist and oldest being in the universe Eris Astranova joined them on a whim and introduced them to the Lollunian music scene. They had a bit of a rocky adventure, with on-and-off periods until 2019 when Keon joined the group after Bel left for Wandering Stars in 2015. The Planetesimals are the first human and extraterrestrial band in our little corner of the Orion Armand the blend of personalities has led to a truly unique sound.
Members
Michael Delaney
Hello there dear reader! My story starts in the year 1985 when a loud little infant came into this world and never stopped talking since... I decided to turn my incessantly loud voice into my life's work, so here I am prancing about on stage as my full time career. You may know me as the one who died for eleven years... but that was a long time ago so we need not worry about that anymore love. I treat my band like my family (sometimes literally, hello Alexander) and aspire to get at least someone to listen to us, ha! If you find me on the street, you can attract me with anything shiny, so keep that in your thoughts. Cheers.
Keon Bloom
If you asked me where I'd be five years ago I'd never imagine this. Growing up on Earth, I was blissfully unaware of the presence of alien life just next door. My childhood was spent plucking guitar strings and agonising over my weekly piano lessons, but all that hard work now has me jetting across the galaxy with the best band in the world. Now I'm not the first human to set foot on another planet, but my cat is the first of her kind to do so. I have something to brag about.
Eris Astranova
To any humans reading this, describing my age may come to be somewhat difficult. I decided to be sentient around when I assume your planet was in its infancy. In between then and now, I am unable to recall much, for it was not particularly interesting. I now play bass for the Planetesimals.
Nik Dadich
Hi. Some facts about me: I am an earthling. Hitting things is my job. We've just passed my 63rd birthday. If you need me to reach the top shelf, just ask. On my life: I took a wrong turn one day and just kept going. Oh, and I can shoot laser beams from my eyes.
Additional Members
Bel Circini
Former leading lady of the Planetesimals, I'm on a locum because these people missed me. If you have any funeral inquiries please call my mother. If you have political grievances, call my son.
Ylla
Hey, I'm Ylla and I'm basically The Planetesimals chauffer (which they like to call their manager). If you want me to sing praises about myself you're out of luck. The spaceship I take these guys around in is a hunk of junk. They've tried to give me credits on the album for slapping a tambourine a few times because Nik was getting lunch. When touring, I'm the one who gets out of the car and buys the snacks. Keon, I'm not sure why I'm here, but thanks.
Alexander Delaney
My name is Alexander Cornelius Delaney and I was first-born to the Delaney family (you may know them) living in the capital city Denora. I started learning the flute at the young age of six and was primarily an orchestral musician throughout my later youth. My youngest brother Michael pestered me long enough to offer my skills for their new album and it snowballed into this. This new way of life is foreign to someone like me, as I haven't lived in close quarters with such a rambuctious crowd since boarding school. My past may make me seem alien to the average bloke, but I'm 'down to Earth' as humans say, and would enjoy chatting about literature with anyone so interested.
Our Music
Here we describe our music, how fun!
Albums
They Came From Outer Space!
2006
The Planetesimals debut album carried a more raw sound than our current stuff. Features favoured song 'Death Ray', keeping us
in 'One Hit Wonder' status for some time.
Michael Delaney: Vocals
Bel Circini: Guitar
Eris Astranova: Bass, Synths, Additional Instrumentation
Nik Dadich: Drums
[TBN]
2011
Released after the band technically split, Bel and Eris created an album together under
the name 'The Planetesimals'
Bel Circini: Vocals, Guitar
Eris Astranova: Bass, Drums, Additional Instrumentation
Planetbound
2020
First album after the split and the first with me on it! We stuck mostly to our previous style, I'd say it turned out good.
Michael Delaney: Vocals
Keon Bloom: Piano, Guitar
Eris Astranova: Bass, Synths, Additional Instrumentation
Nik Dadich: Drums
Take Me To Your Leader
2023
Or, the one where The Planetesimals start getting experimental. Our longest album, we're definitely leaning into prog a bit here.
Michael Delaney: Vocals
Bel Circini: Lead Guitar
Keon Bloom: Piano, Backing Guitar
Eris Astranova: Bass, Synths, Additional Instrumentation
Nik Dadich: Drums
Alexander Delaney: Flute
Live Works and Extras
Live From Deck 51, Starship Cadori
2004
The title lies! These live performances aren't all from Starship Cadori, but they're still good.
They Came From The Vault
2017
A collection of old demos and unreleased singles from the early years
It's Alive!
2019
Live performances from The Planetesimals reunion tour in 2019. Strange times.
Take Me to Your Leader Tour
2024...?
Live tour recording? Concert documentary? What will happen??