Indie Rock with in-your-face intent, upward introspection, and awe

Our sound is built on a heavy rhythmic vibe, clean vocals, and saturated tones. It’s a style shaped by a wide range of influences that have stuck with us over the years—everything from the raw energy of Flyleaf, Incubus and Pierce the Veil to the iconic textures of The Police, The Cure, and Depeche Mode.

The Songwriting
These songs are born from real-life experiences—the victories, the failures, and the growth that happens in between. Most of these tracks started as riffs or musical ideas that lived in a head, on a hard drive, or as a rough smartphone memo for years. Now, we’re ready to move past the "demo" phase and turn those raw ideas into a finished, high-quality EP.

The Heart Behind the "We"
My name is Joseph Carmen Horta. I come from a long line of musicians out of Los Angeles, though I grew up and started my own songwriting journey in East San Jose. Today, I’m based in Roseville, CA.

You’ll notice I usually say “we” when talking about my music, whether it’s an indie rock project like Satellite Red or collaborating with my brother, Jesse Martinez, on a House track like Creation Groans. Because I prayerfully approach everything I produce, “we” always feels more appropriate than “I.”

Join the Journey
For now, all our music is performed and recorded at Joseph Mary Music. If this vision rings a bell in your soul and you want to contribute as a musician or producer, I’d love to hear from you.

Reach out at: JosephMary@satred.com