Frontman Sonny — known as the band’s Navigator — leads us through the emotional gravity and cinematic pulse behind Sunrise in Jupiter’s rise. From soul-baring transmissions to cosmic rock anthems, the band opens up about their viral breakout, their most personal single to date, and the world-building journey of their upcoming concept album — Mission to Mars Vol. 1.
Congrats on “Take Me Home”! What’s the story behind the song in your own words?
Sunrise in Jupiter (Sonny): “Take Me Home” came from one of the rawest moments of my life. I was at my lowest — emotionally lost, disconnected from everything — when I heard a voicemail from my daughter. Her tiny voice cut through the silence like light in deep space. It wasn’t just a message; it was a lifeline. A reminder of who I am, what I still have, and what truly matters. Her voice brought me back to reality — to where the heart is. And where the heart is, is home. Home is my beautiful wife and daughter. It’s love. It’s belonging. And in that moment, I realized that no matter how far I drift, that voice is the beacon that always pulls me back. This song is a love letter to that bond. “Take Me Home” isn’t just about place — it’s about purpose. It’s about forgiveness, grounding, and the gravity of love that keeps us from floating away. It’s the most personal song we’ve ever written, and in the end, it’s really about hope — born in darkness, but always reaching for the light.
You’ve gone from viral breakout to major buzz — what’s this last year been like for Sunrise in Jupiter?
Sunrise in Jupiter: Honestly, we’re humbled by the response — but in our eyes, we’ve barely scratched the surface. “Satellite” reaching millions was surreal, and we’re grateful every single day for the people it connected with. But when we look at the impact we really want to make — the depth, the emotional resonance, the world we’re building — we know we’re still at the beginning. We’ve made a ripple, not a wave. Not yet. The last year has been intense — long nights, sudden attention, a community starting to form. It’s shown us what’s possible. But it’s also lit a fire under us. The real mission hasn’t launched yet. Mission to Mars Vol. 1 is just the ignition sequence — and Vol. 2 is already in orbit behind it. What we’re about to release is the most intentional, expansive, and honest work we’ve ever made. If people think they’ve seen the full picture already, they haven’t. The real gravity of what we’re building is still on the horizon. The best is absolutely still to come.
How did it feel going from 30 million views on “Satellite” to releasing a track that’s so personal?
Sunrise in Jupiter: It was a leap — and we knew it. “Satellite” opened a huge door for us, and it would’ve been easy to chase that formula. But we didn’t want to recreate a moment; we wanted to evolve. The songs that built Mission to Mars Vol. 1 didn’t come from strategy — they came from the deep unknown. I honestly felt like I wasn’t writing them, I was receiving them. The universe had something to say, and I was just the vessel. The hardest part wasn’t writing. It was choosing. Choosing which signal to release first, which emotional moment to share second, and which ones would have to wait. “Take Me Home” came late, but once it arrived, we knew: this was the message people needed to hear now. And the deeper you go into the album as it unfolds, the deeper you’ll understand this world we’ve created. It’s all connected. It’s all part of a larger story.
For new listeners just discovering you through this single, how would you describe your sound in three words?
Sunrise in Jupiter: Cinematic. Vulnerable. Cosmic. Our music lives where the epic and the intimate collide. It’s cinematic in its scope — we love big, expansive sounds that feel like a film score to your life — but it’s also deeply vulnerable at its core, with honest emotions and raw storytelling. And of course, it’s unapologetically cosmic. Whether it’s lyrics about gravity and stars or the atmosphere in our production, we want to transport you. Some of my biggest influences were bands like Pink Floyd, especially Dark Side of the Moon — not just for the sound, but for the worlds they created. They didn’t just make songs — they built entire sonic universes you could live inside. That’s the legacy we’re chasing. Every Sunrise in Jupiter track is a signal from that kind of world — immersive, emotional, and just a little bit otherworldly. Think big sound, big feeling, big heart — delivered like a message from another place in time.
What’s your favorite lyric from “Take Me Home” and why?
Sunrise in Jupiter: “Don’t leave me dead and stranded. Come take me home.” That’s the cry at the core of the song. It’s not polished. It’s not poetic. It’s desperate — and that’s why it matters. That line hits like a flare shot into the void. It’s a plea, a confession, a final spark from someone who’s barely holding on. When I wrote it, I wasn’t trying to sound clever — I was trying to survive. It’s the sound of someone reaching out and saying, I can’t do this alone. Please come get me. That’s what makes it real. For us, that lyric became the heartbeat of the track — the emotional drop that everything else circles around. It’s not about space or metaphor — it’s about the moment your soul yells enough, and you ask to be pulled back into the light. Every time we hit that chorus live, it feels like the walls shake — not because it’s loud, but because it’s true.
How does “Take Me Home” set the tone for what we’ll hear on Mission to Mars Vol. 1?
Sunrise in Jupiter: It’s the emotional climax. The final chapter. The light at the end of the journey. Mission to Mars Vol. 1 is a concept album — a journey through collapse, distance, silence, and memory. And “Take Me Home” is where it all comes together. After the storm, after the confusion, after the search — you find something familiar again. That’s this song. It lets listeners know: this isn’t just space rock for the sake of it. This is a human story, written in stars and scars. The sound is huge — riffs, atmosphere, drama — but the core message is about coming home to yourself. The rest of the album takes you through the void. This track helps you land.
What’s been the most rewarding fan reaction to the new single so far?
Sunrise in Jupiter: One listener told us the song gave them the courage to reach out to their father after years of silence. That message hit us like a meteor. It reminded us why we do this. “Take Me Home” was born from a real, personal moment — and to see it help someone else mend something in their life… that’s impact. That’s the mission. We’ve also had fans say it made them feel less alone, or that they cried the first time they heard it. That vulnerability, that connection — it’s everything.
If Sunrise in Jupiter could play a concert on any planet (logistics aside), where would it be and why?
Sunrise in Jupiter: It has to be Jupiter — no contest. It’s in our name, after all. Imagine performing while the sun rises through Jupiter’s atmosphere, with the Great Red Spot swirling behind us like a galactic stage light. That would be the full-circle moment. Our dream, our identity, our signal — all aligning in one surreal performance. If zero-gravity promoters are out there, call us.
What can fans expect next — more singles, music videos, or live shows?
Sunrise in Jupiter: Yes to all three — and more. The next signal is already locked in. It’s called Nothing Left to Lose — and if you thought “Take Me Home” reached deep, this one hits like a supernova. The song isn’t just louder — it’s a reckoning. It’s what happens when there’s nothing left to hold back, no fear, no filter — just ignition. The full album is finished, and every track is part of the constellation we’ve been quietly drawing across the sky. Visually, sonically, emotionally — each release will unfold like chapters in a myth you didn’t know you were part of. And the live show? That’s where it turns real. We’re not just building a setlist — we’re designing an experience. Lights, sound, atmosphere — the kind of show that feels more like stepping into a signal than just watching a band. We can’t wait to bring it to Earth.
Finally: what does “home” mean to each of you right now?
Sunrise in Jupiter: For me, home is family — my wife and daughter. The gravity that keeps me grounded no matter how far I drift. Drummer Johnny Bucci says: “Home is where you can be yourself without defense.” Guitarist Adam Ward adds: “Against the grind of the world, home is an anchor of comfort and safety.” We also feel it in the crowd — in the silence before a song starts and the eruption when it lands. When a room full of strangers sings something you wrote in pain — that’s home. That’s the connection. That’s the light guiding us all through the dark.
