Astrobrite is an American shoegazing project by Scott Cortez (lovesliescrushing) which has included: Melissa Arpin-Duimstra, Andrew Prinz (Mahogany), Odell Nails (Majesty Crush), Rob Smith (Paik and Dark Red), Doug Walker (Xebec), Narasaki (Coaltar of the Deepers), Jason Baron, Andrew Marrah (Airiel and New Canyons), Laura Callier (Gel Set), Sophie Brochu (Fauvely), as well as other members. Astrobrite began in 1993 as a solo project and, in 1995, the band expanded in order to tour. Astrobrite went on an initial hiatus in 1997 and Scott Cortez moved to Toledo, Ohio for six months. Early in 1998, he relocated to Chicago.