The Rocket Summer is the solo project of Bryce Avary, a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and record producer based in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas.

He first became interested in music around the age of 12 when his father bought him his first guitar which was an imitation brand from a pawn shop for 50 dollars.

[7] After the band broke up, Avary began performing local acoustic shows as a teenager in Dallas, Fort Worth and Denton.

[8][9] His music appeared on The Adventure Club (with Josh Venable) segment of the KDGE radio station, and quickly became the most requested local band on the program that year.

[15] The album's lead single, "So Much Love", was warmly received by critics for its uniqueness and use of a horn section.

The video also featured cameos from artists Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin, Matt Thiessen of Relient K, Josh Farro and Jeremy Davis of Paramore, Mike Herrera of MxPx, Forrest Kline of Hellogoodbye and Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low.

[20] On February 23, 2010, The Rocket Summer released his fourth studio album, 'Of Men and Angels on Island Def Jam.

[25] On October 19, 2010, The Rocket Summer released a five-song digital-only EP, entitled Of Men and Angels: B-Sides.

[26] Avary co-wrote the song "Stomping The Roses" for American Idol alum, David Archuleta which appeared on his second full-length album, The Other Side Of Down debuted in October 2010.

A music video was shot for the first single "Same Air" which features New Girl actress, Hannah Simone.

HM Magazine states "The intimacy of his performances is impossible to shake, and with a new record that will no doubt be labeled his boldest, Zoetic's bravery will go down in history."

Paste Magazine wrote "The Rocket Summer's new album Zoetic proves Bryce a master at creating catchy, upbeat anthems."

With a guitar-driven melody and impassioned lyrics, the one-man band is in top form in a song that will easily fit with the alt-pop tendencies of staples like "So Much Love" and "You Gotta Believe.

[32] Avary co-wrote, co-produced, and performed with Sleeping with Sirens on a single called "Another Day", released on July 6, 2018.

Supporting acts included Royal Teeth, Mike Mains and The Branches, and Katelyn Tarver.

[36] Initial monthly perks for Fun Club subscribers included 2 unreleased tracks, "q & a hangs", occasional dissection of songs and mixes, merch and tour discounts, livestream music listening parties, and online livestream mini shows from Bryce's studio.

[37] On October 27, 2020, Avary announced a new album, Bee Sides: Select Rarities 2015-2020, to be released on November 13, 2020, containing 14 tracks.

[40] On March 21, 2023, it was announced The Rocket Summer's eighth studio album, Shadowkasters, would be released on May 12, 2023 and feature 11 tracks.

A pre-order was launched the same day, to include vinyl variants, glow-in-the-dark cassettes, CDs, pins, hoodies, and shirts.

"[43] For the last show of the tour, in Dallas, a few members of Avary's younger sister's middle school choir who sang the background vocals on "What We Hate, We Make" joined him on stage for the song.

[45] Often labeled as indie rock power pop[10][46] with emphasis on Avary's distinctive vocals and instrumental diversity.