Lydia

In the commotion of the ever changing indie rock scene, tranquil and refreshing ambient sextet Lydia arise poised. Boasting soft male vs. female vocals over a moody, introspective wall of sound led by melodic guitars and keys, this group of high school friends have garnered some serious buzz in the underground with their compelling songs and tender approach. Formed in 2003 in Gilbert, AZ, the band underwent a few shake-ups before settling on its current roster: lead vocalist/ guitarist Leighton Antelman, back up vocalist/ keyboardist Mindy White, guitarists Steve McGraw and Ethan Koozer, bassist Evan Aranbul and drummer Craig Taylor. In 2004, Lydia won a contest with Blink-182 owned Atticus Clothing, resulting in their appropriately titled track "Smile, You've Won" being included on the Atticus compilation Drag the Lake, Vol. 3. Their debut album, This December: It's One More and I'm Free was released on HourZero that following year, and Lydia hit the open road with notable slots on the Zumiez Couch Tour, Vans Warped Tour and Bamboozle Festival. Since signing to Linc Star Records in 2007, Lydia have been hard at work on their much anticipated sophomore release. Look for Illuminate in March 2008, and look for Lydia on tour and in your favorite music magazines.

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