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Lydia

Group Members:

Steven McGraw, Evan Arambul, Leighton Antelman, Mindy White, Maria Sais de Sicilia, Loren Brinton

Similar Artists:

The Spill Canvas, Straylight Run, Goodbye Tomorrow, Copeland, Dear and the Headlights

Influenced By:

Bright Eyes, Death Cab for Cutie, Brand New, Cursive, Jimmy Eat World
  • Formed: 2003, Gilbert, AZ
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "This December; It's One More and I'm Free", "Illuminate

Biography

Formed in 2003 by five high school friends, Gilbert, AZ's Lydia quickly set to make a dent in the local scene with their poetic and tender take on indie rock. Similar in sound to South Dakota's the Spill Canvas, and often incorporating eloquent male/female vocal harmonies, the band comprised Leighton Antelman (guitar/vocals), Maria Sais de Sicilia (vocals/keyboards), Steven McGraw (guitar/organ), Loren Brinton (drums), and Evan Arambul (bass). Lydia first got noticed outside their hometown in the summer of 2004 when they won a national contest put on by Atticus, the music- and skate-oriented clothing company founded by members of blink-182. Their prize was inclusion on the third volume of Atticus' Dragging the Lake compilation series, released in early 2005. Lydia's fittingly titled song "Smile, You've Won" subsequently appeared alongside popular emo and punk acts like Fall Out Boy, Mae, Motion City Soundtrack, and Rise Against. Their debut album, This December; It's One More and I'm Free, surfaced that fall via HourZero, a label and management firm based out of Mesa. Also in 2005, everyone in the band was finally done with high school, and Lydia was able to begin touring full-time. Eventually, Mindy White stepped in to replace Sais de Sicilia. The crew jumped on a few weeks of summer 2006's Warped Tour, while also spending time on the road with acts like Spitalfield and Days Away. Touring eventually became too much for White, who bowed out herself that November, and the guys pressed on as a foursome as they looked for a permanent replacement. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide
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Lydia
Origin Gilbert, Arizona
Genres Indie rock
Years active 2003–present
Labels HourZero

Lincstar Records
Low Altitude Records
Website http://www.lydiamusic.com/
Members
Leighton Antelman : Lead Vocals
Steve McGraw : Guitar
Mindy White : vocals, Keyboard
Craig Taylor : drums
Former members
Maria Sais De Sicilia : vocals, Keyboard
Dustin Forsgren : Bass Guitar
Loren Brinton : Drums
Evan Aranbul : Bass Guitar
Ethan Koozer : guitar
Jed Dunning : Bass Guitar

Lydia is an indie rock band from Gilbert, Arizona, formed in 2003.

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Biography

The band got their start as Next to Best playing at MooseFest 2000 in Gilbert, AZ.[1] Their first taste of fame was when a friend entered a demo of theirs into a contest which they won and were able to get a song on the Atticus: ...Dragging the Lake, Vol. 3 compilation CD.

Lydia was signed to the Arizona based record label HourZero, through which they released their debut album This December; It's One More and I'm Free.[2] Since then, they have toured extensively throughout the country and participated in the Zumiez Couch Tour, Vans Warped Tour, and The Bamboozle festival. They also played on the first annual Bamboozle Roadshow with Saves The Day, Armor For Sleep. Set Your Goals and Metro Station in 2008.[3]

They released their second album, Illuminate on March 18, 2008[4].

Currently

They went on a late summer tour with The Dear Hunter, Eye Alaska and You, Me, and Everyone We Know.[5] It was announced on August 25, 2008 that the band had signed to Low Altitude Records and re-released Illuminate on October 21, 2008.[6] They went on tour with Copeland, Lovedrug, and Lights in November.

They shot a video for the song "I Woke Up Near The Sea" in December and released it online on February 24. The band went on their first headlining tour, called the "Illuminate Yourself Tour" in February with Black Gold and also did a West Coast headlining tour with PlayRadioPlay!, Eye Alaska and Brave Citizens.[7]

On October 12, 2009 it was announced that they would release a tour only EP titled Hotel Sessions which features 4 re-recorded songs off their first album.

They are currently in the studio with producer Matt Malpass demoing their new album.[8]

Band members

Touring members

Former members

Discography

Albums

Album Cover Date of Release Title Label
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 September 27, 2005 This December; It's One More and I'm Free HourZero Records
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 March 18, 2008
October 21, 2008		 Illuminate Lincstar Records
Low Altitude Records

EPs

Date of Release Title Label
October 12, 2009 Hotel Sessions Self released

Singles

Year Song Album
2009 I Woke Up Near The Sea Illuminate

Videos

Year Song Director Album
2009 I Woke Up Near The Sea[9] Omri Cohen Illuminate

Compilation appearances

Song Date of Release Title Label
"Smile, You've Won" 2005 Atticus: ...dragging the lake, Vol. 3 SideOneDummy Records
"Your Taste Is My Attention" 2007 The Bamboozle 2007: Everything Will Be Much Better Once I Get These Clowns Out of My Head Riot Squad Records

Demos

Four Song Demo[10]

  1. "Her and Haley" - 7:38
  2. "A Story For Supper" - 6:30
  3. "Only Something You Could Say" - 2:15
  4. "Such A Beautiful Dream" - 4:481

Note 1: Re-recorded as "Fools and Luxury"

The Militia Group Demos[11]

  1. "One" - 3:10
  2. "Two" - 4:12

References

  1. ^ http://mindymaygan.tumblr.com/post/165958098/q-a-answered
  2. ^ MySpace.com - Lydia - GILBERT, Arizona - Indie / Rock / Ambiance - www.myspace.com/lydia
  3. ^ Lydia - Profile - AbsolutePunk.net
  4. ^ Lydia - Illuminate - Release Date - AbsolutePunk.net
  5. ^ The Dear Hunter Headlining Tour - News Article - AbsolutePunk.net
  6. ^ http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=500811
  7. ^ http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=741222
  8. ^ http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1436651
  9. ^ http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=741222
  10. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpQEQ-dobJA
  11. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFrvq6J4Nzc

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Lydia
Leighton Antelman · Steve McGraw · Mindy White · Craig Taylor
Maria Sais De Sicilia · Dustin Forsgren · Evan Aranbul · Loren Brinton · Ethan Koozer · Jed Dunning ·
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EPs
Singles
Compilation Appearances

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