Lydia
It’s a rare rock/alternative group that separates itself from the run-of-the-mill bands with a band member on piano and other keyboards. Lydia is on its way, with singer/keyboardist Mindy White. But there is much more to this Gilbert, Arizona group. In addition to White, the group is composed of Leighton Antelman (vocals/guitar), Steve McGraw (guitar), Evan Aranbul (bass), Craig Taylor (drums) and Ethan Koozer (guitar). This lineup is a slight change from the original group that included different keyboardist, bassist and drummer.
Currently in the studio, working on a 2008 album, Lydia’s sound does approach the pop/easy listening range, especially with ballads like “A Camera Lens and Careful Days” from This December: It’s One More and I’m Free. But the radio-style, interview voice-over and ensuing drums take the listener out of that mindset. “Smile You’ve Won” from the same disc is a risk-taking type of song, with some offbeat drumming and unusual vocal work (for a young rock group) that sets the tune apart. Once again, the keyboard sound is good.
Lydia is limiting its live shows because of the studio work, but will be playing a charity gig in their home area with other bands. A full-schedule United States tour is in the works once the new CD hits the streets. The band will also travel to foreign ports in the future, as their audience grows.
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The female singer definitely has an appealing voice. I love how her voice smooths over the instrumentals and balances it out. I am not too much of a indie rock/alternative fan if the riffs and drums are too boisterous, but these guys/girl sound pretty good. I could mellow out to a song like ” A Camera Lens and Careful Days”.
I enjoy some new rock, such as alternative rock, this one sounds like a more “underground” band, which is pretty cool.
Your song is my attention is a nice song, they kind of created their own style on that song, it is calm and fast sometimes, really good, keep it up :}
I wasn’t too thrilled with “Your Taste is My Attention,” to be honest, although I did like its change-in-tempo structure. I much prefer “December,” which is a bit more reflective and you can really hear Mindy’s voice in the vocals.
Lydia is the greatest band ever!!!!
What a unique band! I hadn’t heard any of their music before, but I’ve been on their myspace page for a while listening to them. The female vocals are just amazing, and I love that there isn’t just one vocalist. It gives the band a bit more dimension than others have.
The first song I listened to was “Your Taste is my Attention” and I liked it, but it didn’t entirely convince me. Next I listened to “It’s In Your Blood”, and although it started off slow, I ended up loving it. “December” is an amazing song.
If you get a chance to listen to this band. Then listen because they have the ability to produce great music that is in its own league. I do not think that everyone will like every song, but they will be able to find something that will draw them to the music. When you have the vocal dimensions that this band has you are able to produce vocals that are unlike other bands. This is important in making a name for your self, because people will remember you because your sound is different.
This band has a unique sound, I like them. The female vocals are over the top in a good kind of way. As I was listening, I tried to compare them to another band, and I couldn’t find anyone that they sounded like. The fact that they’ve broken the cookie cutter mold, combined with great vocals, and a catchy name- I’d have to say they have a great chance of being around for a long while.
Uniqueness in sound, which can sometimes be hard to achieve, is definitely a plus in indie music; indeed, in all music. I still don’t like the song “Your Taste is My Attention,” but I do appreciate the fact that this group actually sounds new and innovative.