The Lonelyhearts are Andre Perry (vox, keyboards) and John Lindenbaum (vox,guitar). Using a 12-string acoustic guitar and a couple of synthesizers, the duo blends angsty folk-rock lyrics with spacey keyboard textures. Their sound certainly recalls the acoustic stylings of Neutral Milk Hotel and the Mountain Goats as well as the synth-rock of Grandaddy and Earlimart. The Lonelyhearts released their debut EP, Make Yourself At Home (DIY or Else Records), in June 2004 and then traveled across the country for their first East Coast tour. Since their return, the band has played around the Bay Area with frequent trips down to Los Angeles. They have played alongside such acts as Lou Barlow, Tim Bluhm, Bishop Allen, Audio Out Send,and their DIY labelmates, Elephone. They are currently recording their first full-length album, due out in June 2005. A summer tour will follow.
 
Smile Brigade lay their cards on the table, sincerely holding a deck of influences from The Beatles to REM. Patty Lieu of Rainy Dawg Radio says “Their refreshing deviation from straight ahead power chords will one day show the world that Seattle is over grunge.” This quartet vocally harmonizes and deals out a full house of hooks and melodies that will have you pleasantly humming their songs when you least expect it.

Mandrake is an acoustic rock quartet playing a variety of instruments and well-crafted songs. From straight acoustic rock to foot-stomping banjo and acapella to classically influenced folk pieces, Mandrake has a style that difficult to pin down, but incredible to hear.




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