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Gilbert, Phoenix AZ, United States (2003 – 2010, 2011 – present)

Lydia is a two-piece (formerly six) group from Gilbert, Arizona.

Lydia started out in 2003 as a five piece band: Leighton Antelman (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Steve McGraw (Guitar), Maria Sais De Sicilia (Backup vocals and Keyboard), Dustin Forsgren (Bass), and Loren Brinton (Drums). Their debut album, This December; It’s One More and I’m Free was released on September 27th, 2005 with the HourZero Records.

Their sophomore album, Illuminate, featured a new line-up: Evan Aranbul replaced Forsgren, Mindy White replaced Sais De Sicilia, and craig taylor replaced Brinton; a second guitarist, Ethan Koozer, was also added. Illuminate garnered extremely positive reviews and gained the band increased recognition. They 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 in 2008. In 2009, the band released an acoustic EP of 4 re-recorded songs off of “This December” titled Hotel Sessions.

Their final release, 7 track EP “Assailants”, came out in 2010. Lead vocalist Leighton Antelman embarked on a solo project with an album planned for 2011, due to be produced by Matt Malpass. He has also stated that drummer Craig Taylor will continue to work with him. Mindy White formed States with Bryan & Stephen Laurenson of Copeland. Ethan Koozer is currently playing guitar for the New Jersey-based band Gates which contains former members of Bears & Bright Lights. Steve McGraw has formed a new band called The Saturn Hands.
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  • mollybaber

    anyone know what ep/album 'your taste is my attention' comes from?

    Tuesday afternoon

  • xVomitself

    no. put on a shirt.

    18 days ago

  • cade19

    please vote http://www.lastfm.es/music/Presuntos+Implicados/+images/77224174 with Presuntos Implicados with Lydia

    27 days ago

  • funkydory89

    I am SO GLAD I found this band.

    27 days ago

  • falloftroys

    When I put on Illuminate, I can't help but fall in love all over again.

    last month

  • jamiefelipe

    bumped lydia since 06, loved them

    last month

  • xVomitself

    Lets keep the picture of them playing live so they seem more underground then they really are. And promo pics are suck anyway.

    March 2012

  • lasthnstlook

    she said "i never thought about december that much until you talked about how much you love it. i have a new appreciation for that song now." and then she had to go and then she got "it's such a life to remember" put in her skin. and now she's really gone for real. at least i'll always have december with her.

    March 2012
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