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

Biography

The band got their start as Nextabest playing at MooseFest 2000 in Gilbert, AZ. 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. 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.

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

Currently

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

They plan on going into the studio to work on their third full length album sometime in September.

Band members

* Leighton Antelman - Lead Vocals
* Steve McGraw - Guitar
* Jed Dunning - Bass 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