Forming in 2002 after core members Lisa Light (bass, vocals) and Scott Blonde (guitar, vocals) were kicked out of their previous band for making out with each other during practice, they crowned themselves The Lovemakers, inspired by a bizarrely-shot Japanese porn film titled “The Weird Lovemakers.” They’ve loftily described their sound as “Led Zeppelin covering Prince” but it’s spot on. They cite influences from Fleetwood Mac to Dr. Dre to High on Fire, but their latest release, Misery Loves Company” EP on upstart label Fuzz Artists, Inc. has the Lovemakers potently injecting their infectious pop with doses of epic, nearly psychedelic rock.
Whether playing underground Oakland warehouse parties, performing to a festival crowd of 10,000, or touring the outback of Australia, the Lovemakers’ continuing success is the result of a reputation and fan base built on catchy-yet-offbeat songs and legendary raw-yet-theatrical live performance. Famously uncoupled on the eve of recording their major label debut “Times of Romance” on Interscope Records after a 3-year relationship, they pressed on with an ethic fused in DIY methods, experimentation, art and fun. Lisa, a Stanford graduate, former marine biologist and retired circus musician describes their current relationship as “marriage, without the routine sex.” The energy of these now neighbors; anger, annoyance, and unquenchable passion for writing the next song has become a muse of limitless resource.
For the latest release, Misery Loves Company, The Lovemakers teamed up with legendary producer, Jason Carmer. They also reconnected with emerging and innovative video producer, Victor Solomon and shot 5 videos, one for each track. Deeply involved on every level of this project, the band set out and achieved a truly cutting-edge multi-media event. The unstoppable Lovemakers are currently recording ideas for a new record as a three piece (recently adding the talents of drummer Michael Urbano), playing shows to flesh out the new material, and studying the timeless art of witchcraft and sorcery.
Every time I listen to "Shake that Ass" in the car (which is every day on my way home from work) I just wanna start takin my clothes off...thanks for makin a good boy like me feel so bad ;-)
hey
The Thai New Year just passed....had fun with the water fights...but it's difficult gettin back to the grind again
..anyways, have a good one! :)
Youna
