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History, the Destroyer is the glimmering new album from the Pittsburgh folk pop set, Lohio. On the follow up to last years widely praised EP, Sleeping Stereo, the band dispenses school yard melodies over a mixture of garage pop and country folk while spinning whimsical yarns of big city girls making midwestern boys nervous and a confused kid whose idea of teenage rebellion is changing his name to something faintly British. Radio has taken note, with the band making its way to stations such as KCRW and KUSF, among others. Lohio’s energetic live set has seen them share the stage with a range of great acts including David Bazan, Tokyo Police Club, American Music Club, Ra Ra Riot, and The Avett Brothers.
HERE IS A VIDEO INTERVIEW FROM THE PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE REVIEW:
HERE ARE SOME THINGS OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE GROUP:
"Unassuming Pittsburgh outfit Lohio specialize in the kind of smart, melodic pop songs that make their fans wonder why their name isn't on everyone's lips. Last year's debut album 'History, The Destroyer' is one of 2008's great lost indie pop records."
-East Village Radio, NY
“Lohio's new EP, Sleeping Stereo, (is) a collection of luminous songs that combine the psychedelic pop of Bowie's Space Oddity with Neil Young melancholy and the more contemporary country pop of Cowboy Mouth…What's surprising about Sleeping Stereo is its unity of purpose and confidence -- it sounds like a band made it”
- Aaron Jentzen, music editor, Pittsburgh City Paper
“I'd been wanting to check out Lohio ever since hearing the EP that came out in February, and finally got the chance Friday night at Calliope's Celebration of Live Music… Anyway, Lohio was just as good live as on the CD. They fall somewhere between Wilco and Sparklehorse, on that border between alt-country and indie pop… Definitely a band to keep an eye on”
- Scott Mervis, music editor, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
"Let’s begin with a challenge: Visit Lohio’s (website) and review the songs the band has posted there, paying particular attention to “Sea and the Sun.” See if you don’t become instantly intrigued by this six-member alt. country/indie outfit from Pittsburgh."
- Showclix.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 25/03/2005
Band Website: www.singlohio.com
Band Members: Greg + Liz + Erik + Chris + Sven
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Goodnight Louisville! WE LOVE YOU!!

highlights from our recent travels through the midwest...1. Long John Silvers2. Karate Coyote.  Amazing3. Ben Scraggs tales of debauchery4. Man v. Food5. The interstate driving clown in full costume a...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:31:00 GMT

Pgh Tribune video interview with Greg

Recently the Pittsburgh Tribune featured an article in which they interviewed songwriters about the process of songwriting.  They were nice enough to include greg in the discussion.  you can...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:45:00 GMT

Thank you, Desolation Row

for naming our new album one of your top 20 picks of the year. Desolation Row's Favorite Releases of 2008 (for the full list click here.)1. Frightened Rabbit  Midnight Organ Fight2. Girl Talk  Feed ...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:54:00 GMT

the new website is here! we're somebody!

    Hey Everyone,So, we have this shmancy new website. There you can get your Lohio apparel and albums, stream music including tracks not found in our discography (currently a live recording from our ...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:53:00 GMT

Lohio in the News!

Hey Everyone!Here are some links to articles/reviews from the Post Gazette, Trib-Review and City Paper that feature discussion of our upcoming release, "History, the Destroyer." Be sure to check out ...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:15:00 GMT

OMG, Pittsburgh Compilation CD!!!

Hey!Lohio was included on a cool, new Pittsburgh music scene compilation CD. It's called The Key Party presents.. Playing Favorites. It features 14 really great Pittsburgh bands like Donora, Trigge...
Posted by on Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:38:00 GMT

new album, History, the Destroyer on its way..

For the past couple of months now we've been working diligently on a new album. The creation of this record has taken us to various choice locations across our hometown of Pittsburgh; including a two...
Posted by on Tue, 13 May 2008 06:33:00 GMT

Pgh City Paper Review; Lohio, Tokyo Police Club Show

Hey!Last week Lohio shared the stage with Tokyo Police Club at Mr. Smalls Theater. Click here  for a Pittsburgh City Paper review on the show.-- Lohio
Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:28:00 GMT

Josh and Greg interview on ShowClix site

Recently, Josh and Greg sat down with the folks at ShowClix to discuss music and the progress of Lohio’s new record.You can read the article hereUpcoming Lohio shows:April 10 - w/ Tokyo Police C...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:47:00 GMT

Lohio / Greg interview and podcast online..

Hey, Greg from Lohio recently did an interview and live performance with/for the fine folks at Bad Jazz Orchestra.Bad Jazz Orchestra is a monthly podcast hosted by James Couts. It features some great...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:13:00 GMT