We sat down with Lydia frontman Leighton Antelman in Toronto to talk about their tour with The Maine, their most recent album, dealing with the pressures of coming back after their hiatus, and much more.
Lydia rules. They have such a strong backing and following – their fans are obsessed with them. And Leighton is a great guy. I’ve had him on in the past with The Cinema. always a ballin time.
Lydia frontman Leighton Antelman has revealed that he will be reuniting with drummer Craig Taylor to record a new full length album this summer. The band have been on hiatus since May of 2010, but Antelman explained in a statement to Alternative Press that he was eager to get the break over with.
This week on In Frequency, host Eleanor Grace talks to Leighton Antelman of Lydia about their newest record Run Wild.
The Maine will be taking over The Gunz Show tonight! The band will be giving away tickets to their North American tour. Gunz will also be speaking to Go Radio,Leighton Antelman of Lydia, Arkells, Zack from PropertyOfZack, and the magnificent Mike Ferri of We Are The In Crowd.
On The Gunz Show; The Cinema (Leighton Antelman from Lydia and Matt Malpass), City Comma State, Sparks The Rescue, and OneLoveNY.
Tune in at 9pm EST, only on idobi Radio.
Lydia fans visiting the band’s MySpace page today were met with an unpleasant surprise in the form of the following statement from frontman Leighton Antelman.
Despite their 2010 album Assailants being regarded as “the collection of songs that was nearly the final piece from LYDIA,” the band’s creative journey has gracefully transcended the boundaries set over the past 13 years and extended far beyond that point. Throughout this time, they have consistently crafted enchanting collections and singles that possess the remarkable ability to transport listeners into a realm imbued with magic and wonder. Their latest offering, “How You Look,” is a testament to their otherworldly artistry. The track mesmerizes with vocalist Leighton Antelman‘s bewitching melodies, effortlessly charming the audience’s senses with a myriad of emotions.… Read more »
We caught up with Lydia to talk about touring with PVRIS, meeting new fans, and why they love Toronto.