The Lovemakers (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Oakland, California , United States |
| Products | Electropop and new wave music |
| Website | www |
The Lovemakers is an electropop and new wave ensemble originating from Oakland, California, established in 2002 by principal members Scott Blonde (guitar, vocals) and Lisa Light (vocals, bass). The duo connected through Blonde's manager, who was dating Light at the time, and shortly thereafter formed the band after both left their former group due to issues related to unprofessional conduct. The original lineup also featured Jason Proctor on keyboards.
Their first release, a self-titled album, came out in 2003. The subsequent album, Times of Romance, was issued on August 23, 2005 under the Interscope Records subsidiary Cherrytree Records. This record included the track "Prepare for the Fight" and contributions from drummer Josh Freese. In 2006, Proctor departed to focus on a career in programming.
In 2007, The Lovemakers inked a deal with San Francisco's Fuzz label and unveiled their third album, Misery Loves Company, on July 24. This expanded EP comprised five tracks accompanied by professionally produced music videos. "Whine & Dine" served as the lead single. Touring members during this period included Brandon Arnovick on keyboards and Kenneth Hard on drums.
By 2008, the band collaborated with the independent label Talking House Productions to record their fourth album, Let's Be Friends, at Talking House’s studio with producer Marc Weibel at the helm. Following the exit of Arnovick and Hard, drummer Michael Urbano performed on most recordings.
Released in September 2009 through Talking House Records, Let's Be Friends showcased the band's independent spirit with customized artwork. The supporting tour featured Cary LaScala on drums and Gareth Lloyd on synthesizer. The lead single "See What I Wanna See" achieved recognition on iTunes' "WHAT'S HOT" and "NEW AND NOTEWORTHY" playlists. Its follow-up single, "Love is Dead," was selected as iTunes' Single of the Week in September 2009.
The Lovemakers held a farewell concert on New Year's Eve 2009 in Oakland near their original performance site. They briefly reunited for a special Valentine's Day show at The Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco in February 2014. Subsequently, they reassembled in July 2014 to perform limited engagements and create new music. That year saw the release of the single "Beautiful Master," co-written by Chris Stein of Blondie, produced by Jeff Saltzman, and mixed by Mikael Johnston. The band continued occasional performances through 2020.
Discography
Albums
- The Lovemakers (EP) (April 5, 2003)
- Times of Romance (August 23, 2005)
- Misery Loves Company (EP) (July 24, 2007)
- Let's Be Friends (September 15, 2009)
- "Cassingles" (A/B singles) (September 2016)
- "Cassingles #2" (A/B singles) (February 2018)
Singles
- "Shake That Ass"
- "Prepare for the Fight"
- "Whine & Dine"
- "See What I Wanna See"
- "Love is Dead"