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Out From Under the Bed
Love Songs For Lonely Monsters in May: New Fans, Broken Hands and Contests, Man!
Artwork By: Hilary Nelson
Halloween 2011: A Social Inferno
Hansen Mural Photo Shoot
Photograph by Stan Brewer Insider Session

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Wellmark 80/35 Play In

Straight from Iowa Public Radio’s Studio One in Cedar Falls, IA is Love Songs For Lonely Monsters:

Lest we fail to mention it again, we are lucky enough to be a part of this year’s 80/35 play-in contest with seven other excellent Iowa bands. Last night we took the trip to the studio for a raucous live performance that was broadcast state-wide on the many IPR affiliate stations. Along with the video of Bedlam above, you can listen to the entire performance including Ganglion Sister, Reputation, Lightning Bug and Inherent Trait at the IPR website.

Now, until May 31, you will have a chance to rate the various live performances that have been recorded over the last two weeks. More than just a popularity contest, the vote takes into account each ballot caster’s feelings on the band’s songwriting, musicianship and overall performance. The top thee will make it into 80/35, and play a showcase at the Gas Lamp in Des Moines on June 21.

Special thanks goes out to Kevin Neal who more-than-aptly filled in for Chris, who is still recovering from his broken hand. Hopefully he’ll be back in tow when we (fingers crossed) move in to the next round. VOTE!!

May 11, 2012 | Categories: Recording, Shows | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off

Out From Under the Bed…A Three Day Journey to Cedar Falls, Omaha, and Back to Des Moines

The group is excited to make their first three day back to back (to back) venture, which ends in a blowout show at the Vaudeville Mews back in Des Moines.  Joining the band that night (May 12th) will be friends Everyday/Everynight from Omaha.  The groups met last August at the same venue and have wanted to play a show together again since.

Also performing that night will be Lesbian Poetry (Des Moines super group consisting of Nate Logsdon, Chris Ford, and the Rabalais Brothers) and Dear Rabbit.  Listen to them here and here, respectively.  We’re so excited to have these three bands joining us!  Here’s the kicker, the Friday night before (May 11th) ls4lm will be joining E/E at O’Leavers in Omaha!  The band is really looking forward to playing in a new town.

Even more so because the night before Omaha, they’ll be making a trip to the other side of the state for Welmark’s 80-35 Play In.  On Thursday (May 10th) the band will be performing 5 songs on Iowa Public Radio broadcast live from Studio One (stream it LIVE NOW) on the UNI Campus in Cedar Falls.  Anyone can come!  The (Facebook) event is free and open to the public!

Hopefully, if you’re in the mood for some love songs, you can make it to one of these live shows.

May 3, 2012 | Categories: Shows | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off

Love Songs For Lonely Monsters in May: New Fans, Broken Hands and Contests, Man!

What a month April was for the band! Let’s recap as we look forward to a monster May:

Gross Domestic Product

We were honored to be included on the bill of this year’s Gross Domestic Product. The yearly event is sponsored by The Des Moines Music Coalition and features the best the state of Iowa has to offer. This gave us an opportunity to not only catch some of our favoite friends, but also check out some acts we had only heard about. But before the show, which was on April 14th, we were treated to a treatful treat in the form of the show at Vaudeville Mews the night before.

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May 1, 2012 | Categories: Press, Shows | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off

New Website Theme

Welcome to the new and improved LS4LM.com!

We have decided to change things up and give our web presence a much-needed facelift. We hope that the new, more functional layout will be easier to navigate and allow you, kind visitor to keep abreast to our various comings-and-goings. What I mean to say is: we hope you like it.

Also, we felt a little hindered by the old theme’s constraints, and hope this blog-friendly format will encourage us to post more content. We have updates on recordings, shows, and band members coming, so we hope you stay tuned!

April 29, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , | Comments Off

Sonic Harvest

Artwork By: Hilary Nelson

Over the course of six months in 2011, seven engineers representing four studios cultivated tracks from 30 Iowa artists into a single compilation showcasing the best of Iowa’s underground music scene – the best of the Iowa music harvest.  The Sonic Harvest compilation features one track from thirty different Iowa bands from all different genres.

We encourage you to explore the other artists websites (listed below) as many have other tracks and videos available plus upcoming show/tour schedules, etc.  Be sure to come out and continue to support all of the great music produced here in Iowa, as it truly is made possible by the fans.

The entire 30 track compilation is now available for only $10 and can be purchased by following the album art link via Maximum Ames Records.

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March 25, 2012 | Categories: Recording | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off

Love Songs Cassette Split With Datagun

On December 1st 2011, LS4LM released their first official EP. Three tracks which were recorded between March and May 2011 are featured from LS4LM, and the dual cassette features two tracks from Iowa City band, .  Maximum Ames Records also provided a digital download of the media. LS4LM tracks include ‘Inherent Trait’ recorded at Midday Studios with both ‘Reputation’ and ‘Ganglion Sister’ recorded at Sound Farm Recording Environment, special thanks to Ryan Martin.  All three tracks were mixed and mastered by Logan Christian of Midday Studios.  The cassettes will be available at future shows for $5, but are limited.

December 28, 2011 | Categories: Recording | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off

Best Halloween Ever

Poster Design: Shane O’Brien
10/29/2011

November 7, 2011 | Categories: Artwork | Tags: , , | Comments Off

Mural Photo Shoot Oct 2011

We took some time recently to take some photos with Des Moines’s famous Hansen Mural, down the street from our rehearsal space

Photos by Anne N.

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October 3, 2011 | Categories: Artwork | Tags: , , | Comments Off

Insider Sessions

Check out the band’s recent feature at Insider Sessions. The exclusive videos are acoustic performances of our songs Pink Tarantula and Altar Boy. There is also an exclusive video interview with members Amy, Chris, Justin and Brian. Special thanks to Insider Sessions Owner and Editor, Stan Brewer.

August 23, 2011 | Categories: Press, Recording | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off

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