As a misnomer to their sound, San Diego’s own Lower Definition are anything but low key. In their sound in a soaring melodic sound and vocal approach that mesh power and catchiness that recall Faith No More and Glassjaw in their prime. Like the afore-mentioned groups Lower D has a driving aggression that is more technically adept of distortion and multiply-fired riffs than pummeling. Just wrapping up in the studio with acclaimed producer Kris Crummet (Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Kaddisfly) the band are primed to release their full-length debut for Ferret Music, The Greatest of All Lost Arts. When asked about the title, The Greatest of All Lost Arts, comes from the beginning of a long lost Mark Twain quote, and when asked about the meaning and theme, drummer Valentino Arteaga details “Our fans are honest, and they know what to expect from us. We have to enjoy what we are creating, and we think that enjoyment and quality in music is a lost art.” Arteaga self-describes the album as a genre-bridging musical mix. “It’s melodic and heavy at the same time, and all of the songs are lyrically related to each other. It’s very much left up to interpretation.”

The band including Arteaga, vocalist Matt Geise, guitarist Eddy Marshburn and Stefan Toler on bass formed several years ago. As Marshburn relates “I was just a kid in eighth grade playing guitar in my room to Thrice. My older sister was friends with Valentino and told me that we should meet up and start playing.” In the beginning the band was more of a punk band as Marshburn admits because “we couldn’t play our instruments well enough to do anything else.” Dedicated and inspired, they practiced over and over again, finding their own abilities and sound. “We were the kids that would go to shows every day” says Marshburn “we know what kids want to see and we really worked to put together a show that hopefully leaves the fan getting their money’s worth.” This includes building light boxes that are armed with strobe lights and 500 watt floods and using samples in their sets.

In the midst of a bustling San Diego music scene, Lower Definition has managed to stay on top of the pile playing for packed crowds at nearly every show. Having been invited to play with bands ranging from Angels and Airwaves to Atreyu and tours such as The Vans Warped Tour and The Taste of Chaos, they’ve established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. The bands debut EP "Moths" successfully captures the balance between raw energy and aggression mixed with pure emotion and soaring melody rarely found in musicians their age.

"Lower D" as they are affectionately referred to by core fans are comprised of singer Matt Geise and guitarist Eddy Marshburn with Valentino Arteaga on drums and Stefan Toler on bass. The band has been turning heads across the country with their highly acclaimed live show even making an appearance at this years Saints and Sinners Festival in New Jersey.

With no plans of slowing down, Lower Definition plan to record their Ferret Records debut this February with producer Kris Crumett (Drop Dead Gorgeous, Kaddisfly, Dance Gavin Dance) for an early summer release!

Members:
Matt Geise, Vocals
Eddy Marshburn, Guitars
Stefan Toler, Bass Guitar
Valentino Arteaga, Drums