Mixed Signals

Tristeza's "Dream Signals in Full Circles" (their second full-length, first for Tiger Style) was was well received when it hit the streets in the summer of 2000. The band captured the hearts and minds of many different music hipsters -- from punk kids (due to the band's past in seminal hardcore bands) to indie rocksters to fans of more electronic oriented music. The band literally toured the world in support of the record having made pitstops in Europe, Japan, Mexico and the U.S. Along the way, the band has encountered many different artists who were open and willing to collaborate with the San Diego quintet on the concept of a remix record. Never ones to substitute quality for quantity, the band meticulously scrutinized a load of various remixes and finally chose the tracks for their latest record 'Mixed Signals'. Included on the record are remixes by Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins/Bella Union), Randomnumber (ex-Hood), Marumari, Styrofoam (Morr Music recording artist), Windy & Carl, Sientific American, Yellow6 and more. The tracks contained therein represent a broad range of electronic styles from ambient/ethereal soundscapes to IDM to experimental breakbeats. Although Tristeza themselves never really delved into electronic music as a band, their soothing brand of instrumental rock is lauded by fans of more electronic based musicians as well as traditional rock critics. What's more, Jimmy Lavalle (writer/guitarist) has his own project called The Album Leaf which incorporates Tristeza's signature instrumental patterns with electronic beats and keyboards.

The relatively young Tristezans are poised to really take the world by storm in 2002. Look for more relentless touring by the band in Europe, Japan and, um, even China! Yes, China.