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.