Steve Donovan: vocals, guitar, keyboards
Thom Donovan: guitar, keyboards, vocals
Brett Voelker: drums, percussion, programming
Casey Bazzell: keyboards, vocals
Kevin Bachmann: bass

Mixing the heartfelt angst of a singer/songwriter with the brashness of a garage rock band, LAPUSH tend to defy most genres with their pretense-free, orchestral approach to songwriting. The lyrics are reminiscent, without being derivative, of mid-period Dylan. Passionate, but never pompous. At times, the music recalls early U2, building on simple themes and sparse layers. Once you think you've figured them out, they hit you with a song like "Tout le monde vous veut vivant", which translates: "Everybody wants you alive". The first single, "Through It All" is currently being played on radio stations across the country.

*Performed at MobFest 2004 (BMI Showcase) Chicago, IL
*”Aurora” received Honorable Mention/Rock Category in 2004 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest
*”Through It All” Most Requested Song on WVRV 101.1 FM The River March 2004
*”Through It All” Most Downloaded Song on FreshTracksMusic.com July-August 2004
*”Through It All” Top 10 Most Downloaded Song on FreshTracksMusic.com Sept 2004
*Featured in Nov 2004 issue of Freeskier Magazine. “Through It All” included on sampler.
*Featured on 2004 Fall Semester eFollett Compilation and Follett Tour
*Featured on 2004 Ghost Records Compilation, “What Are You Listening To Punk?”
*LAPUSH E.P. received 8 out of 10 on Belgium based site, PunkRockTheory.com.
*Featured in Playback Magazine
*Formed 2003 St. Louis, MO

LAPUSH have toured and/or shared the stage with the following artists:
Sondre Lerche (Astralwerks)
The Golden Republic (Astralwerks)
Endochine (Trevolution/ADA/Warner)
Peter Frampton
Styx
Kill Hannah (Atlantic)
Matt Nathanson (Universal)
Ari Hest (Columbia)
Greenwheel (Island/Def Jam)
The Adored (Columbia)
The Race (Flameshovel)
Old Canes
7 Shot Screamers
Headlights
The Samples
Pomeroy
The Urge (Immortal/Epic/Virgin)
Chloe Day
Leo
This Holiday Life

PRESS:
PunkRockTheory.com Belgium E.P. Review Aug 2004
Hailing from St. Louis, MO, USA, comes LAPUSH, a new band around Thom Donovan who some of you might remember from his two-year stint with Capitol recording artist, STIR. When that came to an end, Thom decided to focus on a studio project he had started along with his brother, Steve and drummer, Brett Voelker. Bassist, Kevin Bachmann and keyboard player, Casey Bazzell joined a bit later and rounded out the line-up.
The band may reside in St. Louis but they definitely have their ears turned to Britain 'cuz the 5 songs on LAPUSH’s debut EP are heavily influenced by bands such as the Stereophonics and Coldplay. Slow rock or alternative pop, whatever you wanna call it, it’ll never cease being beautiful and the way the keyboards are interwoven with the melodic guitars will never become stale.
LAPUSH is in the studio now working on their debut full-length and I for one am definitely looking forward to that one. For fans of Ryan Adams and the abovementioned bands.
by Thomas Munchkin, PunkRockTheory.com

Playback STL Live Review July 2004

LAPUSH is certainly one of the more original and unique band’s playing around the St. Louis area. The group mixes keyboards with guitars to come up with a smooth, melodic sound that is a bit like an updated version of 80’s new wave, yet is a sound they can call their own. With great, melodic guitar work, neat keyboard parts, and good vocal performances, its hard not to be drawn into the band’s set. Even though the music is fairly mellow and the group’s stage show is laid back, songs like ‘Aurora’ and ‘Through it All’ are sure to catch people’s attention and leave them wanting more. LAPUSH offers an atmospheric sound that is an alternative to a lot of the guitar rock and pop band’s in the area; its well worth checking them out and giving them a listen.
by John Kujawski, Playback Magazine

Kings of A/R June 2004
Compelling, Brit-influenced guitar-rock/alternative drawing from such influences as The Verve, U2, Ryan Adams, etc. Features guitarist/vocalist Thom Donovan, whose experience includes Stir (Capitol), Fono (Rykodisc), working with Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls & Flynova. Supporting a 5-song demo that features the track “Through It All”, which is receiving airplay on KEXP (Seattle), 105.7 The Point (St. Louis), 101.1 The River (St. Louis), 93X FM (St. Louis) and 90.3FM KWUR (St. Louis/Wash U.). Is currently completing work on the upcoming full-length, Someplace Closer To Here. Recently showcased at MOBfest.

DISKOGRAPHY:
Someplace Closer To Here (Due 2005)
LAPUSH E.P. (2004)
Through It All single (2004)

MANAGEMENT:
Michael Holz c/o
RescueMe Management
Los Angeles, CA
Band: info@lapush.net
Additional Press Kit info available at www.lapush.net.

website: www.lapush.net