Press Info:

Band Members:

Tony Benedetti - Drums
Andrew Carroll - Vocals, Guitar
Tizoc Estrada - Guitar, Glockenspiel
Ryan Julio - Bass, Vocals, Percussion
Ryan Ross - Keyboards, Trumpet

Hometown:

Los Angeles, CA

Notable Press Articles:

Links:

Purevolume
Myspace
Virb
CdBaby
iTunes
Pandora
Sonicbids

Press Contacts:

  • JJ Flores at Team Clermont
  • Jason Feinberg at On Target Media

Management:

  • Joe Jenckes

Album Credits:

PRODUCED BY
You Me & Iowa and Dave Newton

ENGINEERED BY
Dave Newton

MIXED BY
J. Robbins

MASTERED BY
TJ Lipple at Silver Sonya
(Arlington, VA)

RECORDED AT
Rollercoaster Recording
(Burbank, CA)

ADDITIONAL RECORDING BY
J. Robbins at The Magpie Cage
(Baltimore, MD)

ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS
Ashley Powell - Vocals on Tracks 4, 5
Ron Rolling - Trumpet on Track 4
Lucie Jourdan and The Newt - Cheers/Banter on Tracks 3,4

ALBUM ART BY
Chuck Wadey
(www.chuckwadey.com)

LAYOUT BY
Ryan Ross

Notable Press Quotes:

"The Adventures of You Me & Iowa takes all of the best elements of rock, indie, and pop music and blends them into something wholly accessible, yet undeniably smart and rewarding. I may be speaking too soon, but this just might be a near perfect pop/rock album, and one of the best albums I’ve heard this year."
- Delusions of Adequacy

"In contrast to many of the sound waves undulating my ear drums lately, this quintet is proof that pop-rock can be rather intelligent and inventive, without the fear of being over-produced."
- Above the Fold

"This is guitar/keyboard based rock with sweet harmonies, catchy melodies, spirited percussion, and slightly psychedelic leanings. The disc is just a short eight songs long, but each track bristles with sonic freshness and seems complete in itself."
- PopMatters

"[You Me & Iowa] sits comfortably between The Beach Boys and Of Montreal, skirting the psychedelic electronica of the latter and erring on the side of a Harvard educated version of the former[...]Like an older, slightly more cynical Vampire Weekend, these boys fill this album to the brim with catchy hooks, tight harmonies and snappy guitar riffs."
- Amplifier Magazine

"Driven by tightly interlocked guitar and keyboard lines, the Los Angeles-based quintet's effective blend of danceable pop melodies is adorned with Andrew Carroll's vocals, which sometimes follow the lead of David Byrne and Paul Simon."
- Flaunt Magazine

"Every summer must be accompanied by an album [...] This summer, it’s The Adventures of You Me & Iowa."
"An album that never slows, sinks, or ever sounds anything like any other band on the scene."
- The Source Weekly

"[The Adventures of You Me & Iowa] is sure to unleash their fresh sound to the nation and world, unveiling LA's best kept secret."
- Popwreck(oning)

"Their moniker may be catchy, but it's their music that is even more so. In their catalogue of songs, You Me & Iowa have shown a wide range of pop sounds while keeping a strong cohesiveness throughout...”
- Campus Circle Magazine

"Featuring a good mix of indie, pop, and dance rock, You Me & Iowa stand out from much of the LA indie scene. They make simple, fun, and meaningful rock music that could be adaptable by hipsters, teens, and college kids alike (and everyone else, for that matter)..."
- Billboard.com Mobile Beat

"...Creates a tight and interesting sound...similar to that of 'Kaddisfly', 'Sound of Animals Fighting', 'At The Drive-In', 'Dismemberment Plan' and 'Death Cab for Cutie'... Looking forward to hearing their next release."
- STMonline (translated from Japanese)

Press Photos:

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Photo credit: John Lange

Accolades:

Bio:

In late 2001, an adventure was brewing. Friends gathered and the declaration was made: "It's going to be you, me and Iowa". Two years later, the band was formed. After two EP's and four years of constant performance, band members Tony Benedetti, (drums), Andrew Carroll, (vocals, guitar), Tizoc Estrada, (guitar, glockenspiel), Ryan Julio, (bass, vocals, percussion), and Ryan Ross, (keys, trumpet), are pleased to unveil their first full-length album.

The Adventures of You Me & Iowa is a breath of fresh air—indie-pop-rock that twists the genre in a new and authentic musical direction.  Complex arrangements combine with catchy melodies and an inspired rhythm section.  Coupled with the comic book/graphic novel style booklet by established artist and video-game designer Chuck Wadey, the album brings the listener along for a sonic and visual adventure.

With the help of engineer David Newton (The Mighty Lemon Drops, Fonda, The Little Ones, The Happy Hollows), and mixer J. Robbins, (Jawbox, The Dismemberment Plan, The Promise Ring, Jets To Brazil), You Me & Iowa has taken the fuel of the past four years to light the fire of The Adventures Of You Me & Iowa.

Since their beginnings in 2003, You Me & Iowa played their dues around the West, performing with their up-and-coming peers: Midnight Movies, Mellowdrone, Monsters Are Waiting, The Velvet Teen and Rx Bandits. It is their vivacious live show that not only keeps their loyal fanbase fixated, but even won them "Best Alternative Rock Band" at the 2005 L.A. Music Awards.

Frontman, Andrew Carroll, remarks on the title of the newly released record, The Adventures Of You Me & Iowa. "For us, making a living as a band, every day is quite an adventure. It doesn't always necessarily have a happy ending. But it wouldn't be an adventure if that were the case."

Music Videos:

Make Your Home (Smell Delicious) - Directed by Matt Knudsen


Watch Make Your Home (Smell Delicious) in HD on Vimeo.com


The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful - Directed by Matt Knudsen

Previous Albums:

CD

THE GREENBACK MINISTERS / WORKING TITLE (SINGLE)

Released November 26th, 2006

Track Listing:
1. The Greenback Ministers
2. Working Title

Enhanced CD: "The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful" Music Video

CD

BIGGER THAN BOSTON (EP)
REDUX

Released April 14th, 2006

Track Listing:
1. Bigger Than Boston
2. Terminal
3. Runways & Freeways
4. The Surly Ones
5. A Plea For Question Marks
6. Blinded In Crosstown Traffic (While Thinking of Something Else)
CD

BIGGER THAN BOSTON (EP)
ORIGINAL

Released Jan 21st, 2005 - Sold Out

Track Listing:
1. Bigger Than Boston
2. Terminal
3. Runways & Freeways
4. A Plea For Question Marks
5. Blinded In Crosstown Traffic (While Thinking of Something Else)