thebeachmachine is the brainchild of Danny Perez and Lazaro Lazo. Along with well-known Miami-based drummer Luis Illescas, these musicians are veterans of clubs across the country. Mixing hardcore/punk energy, ethereal distorted guitar soundscapes, and strong pop melodies, their sound is a product of years of songwriting, jamming, and a bit of experimentation.The current version of thebeachmachine, while in a stripped-down trio format, is a clear extension of the act that released it's debut album Companion in 2000. That collection garnered rave reviews from all over the world. Comments from the media ranged from"...like a guitar being played in a dream world..." to"...heavily rock based, but with a weird aura that is simply undefinable..." to"Well-crafted songs with listenability levels on high" to"In a world where everything's already been done, these guys reinvent".Though recently transplanted to their new hometown of Los Angeles, California, their consistent gigging has already garnered a modest but fanatical following hungry for killer songs, explosive performances, and a sound that has been referred to by some as the apex of modern-day escapist entertainment, all from a set of drums, a bass guitar, and a Telecaster guitar running through a small army of effects pedals into stereo amplifiers.All the above pieces, recorded and produced by thebeachmachine with Scott Walton, keyboardist for the supergroup Conspiracy (Chris Squire/Billy Sherwood of Yes), are from their follow-up to 2000's Companion.thebeachmachine:Danny Perez - guitars, loops and vocalsLazaro Lazo - bassesLuis Illescas - drums/percussion