IN A VAST SEA OF LOCAL “ROCK” MUSIC, LIVING SPACE PROVIDES COOL COMFORT FOR THE MASSES San Francisco, California --- September 3, 2005 Indie Pop/Rockers Living Space achieves its most complete work to date with its latest album, “Secret Lives, Strange Goodbyes.” The multi-racial four-piece band coolly reinvents themselves song after song, moving through shades of rock, folk, blues, funk, jazz and soul. The band combines the traditions of great songwriting with current stories of life, love, loss, and hope. “Each member of the band comes from a different musical background, so creating a sound that appeals to a variety of people is important to us. We try to experiment slightly with song structures but remain true to the “two guitar, bass and drums line-up,” says bassist Costa.They are promoting their latest CD, which will be ready for release this October 18th, 2005. You can purchase the new music at the band website www.darkmatters.net. The warm harmonies and vocal styling of Coop R. Fransis (rhythm guitar, vocals) and Kevin Costa (bass, vocals) create the albums’ stirring melodic identity. A quick listen will find songs that are immediate and pleasing, like most good pop rock. Delving further into the album, the melodies carefully wind around the bands reflective lyrical approach revealing an uncommon depth of character. From sparkling piano ballads (In My Mind, Let it All go) to driving tunes such as the songs (Pill Box, Too Phoney). Through all of this variety, Living Space finds its sound. Emerging from a period of personnel changes and artistic uncertainty, Living Space found that the recording helped them work through some of their baggage together. The theme of “making the best of things” seems to resonate on the tracks of the new album. “Secret Lives, Strange Goodbyes” was recorded at Berkeley’s Big Hut Studios over a four month span of time. The project developed as collaboration with Living Space and producer Timm Walker, who also guests on the new album. William Alums (Zydeco Flames) sat in as the session drummer. Also adding a new dimension to the band’s sound was Contreras’ use of layered guitars and guitar solos which in their previous work had been lacking. “Sometimes you need a respectable outside opinion, so working with Timm was great.” “We could depend on his feedback to help us move in the right direction for the recording. The recording experience gave us an overall better understanding of what we were trying to do with our songs,” says guitarist Contreras. “We could try to swim in the mainstream of music, but the status quo is not what we want. We love to make pop music, but we also realize that we have a forum that can move and connect people in ways that may not happen day to day," as guitarist Fransis says. James Udell (drums), who joined the band in March of 2005 brings a drumming style that is slightly more groove oriented to the band. With their new found confidence, the group hopes it’s more focused polished sound will bring them opportunities to play to new audiences. The band will begin promoting the new album in Bay Area venues throughout Northern California. “Secret Lives, Strange Goodbyes” will be available at select Bay area music stores and online at www.cdbaby.com. If you’re looking for great local indie pop-rock, Living Space is an act worth catching. Additional Contact info: Ronnie Cato 1925 Lucille Lane Pleasant Hill, California 94523 CD's are available for purchase at www.cdbaby.com ###