Balancing the tightrope between indie and mainstream rock, The Bruises embrace incredibly catchy choruses, dueling female vocal harmonies, and a serrated double guitar attack. Tipping their hats to acts such as Lush, that dog, and Sleater-Kinney, the band has forged a sound that is both unique and timeless.

The Bruises were formed in 2001 when Black, formerly of Illinois indie outfits The Velouria Beat and the Forecast, met acoustic singer-songwriter Aja Blue (yes, those are their real names). By 2004, much change came about for The Bruises: Aja and Jen ditched the acoustic guitars and went electric, bringing into fruition the harder-edged sound they'd always envisioned. They moved to Los Angeles, CA, where they showcased their new sound with the EP "Ladies and Gentlemen..." And, audiences along the West Coast went wild for The Bruises. Tracks from the EP were featured on MTV's Parental Control and the HERE Network's Dante's Cove.

Relocating to San Francisco, CA, Black and Blue went into the studio with producer Scott Tusa (Scissors For Lefty) to lay the groundwork for Connected, their new full-length album. With 12 tracks of unforgettable hooks, Connected stays true to the hallmarks of The Bruises' sound while pushing the envelope with polished production.

The Bruises will be touring both regionally and nationally throughout 2008. Be sure to check out their explosive live show and pick up your copy of Connected.

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