http://www.beautifulcriminal.net
Anathematic melodies, memorable hooks, and introspective lyrics are the foundation of Beautiful Criminal's radio-friendly debut CD, scheduled for release in Spring 2008.
The band's unmistakable original sound was born out of friendship by two artists looking to find the true roots of art in music.
Singer/Songwriter Nathan Picard has spent much of the last decade fronting a rock band from Colorado, touring nationally and making a name for himself in the Los Angeles music scene. His songs have been featured in such TV shows as Criminal Minds, Road Rules, Kyle XY and Army Wives. He has shared a stage such acts as Jewel, 3 Doors Down, The Calling and Lenny Kravetz. His song-writing has been raved about by Music Connection Magazine with the "1 Demo of the Year" and "Hot 100 Unsigned Artist of Year"
Producer/Guitarist Kip Haynes is a LA studio player who has produced and performed with countless bands, singers, and artists in Los Angeles and on the east coast. He has toured in the United States and Europe. As a talented musician and producer, Kip has an amazing ability to draw out emotion through the use of layered textures and melody on the guitar.
Drummer Kelly King has quickly made a name for himself on the LA scene. Working with artists like Rihanna, Stevie Scott (American Idol) and George Lynch he now lends his talents to Beautiful Criminal. A self described groove drummer one hears diverse influences like Dave Grohl, Keith Moon and Stewart Copeland in Kelly's playing. Kelly joined Beautiful Criminal with their " songs first, ego second" approach to modern rock music.
Bassist Yutaka Sao came to LA from Japan when he was 18 in search of a full time career in music. He has toured the US and Japan with an endless list of indie and national acts and has shared stages with One Republic, Golden State , Paloalto and Eric Jones
Together these friends and musicians are busy in the studio and on the stage, working the Los Angeles music scene with a fresh sound and an optimism that is as unique as their music itself.
