From Indian Lakes

From Indian Lakes is an American indie rock band that formed in 2009. The project is primarily the work of vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Joey Vannucchi, who also handles production. Vannucchi grew up in a rural area near Yosemite National Park, California, where he spent his youth engaged in reading, playing drums, learning various instruments, and exploring the natural surroundings. This upbringing provided a unique foundation for his musical development. He received jazz drum lessons and practiced extensively on a borrowed church drum set, benefiting from an isolated environment that allowed him to play for hours without interruption. Vannucchi’s early musical experiences fostered a distinct style, merging diverse influences into his compositions. The band’s sound incorporates elements of pop, acoustic, emo, shoegaze, and rock, featuring intricate rhythms and nuanced arrangements.

Vannucchi began writing and recording songs at age 20 in a friend’s studio in Indian Lakes Estates, California. Initially releasing this material under the name “Songs From Indian Lakes” on Myspace, the name was later shortened to From Indian Lakes. He then enlisted friends to form a touring band to perform his material. The group independently released their debut full-length album, “The Man with Wooden Legs,” in late 2009. This was followed by the “Acoustic EP” in 2011, which Vannucchi supported with a month-long solo living room tour across the United States. In November 2012, the band released their second album, “Able Bodies,” which received positive reception from both listeners and critics. “Able Bodies” was notably recognized on Google Play’s Top Unsigned List for 2012 releases and remained featured on iTunes as a “rising star of alt-rock” for three weeks, marking a significant early career achievement.

The band’s career progressed with a signing to Triple Crown Records in 2013, leading to the release of their third album, “Absent Sounds,” on October 7, 2014. This album achieved commercial success, entering the Billboard 200, reaching number 8 on the Top Heatseekers chart, and number 36 on the Independent Albums chart. Further releases include the “Wanderer” EP in 2016, which featured new songs and acoustic renditions, and the fourth full-length album, “Everything Feels Better Now,” released on October 14, 2016. “Everything Feels Better Now” was produced by Kevin Augunas and was positively reviewed in publications such as Pitchfork, Consequence of Sound, and Stereogum. It charted at number 105 on the Billboard 200 and debuted at number five on the Heatseekers chart. From Indian Lakes self-released their fifth full-length album, “Dimly Lit,” on October 18, 2019, which featured collaborations with several guest vocalists. Their latest album, “Head Void,” was released in 2024.