LOVE BY NUMB3RS

LBN is a self-contained artistic unit with all songwriting, instrumentation, production, mixing and video production handled in-house. The band’s songwriting features reflective storytelling set within an indie aesthetic shaded by cosmic Americana. Think young Bonnie Raitt meets Chris Stapleton, splash in some Grace Potter, a hint of Amy Winehouse....all through a Billie Eilish lens and you're just about there.

Their third album, Earth Needs A Moon (August 2022) whisks the listener beyond the stratosphere for some vintage psychedelia that lives firmly between the 1960s and 1970s. Stylistic signposts along the way include 1970s StevieWonder, Sgt.. Peppers-era Beatles, Betty Davis, Neil Young, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Mickey Newbury’s “An American Trilogy,” and the production of Blake Mills (Conor Oberst, The Avett Brothers, Lana Del Rey).

The band is an atmospheric, nostalgia-laced vocal harmony group for modern times. Lead by powerhouse vocalist Anna Lombard, paired with strong, supportive male & female background vocals, all presented in a timeless yet timely bed of production by the inimitable, multi-instrumentalist Jon Roods (Rustic Overtones, Armies).

PRESS QUOTES

“As the title suggests, Portland, Maine-based LOVE BY NUMB3RS’ new album Earth Needs A Moon certainly takes on the celestial inspiration recently taken on by like-minded Tedeschi Trucks Band in their moon album series. Yet, while no band can touch the firework guitar displays of the prior mentioned collaborative, LOVE BY NUMB3RS’has a fiery and passionate musical relationship that extends beyond imaginative solos. Glide is premiering the dramatic title track song and video that showers our ears with the dramatic interplay between the trio that takes listeners to a nostalgic hideout where secrets are sheltered and sins are forgotten. There is a bleeding guitar solo midway through the song as Lombard pours her fervently soulful vocals into the song’s building storyline.“
- -GLIDE MAGAZINE, July 2022

“The 10 songs here seem designed to explore that imperfect world, full of rocky relationships and frayed edges and things that are just out of plumb. It is warm and analog in a world that can increasingly feel cold and digital, lovingly crafted in a world that can seem full of carbon copies and things assembly-line manufactured.”
- -PORTLAND PHOENIX, October 2022

“Earth Needs A Moon” is a gentle slice of atmospheric soul awash in echo and emotion. Connor and Lombard sing to each other in a very real way over the track’s beautiful subtlety, a disarming feel that allows listeners to ruminate on the lyrics and performances. Both voices loom large, the guitars say just what they need to, and the song will make you stop and take it all in. The accompanying music video is handled just as artistically and helps this one carry you away. “Earth Needs A Moon” is as meaningful as it gets and you’re going to want it in your daily playlist.”
- -ROCK & BLUES MUSE, July 2022

“It’s not easy to single out any individual’s contribution but there is some lovely bass playing and some gorgeous guitar lines subtly sprinkled through the excellent, sinewy, soulful mix. The vocals, however, absolutely deserve to be singled out. Anna Lombard has such a rich and emotive voice, and she appears to be able to switch from breathy, sensuality to spine-tingling power in an instant. Her fabulous performance is only one of many reasons to give this track and the band’s forthcoming EP a listen…But there’s more… this impressive trio are not just outstanding musicians and songwriters, they’re also blessed with a fine production design sensibility when it comes to pulling together an arresting video. Utilizing their own production talents and the resources and physical spaces around them, they’ve come up with a great video that screams out that you’re looking at a band that’s properly creative in every department.”
--AMERICANA U.K, October 2021

“[the band] bring a sultry and twangy Nashville sound from the northeastern continental 48s. The band offers a timeless polished sound that brings the earthy smoky overtones of Linda Ronstadt, Gillian Welch, and Grace Potter.”
--GLIDE MAGAZINE, March 2021 (about “Western Son”)

“’Western Son’ captivates with its delicate groove, haunting sound and Anna’s immense vocal range.”
--AMPLIFY MAGAZINE, March 2021 (about “Western Son”)

“…the sweetly stunning ‘Colours’ puts LOVE BY NUMB3RS’ exceptional lyrical, vocal, and instrumental talents on full display. A soulful, rootsy, and bluesy outpouring of heavy-hearted feeling comes to life in a song that reckons with a mother and daughter’s turbulent relationship. The band weave a rich tapestry of sound together with vulnerable, visceral lyrics that find Anna Lombard thriving, reeling, and excelling in a tough space. She rises to meet the moment in an intimate and impassioned chorus that–excuse the pun--showcases an inner fire and her many colors…Whether you can relate to your own familial issues, or have other pains close at heart, ‘Colours’ brings out the full spectrum in each and every one of us. It’s a radiant song of turmoil spilling over; of honesty and confession; of pain becoming beauty.”
--ATWOOD MAGAZINE, September 2021