"The Picture's tales of the modern world are backed by epic soundscapes and dramatic highs and lows wrapped tightly with indie ethos. Songs with the urgency of a NYC cab driver elevate the Picture's perfect-pop decadence above its contemporaries, with a complementary Britpop facade blaze that's sometimes doused with William Reid's dirty bottle of whisky." - The Pill The Picture formed in New York City in the spring of 2004 shortly after singer/writer Robert Abel met guitarist Chris Buckle from Liverpool, England. They were soon joined by drummer Jared Vergilis, bass player Jake Siegler and keyboard player Justin Repasky. The band has recorded with two-time Grammy nominated producer Carmen Rizzo (Grant Lee Phillips, Alanis Morissette, Paul Oakenfold, Billy Corgan, etc.) and top engineer Andrew Scheps (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jay-Z, Johnny Cash, Mars Volta, etc.). Currently the band has released their debut CD, "Connect", on Lovely Recordings. The band regularly tours regionally in the US and the UK. The follow up to "Connect" is being recorded in September in Brooklyn at Headgear Studios. The Picture is: Robert Abel - vocals, guitar Chris Buckle - lead guitar Justin Repasky - keyboards Jake Siegler - bass Jared Vergilis – drums “One part Jesus and Mary Chain, a little Blur, a hint of the Stone Roses, The Picture’s songs quite frankly rock.” – Daily Candy, The New York Sun "Onto a stage set by the likes of Coldplay and their Scottish predecessors Travis, strolls Robert Abel of The Picture - a songwriter that is quietly unassuming, yet full of Bono-istic crescendo." - City Paper, Pittsburgh "There is no denying good pop hooks, when you hear them. The Picture gives us a dose of old post romantics, U2, with a dash of new-wave influences thrown in to smooth out the edges." - crashinin.com “Picture this - a hot new band that strongly rivals Wolf Parade and We Are Scientists. With instant hits like “Blind Side” and “Sellout" this band is one to watch in 2006.” – The Tripwire "One of our favorite independent artist releases...Robert is a brilliant performer." - K. Mullen, Club Café “mingling sonic indie rock and Brit-Pop, this year old band is moving fast” - The Aquarian, NYC "With the epic polish of the Arcade Fire, the collected edge of British Sea Power, and a certain decadence that is all their own, The Picture has produced a debut album that deserves to be heard. The first three tracks are rough-edged indie rock, but with the opening chords of “Faceless”, The Picture reveals the first hints of their powerful indie-pop base which carries on throughout the album. Singer Robert Abel toys with raspy, smoky vocals, but settles into a dramatic croon which complements the climatic highs and lows of the band’s music… A phenomenal first album." – WRVU, Nashville The Picture’s first full-length effort, Connect, is a compilation of songs written with the express purpose of realizing the best of what the band and the current musical scene have to offer. Their radio single, “Blind Side” incorporates all of the elements that make a good song great – catchy lyrics, great development and execution, combined with a tight blend of guitars and drums… This Brooklyn band is consciously attempting to bridge the US/UK gap as far as indie rock is concerned… “marvelous indie pop/rock” is applicable. – Loose Record