The Blood Arm

The Blood Arm was founded in Los Angeles, 2002. Nathaniel Fregoso met guitarist Zebastian Carlisle at a karaoke bar, and the two recruited Nathaniel’s UCLA classmate Dyan Valdés, a classically-trained pianist, on keys. Drummer Zachary Amos, who was studying microbiology at UCLA, was the last to join. The band developed a strong reputation for their enthusiastic and immersive live performances and were named the ‘Best Live Act’ at the SXSW Music Conference by Entertainment Weekly in 2005. They were also christened Franz Ferdinand's “favourite band" after playing an after show for them in 2004, the same year they nominated for the LA Weekly Music Award for ‘Best New Artist’. The band members all currently reside in Berlin where they continue to make music in various projects. Since the release of their debut album, Bomb Romantics, they have regularly received support from the likes of The Guardian, Loud & Quiet, Uncut and Clash Magazine to name a few. The Blood Arm's biggest appearances and live achievements are rooted in their reputation as an explosive live band, which led to high-profile support slots and festival recognition, including the likes of Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds. The Blood Arm’s highly acclaimed 2004 debut album, Bomb Romantics, will be released for the first time digitally on 17th July 2026.