Lights Out Asia is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin based post-rock and electronic band that formed in February 2003.
Lights Out Asia formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in February 2003[1][2] when Chris Schafer and Mike Ystad, former members of Aurore Rien[citation needed], decided to abandon the traditional post-rock band concept of their previous group and explore the intersection of post-rock, electronic and ambient music.
Shortly after the release of Garmonia, Lights Out Asia added bassist/guitarist Mike Rush to the lineup.
The band is known for their blending of synthesized atmospheres, samples and electronic beats with tracks of effects-laden delayed guitars.
Chris Schafer's vocals are often mixed low, treated almost as another instrument, akin to dream-pop or shoegazing arrangements.