Lounge Act

Lounge Act forges innovative paths in hybrid music by merging alternative rock foundations with electronic synthesizers, resulting in distinctive, metallic compositions. Originating in 1995 in Miami, Florida, as the individual endeavor of Mike Boudet, who handles vocals, guitar, and keyboards, the project issued its inaugural release, the five-track EP titled Enjoy the Cancer, during 1996. This effort attracted significant attention from both press outlets and record labels. That identical year saw Boudet establish Threshold Records to back additional alternative artists from the local Miami music community. After debuting on stage also in 1996, Boudet earned respect from numerous fellow musicians, several of whom contributed to the band's first full-length record, Introvert, which appeared toward the end of 1998. Subsequent years brought steady rotation on area radio broadcasts, establishing Act as a key figure in Miami's alternative music landscape. Orlando Jimenez came aboard in 2000 on guitar and bass, converting the act into a two-person group shortly prior to the issuance of their follow-up album, Human.