Lost in the Woods formed out of clouds of cosmic dust in late 2003, in a small flat near Bondi Beach, NSW. Initially the band devoted its energies to a series of radio plays, but eventually the idea of an album of songs appealed. In late 2006 they released Down With the Sun and began gigging regularly around Sydney. In late 2009 they released a second album, Birdsong Almanac.

Brian Yatman (singing, guitar, keyboards) grew up in western Sydney. Brian writes the songs, sings, and plays a range of instruments. Other bands he has contributed to include Tripitaka, The Spring Lizards, Cities of Foam, and Grand Lodge.

Mhark Cohen (bass) was born in Newcastle. Old bands worth noting: Sourdrop, Dilbt, Blackout Orchestra, & The Revolutionary Kind

Dave Wilcox (drums, programming) was born in Newcastle, England, and has played in many bands.

Other contributors

Greg Clark played drums for the band between 2006 and 2010, contributing to gigs and the album Birdsong Almanac.

Graham Griffith is a veteran pedal-steel guitarist, who has played countless gigs and recording sessions since the 1970s.

Anton Schroeder plays French horn with several orchestras and ensembles.

Katie Atkinson is a viola player and artist.

Julianna Swaney is an artist and blogger from Portland, Oregon.

Jeff Crawley plays trumpet.

Molly Florance hails from Maine, USA. She plays violin.

Sharif Hansa was born in Tripoli, Lebanon. He played drums on a Down With the Sun and provides invaluable technical support. Sharif was also a founder member of electronic music collective Clan Analogue.

Gordon Wallace and Hannah Croke guest on mandolin and cello respectively. They perform and record as Myriad.

Greg Rich, provided the artwork for Down With the Sun. He lives in the Blue Mountains, where he writes, paints and builds bicycles.

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