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Ignant Benches emerged from Chula Vista, CA in 2014 and evolved into the remaining moniker benches, embodying a DIY spirit at the heart of San Diego’s house-show scene. Grounded in indie garage rock with a self-described subgenre they call 'Bench Rock,' the duo carved out a distinctive sound that blends punchy riffs with lo-fi sensibilities. Their debut album, Wishful Thinking (At Its Best), arrived in 2019 under the Ignant Benches / Apollo Twenty III label, setting the stage for a string of releases and live performances that would garner regional attention.