THE HUMAN VALUE

TURU: VOCALS, KEYS

HIRAM FLEITES: GUITAR, VOCALS

TIM BOLISH: DRUMS

The Human Value (THV) is a power trio fronted by serpentine vocalist Turu, king of the fuzz-tone guitar Hiram Fleites (ex- Kittens for Christian) and whirling dervish drummer Tim Bolish. THV first made a name for themselves in England on their debut self-titled CD in winter of 2006. Turu and Hiram, the core duo behind the LA based THV, relocated to London that year, touring guerilla-style through '07. They returned to the states to record Push and Pull but went back to the UK for that release and more touring. They made the move due, in large part, to nomadic adventure and fantastic reviews in the notoriously fickle U.K. press (like NME "It's powerful stuff" and The Fly "They are The Human Value. We are not worthy,") on their UK debut. They soon became known for their eye-popping live show.

While living in the UK, Turu found a number of cool artists and like-minded musicians who are ready for a U.S. presence. Being business minded (as well as quite 'hot') Turu decided to launch Pretty Mouth Records with The Human Value's latest full length being its first release. Pretty Mouth Records will announce additional signings in the near future and will be focusing on digital distribution as well as CD and vinyl product, so full details of the new label will be announced shortly.

ABOUT THE HUMAN VALUE & PRETTY MOUTH RECORDS
The Human Value is fronted by the sultry Turu (vocals), Hiram Fleites (Guitar) and Tim Bolish (Drummer). Founded in 2005, Turu and Fleites moved from their home base of Los Angeles to London in support of the eponymous debut in 2006. English publications like NME ('powerful stuff'), The Fly ('Yeah Yeah Yeah's with added PJ Harvey'), Diva ('Sounds like Karen O's older, sleazier sister'), Artrocker ('larynx-vibrating anthems laces w/ venom that can't be missed') and more praised the bands live show and the band built a substantial fan base. 2008 finds Turu and the band releasing their second release Push and Pull on September 23, 2008 by launching Pretty Mouth Records via Big Deal Records and returning home to Los Angeles to conquer another jaded music-obsessed city.