The Hard To Get (THTG) is the musical duo of Melissa Kaplan (guitar/lead vocals) and Tim Lee (drums/backup vocals). Formed in Los Angeles in 2006 as an indie rock outfit in the spirit of The Pixies and Sleater-Kinney, the band covered every venue from Echo Park to Venice. Their debut, self-released 2008 album, "This Is The New Business Plan," captured the band’s catchy, riff-driven songs while maintaining the hard, fast and electric feeling of their live shows. Their second EP, “Looking Good,” shows off the group’s eclectic side with a mix of more layers and even a quick venture into samba rock. Usually covering multiple genres in one set, the duo surprises an often one-trick pony LA rock scene with a passionate multi-layered sound and a revolving cast of guest players. Most THTG songs share a common thread of playful boy-girl harmonies, thoughtful lead and rhythm guitar progressions, and heartfelt melodic ideas.

THTG will be supporting their latest EP, “Looking Good,” with tours along the East and West coast throughout 2009. Please check for tour dates on the Shows page.