Goodbye July is the side project of Paul Rijnders, best known as keyboardist for the American synth group Anything Box (Living in Oblivion). Anything Box's bio can be found on wikipedia HERE. He is joined by Cheryl Amalfitano on background vocals.
Goodbye July released their debut, "Basura Blanca" in 2004. The album is a mix of the synthpop that Paul grew up on and the alternative guitar stylings of which he later grew fond. Standout tracks include "Salvation" and "Asleep on Your Soft Word", which was featured on New York Electroclash DJ Larry Tee's compilations. Also included is the Christmas themed "The Only Things Worth Opening", a track he wrote while his mother was in the hospital for heart surgery. Though the song was a celebration, her life was most ironically claimed by breast cancer the day after Christmas three years later.
Paul has an indie rock side project called the Lamented. He is also most active with Anything Box and has recently toured South America several times where they were met by thousands of adoring fans and featured on several television shows. Example HERE.
Goodbye July is showing hints of a possible future album having debuted over 12 songs on this very MySpace music page. The saviest of fans will know of or possess the vinyl only 20 minute dance super single entitled "Embrace" which was a suprise underground dance smash and their last official release.
