"From Bubblegum to Sky is the result of the one-man indie-pop powerhouse Mario Hernandez, who has released three albums, each better than the last, and appears poised to continue his pursuit of making innovative pop music.Mario Hernandez was born in San Antonio, TX but soon relocated to Alameda, CA, where he began learning guitar and paired with classmate Jamie McCormick to form the band Teeny Records. The duo changed their name to Teeny Hi-Fi and released their debut single ""Weekend Go"" in 1992 before changing their name again, this time to Ciao Bella. The new moniker proved fruitful for Hernandez and McCormick, who issued the LP 1 in 1997 to the delight of the underground pop music scene. Despite scoring an under-the-radar hit with 1, Ciao Bella disbanded subsequently and Hernandez branched out solo.From Bubblegum to Sky is the result of Hernandez's dual obsession with American pop and Japanese kitsch and the solo indie-pop artist released From Bubblegum to Sky's first single, ""My Thousand Years with Robots,"" in 1999. One year later From Bubblegum to Sky released the full length Me and Amy and the Two French Boys, followed by 2004's Nothing Sadder Than Lonely Queen, both on indie label Eenie Meenie. From Bubblegum to Sky followed Radiohead and a select group of artists choosing to bypass CDs, instead choosing to release their album's digital first in 2008 with A Soft Kill. The one-man pop machine, who is sometimes joined by bassist Frank Jordan and keyboardist Bill Evans, issued A Soft Kill on vinyl as well, signaling the resurgence of new vinyl LPs in recent years. Critics hailed the album Hernandez's best effort yet, due to its decidedly more polished sound that still maintains its pop essence while integrating Japanese and Mexican sounds with disco beats, guitar riffs and an indie edge. From Bubblegum to Sky is proof that Hernandez can do it all on his own and has no plans of stopping."