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In the spring of 2006, Lansing, Michigan singer-songwriter Bethanne Siettas had the season's antithesis — fallen, decaying leaves, warm colors and countless life challenges — in mind. Hello, Autumn became the vehicle for the outpourings of 27-year-old poetry fanatic Siettas' thoughtful mind and creative heart via intimate guitar riffs and intense lyrics. Armed with an acoustic guitar, laptop, a small studio apartment and frustrated neighbors, Hello, Autumn evokes relatable human emotions — from happiness and sadness to joy and pain. Hello, Autumn's seven-track DIY-influenced EP, <i>Force the Collapse</i>, captures the tumultuous feelings produced by unrequited love through tracks including "Flirt," a tale of socializing at the bar, while recent songs like "Over the Moon," a story of intense heartache, break through the perception of love being comfortable and perfect. Inspired by artists including Neutral Milk Hotel, Cat Power, Kimya Dawson, Tilly And The Wall, Jenny Lewis, Azure Ray, and Cursive, Siettas took her act to the stage in support of voter awareness for her first concert at Oade's Hidden Camel before the 2006 election and plans to continue performing at open-mic nights in her hometown of Lansing. Thriving on interpersonal connections, support from friends and fans and the ecstasy and peril of everyday life, Hello, Autumn continues to evolve from the rawness of homemade demos towards aspirations of a full-fledged band while keeping supporters close to the heart. Siettas plans a full-length album for release in late 2007, solo or not.