Lanterna is the long-term primary outlet of Henry Frayne, a musician who specializes in atmospheric and expressive instrumentals that evoke solitary drives and strolls through virtually all forms of roadways and landscapes. An underground music veteran, Frayne began recording as Lanterna in the early '90s as a diversion from his band activity with the Moon Times Seven. The self-released cassette Lanterna (1992), a debut given wider distribution in multiple forms through the end of the decade, led to increased Lanterna activity throughout the 2000s with four additional distinctive albums ranging from Elm Street (2001) to Desert Ocean (2006). Since then, Frayne has added to his discography with Backyards (2015) and Hidden Drives (2021). All Lanterna albums from the second LP onward have been issued through Badman Recording Co.