Laki Mera
| Laki Mera |
| Origin |
Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres |
Electronica, Folktronica, Trip hop |
| Years active |
2004–present |
| Labels |
Rhythm of Life
Just Music |
| Website |
Laki Mera |
| Members |
Andrea Gobbi - Programming, synths, guitars
Laura Donnelly - Vocals, Guitars, Synths
Keir Long - Programming, Synths
Tim Harbinson - Drums |
| Past members |
| Trev Helliwell - Cello, Synths |
Laki Mera are a four-piece electronica band, based in Glasgow, Scotland.
History
Formed in 2004 as a recording project by Andrea Gobbi and Laura Donnelly (formerly of God's Boyfriend), Laki Mera took their name from the Chimaera of Greek mythology. The lineup was completed with the addition of pianist Keir Long, cellist Trevor Helliwell and drummer Tim Harbinson.[1]
In December, 2007, the band announced that they would be offering their debut album, Clutter, free for download prior to its official release.[2] The album was critically well-received.[3][4]
Their music has been variously described as folktronica,[5] ambient trip hop,[3] 'lush space jazz'[6] and "pristine pop chamber music of the highest quality",[7] as well as being reminiscent of Portishead[8] and Massive Attack backing Cocteau Twin Liz Fraser'.[9] They have been cited as "one of the most promising, intelligent pop acts Scotland has produced this decade."[10]
Discography
Studio albums
EPs
- Diet of Worms (2008)
- How Dare You Remix EP (2010)
- Clutter EP (2010)
- More Than You (2011)
Singles
- How Dare You (2007)
- More Than You (2011)
- Fool (2011)
- Crater (Mogwai remix) (2012)
References
- ^ "Laki Mera: Interview", Penny Black Music, April 20, 2008, http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Article.aspx?id=4663, retrieved January 8, 2010
- ^ "Laki Mera album download", The Herald, December 16, 2007
- ^ a b "Clutter album review", The Herald, April 2008
- ^ "Exposure: Laki Mera", The List, November 30, 2009, http://www.list.co.uk/article/22347-exposure-laki-mera/, retrieved January 11, 2010
- ^ "Squander Pilots / Genaro / Laki Mera: Dunfermline Montys (is this music? night) (live review)", Jockrock, http://www.vacant.org.uk/jockrock/liverevs/squander.html, retrieved January 11, 2010
- ^ "Laki Mera - Clutter (album review)", Scotland on Sunday, April 6, 2008, http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/music?articleid=3950484, retrieved January 12, 2010
- ^ "Laki Mera, King Tut's, Glasgow (review)", The Herald, November 16, 2011, http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/music-reviews/laki-mera-king-tut-s-glasgow-1.1135017, retrieved November 16, 2011
- ^ "The Friday Fivehead: Juno Reactor, Vangelis, Laki Mera, Tim O’Reagan, and Thomas Dolby", Pegritz, April 17, 2008, http://www.pegritz.com/2008/04/17/the-friday-fivehead-juno-reactor-vangelis-laki-mera-tim-oreagan-and-thomas-dolby/, retrieved January 11, 2010
- ^ "Clutter album review", Sunday Express, April 27, 2008
- ^ "Single of the week: August 5: Laki Mera - Fool *****", Daily Record, August 5, 2011
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