UNA (band)
| UNA | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California USA |
| Genres | Downtempo Electronic, Electronica, Jazz, Trip Hop |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Associated acts | Elephonic |
| Website | Official website |
| Members |
Jennifer Nice Eddie Barajas Richard Larsen |
Downtempo Electronic trio UNA formed in 2006 around the edges of another LA trio, Elephonic, sharing members Jennifer Nice and Eddie Barajas. Producer Richard Larsen recorded a demo for Jennifer, and, after hearing her Latin soul vibe, started working on the EP The Rain is Over and Gone in late 2006. Soon Eddie B joined them and a full length release, entitled "one", followed shortly in mid-2007. Several songs were favored by influential radio station KCRW (home of Morning Becomes Eclectic with Nic Harcourt) and swept the LP to the top position, debuting at #1 in the US for unsigned bands in late 2007 (Mediaguide, ASCAP).
Using mostly downtempo jazz inspired grooves and Wurli electric piano, UNA proceeds to deliver profound pop with turntabalism, lending their vibe to what is called electronica but would otherwise be described as a new form arising from the aftermath of giants Portishead and Massive Attack. While not re-hashing those ideas yet remaining openly positive and spirited, UNA is moving into new territory with musical references to 50's sci-fi, exotica, soundtracks, and classical music.
Discography
Studio albums
- The Rain is Over and Gone - September, 2006
- one - July, 2007
- We Are the Lonely - August, 2010
- The Laughing Man EP - March, 2013
- The Laughing Man Remix LP - 2013
Appearances
- San Diego Indie Music Fest Mar 29, 2008 San Diego, California.[1]
- Opened for Bitter:Sweet July 18, 2008 at the El Rey Theatre
- UNA's music appeared on the PBS program, Road Trip Nation[2]
Articles
- Toronto Star
- Universal Audio Webzine
- Music Connection Review
- SoundCloud Review
- A MILLION WATTS OF SOUND Review
