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{{Short description|Scottish electronic band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Laki Mera
| name = Laki Mera
| image = Laki Mera Main Choice - A.jpg
|image =
|caption = Laki Mera
| caption = Laki Mera
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| origin = [[Glasgow]], Scotland
|background = group_or_band
| genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[folktronica]], [[trip hop]]
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|origin = [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]
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| years_active = 2004–present
|Instruments =
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| label = Rhythm of Life<br>Just Music
|genre = [[Electronica]], [[Folktronica]], [[Trip hop]]
| website =
|Formed = 2004
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| current_members = Andrea Gobbi <small>- Programming, synths, guitars</small><br>Laura Donnelly <small>- Vocals, guitars, synths </small><br>Keir Long <small>- Programming, synths</small>
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|years_active = 2004–present
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| past_members = Trev Helliwell <small>- Cello, synths</small> <br>Tim Harbinson <small>- Drums</small>
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|label = Rhythm of Life<br>Just Music
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|website = [http://www.lakimera.co.uk/ Laki Mera]
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|current_members = Andrea Gobbi <small>- Programming, synths, guitars</small><br>Laura Donnelly <small>- Vocals, Guitars, Synths </small><br>Keir Long <small>- Programming, Synths</small><br>Tim Harbinson <small>- Drums</small>
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|past_members = Trev Helliwell <small>- Cello, Synths</small>}}


'''Laki Mera''' are a four-piece [[electronica]] band, based in [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]].
'''Laki Mera''' are a three-piece [[electronic music|electronic]] band, based in [[Glasgow]], Scotland.


==History==
==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 [[Chimera (mythology)|Chimaera]] of Greek mythology. The lineup was completed with the addition of pianist Keir Long, cellist Trevor Helliwell and drummer Tim Harbinson.<ref>{{citation
Formed in 2004 as a recording project by Andrea Gobbi and Laura Donnelly, Laki Mera took their name from the [[Chimera (mythology)|Chimaera]] of Greek mythology. The lineup was completed with the addition of pianist Keir Long, cellist Trevor Helliwell and drummer Tim Harbinson.<ref>{{citation
| title = Laki Mera: Interview
| title = Laki Mera: Interview
| url = http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Article.aspx?id=4663
| url = http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Article.aspx?id=4663
| date = April 20, 2008
| date = 20 April 2008
| accessdate = January 8, 2010
| accessdate = 8 January 2010
| work = Penny Black Music}}</ref>
| work = Penny Black Music}}</ref>


In December, 2007, the band announced that they would be offering their debut album, ''[[Clutter (album)|Clutter]]'', free for download prior to its official release.<ref>{{citation
In December, 2007, the band announced that they would be offering their debut album, ''[[Clutter (album)|Clutter]]'', free for download prior to its official release.<ref>{{citation
| title = Laki Mera album download
| title = Laki Mera album download
| date = December 16, 2007
| date = 16 December 2007
| work = The Herald}}</ref> The album was critically well received.<ref name=Herald/><ref>{{citation
| work = The Herald}}</ref> The album was critically well received.<ref name=Herald/><ref>{{citation
| title = Exposure: Laki Mera
| title = Exposure: Laki Mera
| date = November 30, 2009
| date = 30 November 2009
| work = The List
| work = The List
| url = http://www.list.co.uk/article/22347-exposure-laki-mera/
| url = http://www.list.co.uk/article/22347-exposure-laki-mera/
| accessdate = January 11, 2010}}</ref>
| accessdate = 11 January 2010}}</ref>


Their music has been variously described as [[folktronica]],<ref>{{citation
Their music has been variously described as [[folktronica]],<ref>{{citation
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| url = http://www.vacant.org.uk/jockrock/liverevs/squander.html
| url = http://www.vacant.org.uk/jockrock/liverevs/squander.html
| work = Jockrock
| work = Jockrock
| accessdate = January 11, 2010}}</ref> ambient [[trip hop]],<ref name=Herald>{{citation
| accessdate = 11 January 2010}}</ref> ambient [[trip hop]],<ref name=Herald>{{citation
| title = Clutter album review
| title = Clutter album review
| date = April 2008
| date = April 2008
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| work = Scotland on Sunday
| work = Scotland on Sunday
| url = http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/music?articleid=3950484
| url = http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/music?articleid=3950484
| date = April 6, 2008
| date = 6 April 2008
| accessdate = January 12, 2010}}</ref> and "pristine pop chamber music of the highest quality",<ref>{{citation
| accessdate = 12 January 2010}}</ref> and "pristine pop chamber music of the highest quality",<ref>{{citation
| title = Laki Mera, King Tut's, Glasgow (review)
| title = Laki Mera, King Tut's, Glasgow (review)
| work = The Herald
| work = The Herald
| url = http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/music-reviews/laki-mera-king-tut-s-glasgow-1.1135017
| url = http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/music-reviews/laki-mera-king-tut-s-glasgow-1.1135017
| date = November 16, 2011
| date = 16 November 2011
| accessdate = November 16, 2011}}</ref> as well as being reminiscent of [[Portishead (band)|Portishead]]<ref>{{citation
| accessdate = 16 November 2011}}</ref> as well as being reminiscent of [[Portishead (band)|Portishead]]<ref>{{citation
| title = The Friday Fivehead: Juno Reactor, Vangelis, Laki Mera, Tim O’Reagan, and Thomas Dolby
| title = The Friday Fivehead: Juno Reactor, Vangelis, Laki Mera, Tim O'Reagan, and Thomas Dolby
| date = April 17, 2008
| date = 17 April 2008
| accessdate = January 11, 2010
| accessdate = 11 January 2010
| work = Pegritz
| work = Pegritz
| url = http://www.pegritz.com/2008/04/17/the-friday-fivehead-juno-reactor-vangelis-laki-mera-tim-oreagan-and-thomas-dolby/}}</ref> and [[Massive Attack]] backing [[Cocteau Twins|Cocteau Twin]] [[Elizabeth Fraser|Liz Fraser]]'.<ref>{{citation
| url = http://www.pegritz.com/2008/04/17/the-friday-fivehead-juno-reactor-vangelis-laki-mera-tim-oreagan-and-thomas-dolby/}}</ref> and [[Massive Attack]] backing [[Cocteau Twins|Cocteau Twin]] [[Elizabeth Fraser|Liz Fraser]]'.<ref>{{citation
| title = Clutter album review
| title = Clutter album review
| date = April 27, 2008
| date = 27 April 2008
| work = Sunday Express}}</ref> They have been cited as "one of the most promising, intelligent pop acts Scotland has produced this decade."<ref>{{citation
| work = Sunday Express}}</ref> They have been cited as "one of the most promising, intelligent pop acts Scotland has produced this decade".<ref>{{citation
| title = Single of the week: August 5: Laki Mera - Fool *****
| title = Single of the week: August 5: Laki Mera - Fool *****
| date = August 5, 2011
| date = 5 August 2011
| work = Daily Record}}</ref>
| work = Daily Record}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
[[File:Clutter.jpg|thumb|right|''[[Clutter (album)|Clutter]]'' album cover]]
[[File:Lakimeraprox.jpg|thumb|right|''[[The Proximity Effect (Laki Mera album)|The Proximity Effect]]'' album cover]]

===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
*''[[Clutter (album)|Clutter]]'' (2008)
*''[[Clutter (album)|Clutter]]'' (2008)
*''[[The Proximity Effect (Laki Mera album)|The Proximity Effect]]'' (2011)
*''[[The Proximity Effect (Laki Mera album)|The Proximity Effect]]'' (2011)
*''Turn All Memory To White Noise'' (2013)


===EPs===
===EPs===
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*''Fool'' (2011)
*''Fool'' (2011)
*''Crater'' (Mogwai remix) (2012)
*''Crater'' (Mogwai remix) (2012)
*''Sweet Warm Dance'' (2013)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.lakimera.co.uk/ Laki Mera: official website]
*[http://twitter.com/lakimeramusic Laki Mera on Twitter]
*[http://www.facebook.com/lakimeramusic Laki Mera on Facebook]
*[http://www.facebook.com/lakimeramusic Laki Mera on Facebook]
*[http://www.myspace.com/lakimera Laki Mera on Myspace]


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Latest revision as of 23:32, 5 September 2024

Laki Mera
Laki Mera
Laki Mera
Background information
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresElectronic, folktronica, trip hop
Years active2004–present
LabelsRhythm of Life
Just Music
MembersAndrea Gobbi - Programming, synths, guitars
Laura Donnelly - Vocals, guitars, synths
Keir Long - Programming, synths
Past membersTrev Helliwell - Cello, synths
Tim Harbinson - Drums

Laki Mera are a three-piece electronic band, based in Glasgow, Scotland.

History

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Formed in 2004 as a recording project by Andrea Gobbi and Laura Donnelly, 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

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Studio albums

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EPs

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  • Diet of Worms (2008)
  • How Dare You Remix EP (2010)
  • Clutter EP (2010)
  • More Than You (2011)

Singles

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  • How Dare You (2007)
  • More Than You (2011)
  • Fool (2011)
  • Crater (Mogwai remix) (2012)
  • Sweet Warm Dance (2013)

References

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  1. ^ "Laki Mera: Interview", Penny Black Music, 20 April 2008, retrieved 8 January 2010
  2. ^ "Laki Mera album download", The Herald, 16 December 2007
  3. ^ a b "Clutter album review", The Herald, April 2008
  4. ^ "Exposure: Laki Mera", The List, 30 November 2009, retrieved 11 January 2010
  5. ^ "Squander Pilots / Genaro / Laki Mera: Dunfermline Montys (is this music? night) (live review)", Jockrock, retrieved 11 January 2010
  6. ^ "Laki Mera - Clutter (album review)", Scotland on Sunday, 6 April 2008, retrieved 12 January 2010
  7. ^ "Laki Mera, King Tut's, Glasgow (review)", The Herald, 16 November 2011, retrieved 16 November 2011
  8. ^ "The Friday Fivehead: Juno Reactor, Vangelis, Laki Mera, Tim O'Reagan, and Thomas Dolby", Pegritz, 17 April 2008, retrieved 11 January 2010
  9. ^ "Clutter album review", Sunday Express, 27 April 2008
  10. ^ "Single of the week: August 5: Laki Mera - Fool *****", Daily Record, 5 August 2011
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