Laki Mera
Laki Mera | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Electronica, Folktronica, Trip hop |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Rhythm of Life Just Music |
| Members | Andrea Gobbi - Programming, synths, guitars Laura Donnelly - Vocals, Guitars, Synths Keir Long - Programming, Synths Tim Harbinson - Drums |
| Past members | Trev Helliwell - Cello, Synths |
| Website | Laki Mera |
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. Eager to take their recorded material to a live audience, the duo recruited pianist Keir Long, cellist Trev Helliwell (formerly of Cannon) and drummer Tim Harbinson (former sideman of Juliet Turner, Duke Special and Cannon)[1] to complete the band lineup.
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] and 'lush space jazz'[6] as well as being reminiscent of Portishead[7] and Massive Attack backing Cocteau Twin Liz Fraser'.[8] They have been described as "one of the most promising, intelligent pop acts Scotland has produced this decade."[9]
Discography
Studio albums
- Clutter (2008)
- The Proximity Effect (2011)
EPs
- Diet of Worms (2008)
- How Dare You Remix EP (2010)
- More Than You (2011)
Singles
- How Dare You (2007)
- Fool (2011)
References
- ^ "Laki Mera: Interview", Penny Black Music, April 20, 2008, 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, retrieved January 11, 2010
- ^ "Squander Pilots / Genaro / Laki Mera: Dunfermline Montys (is this music? night) (live review)", Jockrock, retrieved January 11, 2010
- ^ "Laki Mera - Clutter (album review)", Scotland on Sunday, April 6, 2008, retrieved January 12, 2010
- ^ "The Friday Fivehead: Juno Reactor, Vangelis, Laki Mera, Tim O'Reagan, and Thomas Dolby", Pegritz, April 17, 2008, 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