Lucius (band)

Lucius
File:Lucius perform at the Gramercy Park Hotel Rose Bar by Sachyn Mital.jpg Lucius perform at the Gramercy Park Hotel, January 2016
Background information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York
Genres	Indie rock, indie pop
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Mom + Pop Music, Dine Alone Records, Play It Again Sam
Associated acts	The Rentals, San Fermin
Website	http://ilovelucius.com
Members	Jess Wolfe Holly Laessig Dan Molad Peter Lalish Andrew Burri

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Lucius is a five piece indie pop band from Brooklyn, New York. The band consists of Jess Wolfe, Holly Laessig, Dan Molad, Peter Lalish and Andrew Burri.

History

The band formed in 2005 when Wolfe and Laessig met while attending Berklee School of Music. After becoming friends together and casually singing under the name Lucius, they moved to Brooklyn to develop their careers. In Brooklyn, the two moved into an old Victorian home that had a 60-year-old recording studio and music school. Eventually, they met the other members of the current group.

Mom + Pop Music released the band's debut album Wildewoman in North America on 15 October 2013. Play It Again Sam released Wildewoman in UK/Europe, Australia and Japan on 31 March.

Wolfe and Laessig have also been involved with The Rentals, contributing vocals to their 2014 album Lost in Alphaville, and San Fermin, contributing vocals to their 2013 self-titled debut album.

Lucius provided music for Jake and Amir's 2016 web series, Lonely and Horny.

Reception

Lucius has been lauded by the New York Times for their "luscious, luminous, lilting lullabies", praised by NPR for their "charisma and charm." and by Rolling Stone as "the best band you may not have heard yet".

The Guardian featured Lucius as its New Band Of The Day on February 14, 2014, and described them as "the missing link between Arcade Fire and Haim... How can they fail? They won't."

Economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman is a noted fan of the band and has featured their music in his blog.

In the 2013 Silver Sound Music Video Film Festival + Band Battle, Lucius' video for "Go Home" won the award for "Best Animation".

Members

The group is a five-piece featuring two lead singers and three other musicians.

• Jess Wolfe – lead vocals and synth
• Holly Laessig – lead vocals and keys
• Dan Molad – drums and vocals
• Peter Lalish – guitar and vocals
• Andrew Burri – guitar, drums, vocals

Discography

EPs

• Lucius EP (Wildewoman Music, 2012) - US only release

Albums

• Songs From The Bromley House, November 13, 2009
• Wildewoman (Mom + Pop Music, October 15, 2013) (Play It Again Sam, March 31, 2014)
• Good Grief (March 11, 2016)

Singles

• "Turn It Around" (2013)
• "Genevieve" (2014, special edition audiophile light green translucent (rare), clear translucent (rare), and white 7-inch vinyl)
• "Born Again Teen" (2015) (#34 Billboard Alternative Songs)

External links

• Official website