lylas have been steadily performing and releasing music in Nashville since 2003. They could be considered the quintessential "local band" as its roster has always consisted of musicians with "day gigs" such as Ryan "Coupler" Norris and Scott Martin (formerly Lambchop, HeCTA), longtime member Luke Schneider (Margot Price, Natural Child), and recent additions, Rollum Haas (The Features) and Rodrigo Avendano (Coupler, HeCTA). With their 3rd and latest LP, 'Warm Harm', lylas have taken a decidedly sharp turn towards experimental and electronic ambient sounds. This new sonic palette infuses their familiar neo-gothic folk through the heavy filter of producer, Jeremy Ferguson, and his Battletapes studio. The album lands somewhere in the middle of Will Oldham, Can, and Roxy Music. Throw in local influence by fellow Nashvillian Stone Jack Jones' looping songwriting style as well- an artist that has shared a decade long relationship with the group.
With their 3rd and latest LP, 'Warm Harm', lylas have taken a decidedly sharp turn towards experimental and electronic ambient sounds. This new sonic palette infuses their familiar neo-gothic folk through the heavy filter of producer, Jeremy Ferguson, and his Battletapes studio. The album lands somewhere in the middle of Will Oldham, Can, and Roxy Music. Throw in local influence by fellow Nashvillian Stone Jack Jones' looping songwriting style as well- an artist that has shared a decade long relationship with the group.
Staying sweet as ever yet diving deeper into the gentle, macabre world of lylas, 'Do You Believe In Blood?' tip toes between tender lament and meticulous dance. This go around finds the group employing a tighter thematic consistency where they meet their muses head on to waltz in a more focused album than the understated country pop sophistication of their debut LP, 'Lessons For Lovers.' At times sounding more chamber ensemble than pop- folk group, LYLAS expands their members on this second outing but remains as intimate and compelling as ever with a sound that is more 'live' and immediate while delicate in its expression. Read the Nashville Scene's REVIEW. Purchase this beautiful sounding 12" vinyl LP directly from Cleft! Of course, it is also available digitally.
LYLAS return after their second LP, 'Do You Believe In Blood?' with 'Snow Day', a six song ep very much in the vein of their previous release. The dirge- like, "Aye Drive" starts this 10" record with a thick wall of strings and banjo. This thematic EP is the perfect companion to 'Do You Believe In Blood?' and takes similar cues, while expanding on LYLAS's signature, dark folk sound.
The first full length album by LYLAS is a treasure trove of sharp and nimble melodies, intricate folk picking, and musings on love. Recommended tracks: "Tiny Echoes," "Darling Do You?", "His Master's Merriment."
The 2003 debut ep from LYLAS. It is comprised of their earliest recordings from '00-'02. A delicate and promising beginning to a long running Nashville group. Recommended tracks: "Tall Blonde House," "Hello Iceland."