About the Band & Press Kit
Twayn | Kelly | Erika | Wendy | Scott Sophe Lux weaves different moods and styles into their songs with perfect grace and skill. Some songs hook you with their edgy and dark cultural landscapes, while others charm you with a more humorous, playful irony. Their sound has been compared to PJ Harvey, Cat Power, and Tori Amos. Wendy — Lead Vocal, Piano, Acoustic Guitar Erika — Bass, Harmony Vocals Kelly — Accordian, Synth, Harmony Vocals Scott — Drums Twayn — Electic Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Loops Press KitInterested in reviewing or booking Sophe Lux? Download the electronic press kit below. The kit includes photos, reviews, mp3s and more! » Press Kit Materials (.doc) Reviews"The music of Sophe Lux is deep and powerful. This band seduces the soul with their rich, lush, landscapes of poetry and sound." "With thick, moody melodies, Sophe Lux places heavenly hypno-vocals over weighty rock like a drunken jazz singer in a fit of raging depression. These songs take lumbering swings at you in a mad, lovely, musical dance." "All of my favorite feminist pop stars have been letting me down lately from Liz Phair's spectacular career suicide to Cat Power's contrived onstage meltdowns to PJ Harvey's tributes to greasy Vincent Gallo, none of these ladies seem to be able to keep it together, so you can imagine my joy when I discovered Sophe Lux. Wendy Haynes fronts a talented band that plays lush, brainy, girl positive pop. Dark but never veering into emo territory, Hayne's lyrics are both intelligent and heartfelt" "Sophe Lux simultaneously evokes the dark intensity of PJ Harvey and the observant eye of Suzanne Vega." "Sophe Lux is an intensely literate feminist pop band." "Sophe Lux's (lead singer) has a beautiful voice and accompanies it with beautiful music…heart-wrenching lyrics and passionate vocals. (Haynes) isn't holding anything back as she sings about life and love … emotion is easily shared with the listener." "A little bit Tori, a little bit raspy, a little bit country-takes command of Plastic Apple's brooding, melodic vibe. Each song is packed with philosophic and theological musings." "Sophe Lux's music is dark, arresting, passionate, and cathartic" "With wry, often sexual lyrics and grinding guitar hooks, Sophe Lux draws from Liz Phair. Lux's vocals are more emotional than Phair's, though with a sweet sadness that can be quite endearing" "Hip-hopping Lifesavas headlined the house but too late. The buzz had already been stolen by Sophe Lux, fronted by Wendy Haynes, lyrical sister of Oscar-coated film director Todd Haynes." "Sophe Lux is a deep and important band." "Intelligent rock stars seem to be a rarity these days... which is why Sophe Lux should be relished and soaked up like the sun... deliciously unraveling guitar and bass lines... unbeatable garage-rock riffs... a cocktail of Liz Phair, Tori Amos, and Cat Power." "Haynes' lovely voice (gives us) strong moving songs with lyrics that bite deep. It's fair to say that Sophe Lux is not your average band. Bless Them." "Sophe Lux's lead singer definitely has the poise, polish, and talent to carry a crowd home in her pocket." "Sophe Lux is a moody rock band centered on one very talented woman. That woman is Wendy Lynne Haynes, a highly original singer-songwriter in the vein of PJ Harvey and Cat Power. Her songs are dark, surreal narratives delivered with the lazy, lovesick cadence of a woman who's been there and back." "Sophe Lux: A rich blend of the world's finest indie legends." |
