Sirens of Lesbos
Sirens Of Lesbos | |
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| Origin | Switzerland |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Sirens Of Lesbos, Exploited, Alma Negra Records |
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| Website | sirensoflesbos |
Sirens Of Lesbos is a four piece band and music label based in Switzerland.[1]
History
[edit]Sirens Of Lesbos was formed in 2014 by Melvyn Buss and Arci Friede who collaborated as co-producers and musicians.[2] They were joined by vocalist sisters Jasmina and Nabyla Serag who are also songwriters.[3]
In 2018, Sirens Of Lesbos launched their eponymous label with their new single titled, We'll Be Fine.[4] Their debut album, SOL was released in November 2020 featuring Atlanta rapper JID and London-based singer Theodor Black.[5]
Aside from being their first album, SOL is also an abbreviation of the band's name, Sirens Of Lesbos.[2] The five members of the band started their career in the 2010s with an Ibiza club hit written to their credit.[6] Their music has attracted fans including BBC 1Xtra’s Jamz Supernova, BBC 6 Music’s Nemone, Worldwide FM’s Gilles Peterson and Beats 1’s Ebro Darden.[7] Their sound and lyrics are the product of their mixed backgrounds and upbringings.[8][9]
Discography
[edit]Notable Songs
[edit]| Year | Song | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Long Days, Hot Nights | Exploited |
| 2014 | Ecstasy | Exploited |
| 2016 | I Got New Feelings | Armada |
| 2018 | Erytrea nèdègé | Alma Negra |
| 2018 | We’ll Be Fine | Sirens Of Lesbos |
| 2018 | Shotgun | Sirens Of Lesbos |
| 2020 | How Many Miles | Sirens Of Lesbos |
| 2020 | Pala | Sirens Of Lesbos |
| 2020 | Cobra | Sirens Of Lesbos |
| 2020 | SOL (Album) | Sirens Of Lesbos |
| 2021 | I See Stars | Sirens Of Lesbos |
| 2021 | (I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know) | Sirens Of Lesbos |
| 2023 | Peace (Album) | Sirens Of Lesbos |
References
[edit]- ^ "Music show: Sirens Of Lesbos take us on a gentle world trip". france24.com. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Sirens Of Lesbos". europavox.com. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Carsten Schrader,"Die Ibiza-Affäre". kulturnews.de. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Aaron Bishop,"Premiere: Sirens Of Lesbos Mark A New Era With Reggae-Tinged Single "We'll Be Fine"". complex.com. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Aldan Grant,"Album Review: Sirens Of Lesbos - SOL". magneticmag.com. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Lauren Jefferson,"Sirens Of Lesbos summons the jazzy side of "Zeus"". Earmilk. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Zubaydah Bashir,"Listen to Our Premiere of Sirens Of Lesbos' Fresh New Single 'We'll Be Fine'". okayafrica.com. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Cerys Kenneally,"Sirens Of Lesbos indulge in euphoric disco with new cut "Shotgun"". thelineofbestfit.com. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Sirens Of Lesbos prepare us for summer with smooth single "How Many Miles"". highclouds.org. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2022.