Laki Mera are a three-piece

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band, based in

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, 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

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of Greek mythology. The lineup was completed with the addition of pianist Keir Long, cellist Trevor Helliwell and drummer Tim Harbinson. In December, 2007, the band announced that they would be offering their debut album, ''

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'', free for download prior to its official release. The album was critically well received. Their music has been variously described as

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, ambient

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, 'lush space jazz' and "pristine pop chamber music of the highest quality", as well as being reminiscent of Portishead and

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backing Cocteau Twin

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'. They have been cited as "one of the most promising, intelligent pop acts Scotland has produced this decade."

Discography

Studio albums

*''

'' (2008) *'' The Proximity Effect'' (2011) *''

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'' (2013)

EPs

*''Diet of Worms'' (2008) *''How Dare You Remix EP'' (2010) *''Clutter EP'' (2010) *''More Than You'' (2011)

Singles

*''How Dare You'' (2007) *''More Than You'' (2011) *''Fool'' (2011) *''Crater'' (Mogwai remix) (2012) *''Sweet Warm Dance'' (2013)

References

External links

Laki Mera: official websiteLaki Mera on TwitterLaki Mera on FacebookLaki Mera on Myspace
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