Elíza

Elíza

Genres: icelandic

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About Elíza

Having travelled on one of Europe’s most celebrated musical journeys spanning 15 years, fronting three acclaimed bands, and perhaps best known as former lead singer of Icelandic rock band Bellatrix, Elíza Newman now launches her first single from her critically acclaimed debut solo offering ‘Empire Fall’ (Lavaland Records ). ‘Empire Fall’ written and arranged by Elíza was released in Britain in November 2007, and has been described by critics as : “a multi-headed beast, it is like listening to samples from the best female artists of the past two decades''(www.subba-cultcha.com), “a mighty fine debut “ (Crack Magazine) and “an album which grows with each listen and hints at more to come” (www.thisisfakediy.co.uk ) . On the first double A-side single Elíza brings together the two opposite sides of the album to showcase its depth and eclectic style. The Sonic Youth inspired ‘Change my name’ , a fine example of the melodies and driving basslines Elíza is able to produce and deliver with strength , and the gorgeous ballad ‘Return to me’ subtle and fragile to the point of desolation, conveyed in a way that only someone with the depth of talent as Elíza can. Elíza was just sweet-sixteen when she formed the all-girl punk rock outfit Kolrassa Krókríðandi / Bellatrix. The four teens released four albums on Bjork’s Bad Taste label and in the process earned the tag of hottest female band to come out of Iceland; as well as signing to Fierce Panda for the release of their fourth album , and a co-headlining UK tour with Coldplay. Kerrang! described Elíza as being a ‘spectacular vocal talent!’, while NME praised her as a ‘exhilarating, unhinged, untutored rough pop Diamond’. The media focus was unrelenting, and after headlining the Carling Stage at the Reading Festival 2000, Elíza took time out to further her musical armoury and embark on an intense course of study in operatic arts in London. Eventually finding herself wanting to connect both worlds and ‘create something epic’ Elíza formed her third band – Skandanavia. Tagged by many as being reminiscent of The Breeders and early Flaming Lips, Skandanavia picked up where Bellatrix had left off, receiving major critical acclaim. With Empire Fall Elíza is back to weave us in to her inner world again , full of raw beauty and secret landscapes.

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