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Loris and the Lion weave gentle tales of joy and loss; a patchwork of sonic delights to soothe the soul and feed the heart.
An alt folk duo from Liverpool, navigating life together accompanied by: fairytales; folktales; lifetales; a piano; a clarinet; a harmonium; a guitar (often bowed); too many effects pedals; sometimes a tenor recorder; some homemade bells; many other instruments they haven’t discovered yet; a shared love of choral music; an insatiable appetite for tea; a general love of nature (especially trees when looked up at from beneath); Joni Mitchell (naturally); Kate Bush (a first love); love (a second one).
Calling to mind the sounds and spirit of Joanna Newsom, Tori Amos and Jesca Hoop.
RELEASES
PRESS
"This is contemporary Folk at its best."
"Criminally underheard"
“Their storytelling is carried through every element of their music from melody to lyrics to the accompanying visuals, leaving you completely convinced by the web of some wondrous world that they spin around you.” -
Albums of the Year 2021
// Bido Lito
"The best art defines its own parameters by creating its own world where its very existence makes complete and total sense. Which leads us to the magical duo that is Loris and The Lion, who give us a musical invitation to enter their world with their debut EP Jorinde and Joringel. Six tracks of otherworldly and metaphysical perfection, a truly delicious set of songs, pure contemplative sonic majesty. Thank you for taking the time to perfectly craft these compositions. Truly astonishing."
"Their music is filled with the most exquisite lyrics that are accompanied by fragile piano, swarming strings and gossamer melodies."
Loris and the Lion convey a haunting aura [...] with complex melodies and enchanting vocals from lead singer Georgia Harris, immersing whoever listens in an enveloping, chilling sound."
"Absolutely gorgeous — ambitious, thoughtful, eerie, and well-constructed."
"There's both a starkness and delicate tone to the sound that makes for a superb juxtaposition."
"known for their haunting performances of songs that capture your heart and your imagination. So softly spoken as they entered the stage, then a cascade of emotion revealed itself to tear at the very fabric of your heart. Their songs are very pure in sound, the combination of acoustic guitar, keyboard, and harmonies create a soothing yet captivating atmosphere in the room."
PHOTOS
UPCOMING DATES
PAST DATES
23rd
February
2023
Fresh Showcase
Newcastle // Cobalt
8th
February
2023
Marina Allen
Birkenhead // Future Yard
30th
September
2022
Siv Jakobsen
Nottingham // Metronome
30th
August
2022
Circuit Des Yeux - Future Yard Presents
Birkenhead // Future Yard
27th
August
2022
Headline Show - Lost Horizons Promotions
London // Tracks E7
29th
July
2022
Cambridge Folk Festival
Cambridge // The Den
19th
May
2022
Headline Show - Supports: Elspeth Anne,
Anna Jane Houghton
Liverpool // QU A RR Y
30th
April
2022
Boozegrass Festival 2022
Chester // Alexander's Live.
29th
April
2022
Kathryn Williams - St Michaels Live
Liverpool // St Michaels-in-the-Hamlet Church
14th
April
2022
Calum Gilligan - Debut Album Release
Liverpool // British Music Experience
24th
March
2022
S.T.Manville & Elkyn - Bed & Breakfast
Liverpool // SCALE
5th
November
2021
Haiku Salut - Harvest Sun
Liverpool // LEAF on Bold St.
5th
October
2021
Chloe Foy - Harvest Sun
Liverpool // LEAF on Bold St.
23rd
July
2021
Jorinde and Joringel EP Release Show
Liverpool // QU A RR Y
23rd-25th
May
2020
Liverpool Digital Music Festival
Online // Facebook Live
15th
May
2020
Culture Unconfined Festival
Online // YouTube Live
9th
April
2020
QuaranQueens Festival
Online // Instagram Live
1st
November
2019
Maison Johnny
Liverpool // LEAF on Bold St.
13th
October
2019
Fresh Blood Festival
Liverpool // Phase One
18th
September
2019
Into The Woodlands
Liverpool // Parr St. Studio 2
7th
September
2019
Party In the Paddock Festival
Northampton
7th
August
2019
Dilettante - Support
Liverpool // Handyman
CONTACT
07846 436 337