Lunic
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Lunic is an all-girl American electro pop band. Originally formed in London
, the band is currently based in New York City
. The band consists of Kaitee Page (vocals, guitar, keyboards, violin, programming) and Megan Berson (violin, vocals). They often play shows with a live drummer.
In March 2008 Lunic became the 3rd UK artist (17th artist worldwide) to raise $50,000 on European crowd-sourcing website Sellaband
. That same month, after having lived in London for a year, Page was deported from the UK. Instead of recording in London as planned, the band used the money to record their debut album, Lovethief, in NY with producer Peter Denenberg and mastering engineer Ted Jensen
. Lovethief was released 14 May 2009 and Lunic was subsequently interviewed by Good Morning America
and the New York Times regarding fan-funded albums.
On 19 September 2009, Lunic was selected by WEQX
to open for Moby
at Larkfest in Albany, NY.
On 9 December 2009 Lunic opened for Company of Thieves
at Revolution Hall in Troy, NY.
On 11 August 2009 Live Nation
selected Lunic to open for Creed
at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center
. The band has played hundreds of shows throughout the US, UK, & Canada. They are currently working on their second album which is to be released in 2012.
and Las Vegas
. From 2003-2006 Page played electric violin and keyboards in various LA-based rock bands, most notably the pop rock Australian band Porcelain
signed to Universal Records
. In 2006, Page left Porcelain
amicably in order to pursue a songwriting career. Page found violinist/violist Megan Berson on Myspace
in 2008 and the two assembled live musicians for Lunic's first US tour that summer. Page coined the band name Lunic in early 2008 while living in London. Inspiration was derived from the fact that the word "lunic" did not exist in any language before it became the band's name. Thus, the word "lunic" evokes mystery as well as images of the moon, something spacey, femininity, lunacy, and all things cyclical.
and Portishead, "All-girl New Yorkers Lunic make distinctive and sultry psychedelic indie with hints of downbeat British electronica acts The xx and Portishead, mournful dashes of violin and melodic lead guitar flourishes." -NXNE Each Lunic release is vastly different sonically. The band is known for dabbling in different genres. Lunic is most notable for the award-winning songwriting and lyrical depth of lead singer Kaitee Page.
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, the band is currently based in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. The band consists of Kaitee Page (vocals, guitar, keyboards, violin, programming) and Megan Berson (violin, vocals). They often play shows with a live drummer.
In March 2008 Lunic became the 3rd UK artist (17th artist worldwide) to raise $50,000 on European crowd-sourcing website Sellaband
Sellaband
Sellaband is a music website that allows artists to raise the money from their fans and the SellaBand community in order to record a professional album. It was set up by Johan Vosmeijer , Pim Betist , and Dagmar Heijmans in August 2006. Its offices are located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, but it was...
. That same month, after having lived in London for a year, Page was deported from the UK. Instead of recording in London as planned, the band used the money to record their debut album, Lovethief, in NY with producer Peter Denenberg and mastering engineer Ted Jensen
Ted Jensen
Ted Jensen is an American recording engineer. Jensen is the chief mastering engineer at Sterling Sound. He started his career as a mastering engineer in 1976 and is currently the most active Mastering Engineer in the industry...
. Lovethief was released 14 May 2009 and Lunic was subsequently interviewed by Good Morning America
Good Morning America
Good Morning America is an American morning news and talk show that is broadcast on the ABC television network; it debuted on November 3, 1975. The weekday program airs for two hours; a third hour aired between 2007 and 2008 exclusively on ABC News Now...
and the New York Times regarding fan-funded albums.
On 19 September 2009, Lunic was selected by WEQX
WEQX
WEQX is an FM radio station located at 102.7 MHz and broadcasting from Manchester, Vermont, USA at 1250 watts with an effective radiated power output of 50,000 watts . Their tower is located on nearby Equinox Mountain...
to open for Moby
Moby
Richard Melville Hall , better known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is known mainly for his sample-based electronic music and his outspoken liberal political views, including his support of veganism and animal rights.Moby gained attention in the early...
at Larkfest in Albany, NY.
On 9 December 2009 Lunic opened for Company of Thieves
Company of Thieves (band)
Company of Thieves is an indie rock group from Chicago, Illinois. Their first release, Ordinary Riches, was released digitally on January 6, 2009, with a physical CD release on February 24, 2009...
at Revolution Hall in Troy, NY.
On 11 August 2009 Live Nation
Live Nation
Live Nation is a live-events company based in Beverly Hills, California, focused on concert promotions. Live Nation formed in 2005 as a spin-off from Clear Channel Communications, which then merged with Ticketmaster in 2010 to become Live Nation Entertainment....
selected Lunic to open for Creed
Creed
A creed is a statement of belief—usually a statement of faith that describes the beliefs shared by a religious community—and is often recited as part of a religious service. When the statement of faith is longer and polemical, as well as didactic, it is not called a creed but a Confession of faith...
at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is an amphitheater in Saratoga Springs, New York, which presents summer festivals of all kinds of music , dance, and opera, as well as a Wine & Food Festival...
. The band has played hundreds of shows throughout the US, UK, & Canada. They are currently working on their second album which is to be released in 2012.
Beginning and Formation
Kaitee Page began writing songs in 2005 while simultaneously residing in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada; adjacent to, but outside the city limits of Las Vegas proper. The Strip lies within the unincorporated townships of Paradise and Winchester...
. From 2003-2006 Page played electric violin and keyboards in various LA-based rock bands, most notably the pop rock Australian band Porcelain
Porcelain
Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between and...
signed to Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
. In 2006, Page left Porcelain
Porcelain
Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between and...
amicably in order to pursue a songwriting career. Page found violinist/violist Megan Berson on Myspace
Myspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
in 2008 and the two assembled live musicians for Lunic's first US tour that summer. Page coined the band name Lunic in early 2008 while living in London. Inspiration was derived from the fact that the word "lunic" did not exist in any language before it became the band's name. Thus, the word "lunic" evokes mystery as well as images of the moon, something spacey, femininity, lunacy, and all things cyclical.
Style
Lunic's recent work has been compared to The xxThe xx
The xx are an English indie pop band, formed in London in 2005. The band's members met while studying at Elliott School, the same school that produced Hot Chip, Burial and Four Tet. They became a trio when their second guitarist and keyboardist, Baria Qureshi, departed in late 2009. In September...
and Portishead, "All-girl New Yorkers Lunic make distinctive and sultry psychedelic indie with hints of downbeat British electronica acts The xx and Portishead, mournful dashes of violin and melodic lead guitar flourishes." -NXNE Each Lunic release is vastly different sonically. The band is known for dabbling in different genres. Lunic is most notable for the award-winning songwriting and lyrical depth of lead singer Kaitee Page.
Albums
- Lovethief, 2009 Acme StudiosAcme StudiosAcme Studios is a London-based charity which provides affordable studio space, residencies and awards for non-commercial fine artists.Acme currently manages 425 studios in 12 buildings in London, providing space for over 500 artists.- History :...
Mamaroneck, NY - Skeletons (Demos), 2008 Audio Virus X Studio City, CA
Singles
- "Oh No Yoko!" 2010 Acme StudiosAcme StudiosAcme Studios is a London-based charity which provides affordable studio space, residencies and awards for non-commercial fine artists.Acme currently manages 425 studios in 12 buildings in London, providing space for over 500 artists.- History :...
Mamaroneck, NY - "Magic Love-Hate Thing" 2010 Acme StudiosAcme StudiosAcme Studios is a London-based charity which provides affordable studio space, residencies and awards for non-commercial fine artists.Acme currently manages 425 studios in 12 buildings in London, providing space for over 500 artists.- History :...
Mamaroneck, NY
Songwriting Awards
- 2011 Elfenworks Social Justice Award: Runner Up "Hope (Nothing Left to Lose)"
- 2010 SongCircle Songwriter Awards: Honorable Mention "Oh No Yoko!"
- 2010 Great Lakes Songwriting Contest: Honorable Mention "Oh No Yoko!"
- 2009 John Lennon Songwriting ContestJohn Lennon Songwriting ContestThe John Lennon Songwriting Contest, named for the former member of The Beatles, is a songwriting competition for songwriters, open to amateurs and professionals. The contest accepts instrumental pieces as well as songs with a vocal component. Though all entries must include a CD, cassette, or...
: Top 3 Finalist in Rock Category - Him - 2009 LA Music Awards: Rock Single of the Year Nomination "Him"
- 2009 Gina for Missing Persons Songwriter Contest: Finalist "Him"
- 2009 Mike PinderMike PinderMichael Thomas "Mike" Pinder is an English rock musician, and is a founding member or the British rock group, the Moody Blues. He left the group following the recording of the band's album, Octave, in 1978...
's Songwars Songwriting Competition: Finalist "Him" - 2009 WGY-FM/Channel 103.1's Most Original Band Contest: Top 6 Finalist