Pagan Wanderer Lu is a master craftsman of melodic electronic indie filled with pop 'öhrwürm' hooks, whip-smart turns of phrase and a political message rendered in effectively satirical terms rather than preaching ones.

"Bearing an encyclopedic grounding in influences that range from Bright Eyes to Aphex Twin and a healthy dose of wit and wisdom, PWL performs solo with guitar, groovebox, keyboard and a deadpan confidence born of five years' gigging experience. Having played throughout England and Wales, often stealing the thunder of his headlining acts, he has left a trail of avid converts in his wake and won praise from the likes of Martin Carr (bravecaptain/Boo Radleys). "Anyone who hears a live performance of the articulate chaos of 'Our New Hospital Sucks', the sweet-with-a-bite charm of 'Keep the Weather Out' or veritable tour de force 'Memorial Hall', with its downbeat synth prologue turning into an uplifting electro-disco anthem, will know why. "A glance at his back catalogue of self-produced EPs and albums confirms just how prolific and versatile this artist is, always balancing his will to experiment with his matchless ear for a tune. It not only demonstrates his dedication to his art but highlights Pagan Wanderer Lu as an artist of dazzling promise." - Bootleg Betsy.

Releases

• Perfection R.I.P. - ep, out 05/11/2007 on Brainlove Records. (post review)
• The Tree Of Knowledge - single, out 22/10/2007 on Brainlove Records. (post review)
• Build Library Here (or else!) - album, out 03/09/2007 on Brainlove Records. (post review)
• My Heartfelt Duty - ep, out 02/07/2007. (post review)
• The Independent Scrutineer - single, out 27/11/2006 on Brainlove Records. 1 review (read/post)
• Brainlove 7" Club no. 1 - single, out 12/06/2006 on Brainlove Records. 1 review (read/post)

Past events

• Fri 27 Jun at London The George Tavern. (post review)
• Brainlove All-Dayer, Sat 24 May at London Brixton The Windmill. (post review)
• Fri 29 Feb at London ICA. (post review)
• Fri 29 Feb at London ICA. (post review)
• Tue 19 Feb at Cardiff Buffalo Bar. (post review)
• Sat 09 Feb at London Old Blue Last. (post review)
• Sat 19 Jan at Cardiff Small O'Neills. (post review)
• Fuzztival, Sat 27 Oct at Sheffield Fuzz Club (Sheffield Uni). (post review)
• Tue 16 Oct at Manchester Phoenix. (post review)
• Wed 03 Oct at London Kilburn The Good Ship. (post review)
• Tue 02 Oct at Nottingham Junktion 7. (post review)
• Akoustik Anarkhy, Sat 29 Sep at Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Hotel. (post review)
• Fri 28 Sep at London Buffalo Bar. (post review)
• Farmstock, Sat 11 Aug at Llanhari Trecastell Farm. (post review)
• Heroes And Villains, Wed 18 Jul at Pontypridd Clwb Y Bont. (post review)
• White Heat, Tue 26 Jun at London Madame Jo Jo's. (post review)
• Electric Circus, Mon 18 Jun at Leamington Spa The Jug & Jester. (post review)
• BRNLV LL DYR / JB THRTTH BRTHDY PRTY, Sat 02 Jun at London Brixton The Windmill. (post review)
• Wed 14 Feb at London 93 Feet East. (post review)
• Sun 28 Jan at Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach. (post review)
• Broken Shackle Tabernacle, Fri 26 Jan at Northampton Labour Club. (post review)
• Brainlove Puregroove Records Instore, Mon 27 Nov at London Puregroove Records. (post review)
• The Brainlove Club - PWL EP release party!, Sat 25 Nov at London Monto Water Rats. (post review)
• Brainlove Vs Badvibes, Fri 24 Nov at Bolton dog & partridge. (post review)
• OXJAM Day Four, Fri 27 Oct at London Kilburn The Good Ship. (post review)
• Smalltown America All-Dayer, Sat 16 Sep at London 93 Feet East. 1 review (read/post)
• Leed(i)s, Sat 05 Aug at Leeds Cardigan Arms. (post review)
• Brainlove 7" Club Party!, Sun 25 Jun at London Notting Hill Arts Club. (post review)
• It Sounded Better In My Head, Tue 13 Jun at Manchester Night and Day Cafe. (post review)
• Brainlove vs. Birmingham II, Fri 09 Jun at Birmingham Sunflower Lounge. (post review)
• Club Fandango, Wed 03 May at London Monto Water Rats. (post review)
• Sat 11 Mar at Aberystwyth The Coopers Arms. (post review)
• Sat 18 Feb at London Hugo's Speaker Palace. (post review)
• DrownedinSound.com Six Tips for 2006, Fri 27 Jan at London Camden Barfly. (post review)
• World Domination League, Fri 06 Jan at London The Luminaire. (post review)

News

• 12/02/2008: Gay Against You, Napoleon IIIrd, Pagan Wanderer Lu and loads more for Brainlove All-Dayer
• 22/10/2007: Brainlove-in round your ends: label tours
• 09/05/2007: STA newsfelch: PSB#9, next all-dayer, and more!
• 24/10/2006: OXJAM: Good shit at The Good Ship
• 19/10/2006: Pagan Wanderer Lu announces new EP
• 02/05/2006: Napoleon IIIrd invades
• 26/04/2006: Brainlove Records begins singles club

Features

• 22/05/2007: DiScover: Pagan Wanderer Lu

Links

• www.paganwandererlu.co.uk - Band site

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