Like Mika, LUMI are 2 kids from Beirut...
Unlike Mika, they made kick-ass electro punk, akin to bands such as CSS and YYYs.
Their debut (EMI) was mixed by Andi Toma (Mouse of Mars, Von Sudenfed) and they are performing their first gig in London at Madame Jojos next week!
http://www.myspace.com/lumisounds
http://www.madamejojos.com
(pasted from their site)
Mayaline Hage (vocals, lyrics) and Marc Codsi (guitar, electronics) met in Beirut’s free-improvised music scene and formed LUMI in 2005. Shortly after releasing their self-titled EP, they signed a deal with EMI and went into the studio with German producer Andi Toma (Mouse on Mars, Von Sudenfed) to record their highly awaited first album. The resulting ‘Two Tears in Water’ is a highly explosive mix of jagged beats, rock riffs, and infectious pop melodies, laden with social commentary about life in Beirut.
before i listen
are they bad?
They're the Beirut
NYPC!
they're worth seeing
and Nadine Khouri in support is good too. there are lots of good lebanese bands - check out Soapkills and Scrambled Eggs too.
Why would any band want to be mentioned alongside Mika
The man is utterly ridiculous.
It was just
my cheap way of capturing your attention :)