Liily is a Los Angeles–based rock band formed in 2016. Their music has been described as alternative rock, with elements of post-punk and dance-punk.[1]

Liily
Years active2016–present
Members
  • Dylan Nash
  • Maxx Morando
  • Sam De La Torre
  • Charlie Anastasis
Websitewww.liilytheband.com

History

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Liily was formed in Los Angeles in 2016. Members include frontman Dylan Nash, guitarist Sam De La Torre, bassist Charlie Anastasis, and drummer Maxx Morando.[2] The group met while attending music school.[2][3] Morando was a former dummer of The Regrettes.[4]

In 2018, Liily released their debut single "Toro" on Flush Records.[5] In 2019, the group released their EP I Can Fool Anybody in This Town. They subsequently toured in the United States and Europe, and played at festivals such as Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo.[6]

Liily began to work on their follow-up immediately after the release of I Can Fool Anybody in This Town. Much of the material was written in Joshua Tree National Park in January 2020. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, the bandmembers continued to work on material individually.[7] In 2021, the album TV or Not TV was released on Flush Records.[8] It marked a shift to a more intense, electronic influenced sound.[9] The album was produced by Joe Chiccarelli.[7]

In 2022, the band participated in Miley's New Year's Eve Party.[10][11] The band toured with Fidlar in 2023.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Lesuer, Mike (December 15, 2022). "Liily Return with a Stab at Industrial Dance Music on New Single "Applause"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Hughes, Mia (August 24, 2021). "Liily: chaotic LA rock'n'roll for the internet generation". NME. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  3. ^ "Liily Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  4. ^ Gibson, Kelsey (May 24, 2022). "Who Is Miley Cyrus' Rumored Boyfriend? All About Maxx Morando". People. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  5. ^ Mosk, Mitch (August 20, 2018). "LA's Liily Debut "Toro" with Feverish Chaos and Hard Rock Fury". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  6. ^ "'5 Questions With': Liily". Equate Magazine. October 28, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Lankford, William R. (November 16, 2021). "THEY'RE CALLED, LIILY". Reserved Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  8. ^ Williams, Sophie (October 20, 2021). "Liily – 'TV Or Not TV' review: an ambitious, risk-taking debut". NME. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  9. ^ Benitez-Eves, Tina (July 29, 2021). "Liily Lose Linear, Musical Lines on "Odds Are It's Blue"". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  10. ^ Swan, Allison; Crowley; Vituscka, James (December 31, 2022). "Why Miley Cyrus Was 'Inspired' To Invite BF Maxx Morando's Band To Play On NYE Special (Exclusive)". Hollywood Life. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  11. ^ Legaspi, Althea (January 1, 2023). "Miley Cyrus Ushers in 2023 With New Song Announcement". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  12. ^ Chavez, Connie (December 6, 2022). "Fidlar & Liily At The Observatory North Park On Feb. 22 –". mxdwn. Retrieved February 2, 2023.