Pretty Little Demons was an American pop rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2012 by guitarist and vocalist Lydia Night and drummer Marlhy Murphy.[1][2][3] They are the youngest group to have played South by Southwest[4] and have performed onstage with Brett Anderson of The Donnas and Exene Cervenka of X.[5] Both Murphy and Night went on to form punk rock band The Regrettes in 2015.[6] L.J. Williamson of LA Weekly described the band as the "Best Band To Blow A Little Girl's Mind".[7]
Pretty Little Demons | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–2015 |
| Labels | Black Rainbow |
| Spinoffs | The Regrettes |
| Past members | |
| Website | prettylittledemons |
Musical style
editThe band's musical style has been categorized as pop rock, power punk,[3] garage rock,[8] and pop punk,[9] citing influences including John Bonham, Bloc Party, Arctic Monkeys, Fleetwood Mac, Alison Mosshart, The Marvelettes, Diana Ross and Four Tops.[10] Brett Anderson of The Donnas said that "They work hard, play harder, and their songwriting skills belie their years."[5]
Discography
editStudio albums
- Unknown Species (2014)[11]
EPs
- Flowers (2013)[12]
Members
edit- Lydia Night - lead vocals, guitar
- Marlhy Murphy - drums, backing vocals
References
edit- ^ Morris, Megan. "Meet Dallas' Marlhy Murphy, the Youngest Performer in SXSW History". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ OHANESIAN, LIZ (9 January 2017). "Teen Rockers The Regrettes Embrace Imperfection on Their Whirlwind Debut Album". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Afternoon Snack: Pretty Little Demons". 18 February 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ Ryder, Caroline (9 March 2013). "SXSW: Ryan Gosling's Connection to Pretty Little Demons, Fest's Youngest-Ever Group". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b Borders, Lindsey (6 June 2013). "Interview with Pretty Little Demons' Lydia Night: Pretty, Little and Good". Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ James, Falling (31 May 2018). "Teen Rocker Lydia Night Is Empowering Women by Not Giving a Shit". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ Williamson, L.J. "10 Fun L.A. Things to Do With Kids That Don't Suck For Grownups". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ Hogan, Marc (20 May 2014). "Tween Garage-Rockers Salute 'Twin Peaks' in Badass Video". Spin. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ Keil, Jason. "Why You Shouldn't Make Any Assumptions About The Regrettes". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ Padgett, Shelby (3 February 2015). "Your Next Favorite Band: Pretty Little Demons". Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ Dom, Pieter (May 2014). "LOG LADY REPRISES ROLE IN TWIN PEAKS THEMED MUSIC VIDEO FOR PRETTY LITTLE DEMONS". Welcome to Twin Peaks. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ Ryder, Caroline (15 March 2013). "Sweet Lilttle Rock 'In' Roller". The Hollywood Reporter. 10: 47 – via EBSCOhost.