Locas in Love
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Locas In Love is a German indie rock band. It was formed in the fall of 2001 in Cologne
by Björn Sonnenberg and Stefanie Schrank, Jan Niklas Jansen joined a few months later. They have been touring and releasing ever since, though mostly in Germany and bordering European countries. In 2006 they played shows in the USA for the first time when they were mixing their second album 'Saurus' with Peter Katis
in Bridgeport, CT.
The name 'Locas In Love' has been taken from a comic by Los Bros Hernandez
(as well as the title of their first EP 'Río Veneno', Poison River).
They are one of Germany's finest and best-known unknown bands. They are championed by other artists such as The National or Malcolm Middleton
who plays guitar on 'Saurus' and his former band Arab Strap
that took Locas In Love as a special guest on their last two tours in Germany.
Locas In Love is influenced by a wide variation of musical styles. They can be compared to bands like The Good Life
, Herman Düne
, Bright Eyes, Arcade Fire, The National
, Pavement
, Luna
, The Velvet Underground
, Silver Jews
, Sonic Youth
or German art rockers Blumfeld
in their wide array of musical spectres held together by the distinct voices of Björn Sonnenberg and Stefanie Schrank. Their lyrics are mostly in German.
Some of the members of Locas In Love are also involved in the poppier project Karpatenhund that released its debut album on Virgin in 2007 which spawned some minor hit singles.
Cologne
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city , and is the largest city both in the Germany Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than ten million inhabitants.Cologne is located on both sides of the...
by Björn Sonnenberg and Stefanie Schrank, Jan Niklas Jansen joined a few months later. They have been touring and releasing ever since, though mostly in Germany and bordering European countries. In 2006 they played shows in the USA for the first time when they were mixing their second album 'Saurus' with Peter Katis
Peter Katis
Peter Katis is an American record producer, engineer, mixer and musician.Working primarily out of his own residential studio in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Katis is best known for producing alternative and indie rock bands, especially for Fat Cat Records.-Biography:Katis attended New Canaan Country...
in Bridgeport, CT.
The name 'Locas In Love' has been taken from a comic by Los Bros Hernandez
Los Bros Hernandez
Los Bros Hernandez is the collective name given to the Hernandez brothers responsible for the acclaimed independent comic series Love and Rockets. The artists behind the series are Jaime and Gilbert , and, to a lesser extent, Mario....
(as well as the title of their first EP 'Río Veneno', Poison River).
They are one of Germany's finest and best-known unknown bands. They are championed by other artists such as The National or Malcolm Middleton
Malcolm Middleton
Malcolm Bruce Middleton is a Scottish musician best known for his work with Aidan Moffat in post-folk indie band Arab Strap as well as his solo career writing and producing...
who plays guitar on 'Saurus' and his former band Arab Strap
Arab Strap (band)
Arab Strap were an indie rock band from Scotland that consisted of core members Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton. The band were signed to independent record label Chemikal Underground, and split in 2006...
that took Locas In Love as a special guest on their last two tours in Germany.
Locas In Love is influenced by a wide variation of musical styles. They can be compared to bands like The Good Life
The Good Life (band)
The Good Life is an indie rock band on Saddle Creek records.Started as a solo project of Cursive's frontman Tim Kasher, The Good Life quickly grew to become its own established group. The original intent of The Good Life was to provide Tim Kasher with a vehicle to perform songs that did not fit...
, Herman Düne
Herman Düne
Herman Düne is a French duo, formed in 1999. Originally a trio, the band now consists of David-Ivar Herman Düne and Néman Herman Düne . Néman, who is from Switzerland, replaced former drummer Omé in early 2001...
, Bright Eyes, Arcade Fire, The National
The National (band)
The National is an indie rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1999 and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. The band's lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger, a baritone...
, Pavement
Pavement (band)
Pavement is an American alternative rock band that formed in Stockton, California in 1989. In their career, they achieved a significant cult following, and they were called the best band of the 1990s by prominent music critics Robert Christgau and Stephen Thomas Erlewine...
, Luna
Luna (band)
Luna was a dream pop/indie pop band formed in 1991 by Dean Wareham after the breakup of Galaxie 500, with Stanley Demeski and Justin Harwood...
, The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited...
, Silver Jews
Silver Jews
Silver Jews was an indie rock band from New York City, formed in 1989 by David Berman along with Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich. Berman remained throughout and was the only constant member. During the last few albums, Cassie Berman became a regular member of the band...
, Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth is an American alternative rock band from New York City, formed in 1981. The current lineup consists of Thurston Moore , Kim Gordon , Lee Ranaldo , Steve Shelley , and Mark Ibold .In their early career, Sonic Youth was associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City...
or German art rockers Blumfeld
Blumfeld
Blumfeld was an indie-pop band from Hamburg, Germany, formed by singer and songwriter Jochen Distelmeyer. The name of the band was coined by the main character of the short story "Blumfeld, ein älterer Junggeselle" by Franz Kafka...
in their wide array of musical spectres held together by the distinct voices of Björn Sonnenberg and Stefanie Schrank. Their lyrics are mostly in German.
Some of the members of Locas In Love are also involved in the poppier project Karpatenhund that released its debut album on Virgin in 2007 which spawned some minor hit singles.
Albums
- 2004: What Matters Is The Poem (Hobby DeLuxe)
- 2007: Saurus (Sitzer/Virgin/EMI)
- 2008: Winter (Sitzer/Engine Room)
- 2011: Lemming
Singles and EPs
- 2001: Río Veneno, CD-EP (Wald & Wiesen Tonträger)
- 2002: A Robot Can Make A Hole In The Ground, 10"-EP (Kontraphon)
- 2002: Música De La Concha, CD-EP (Hobby DeLuxe)
- 2003: El Loco Roco..., Split-7" with Katze (Krautpop)
- 2006: s/t, EP, aka Wir fangen von vorne an (Sitzer)
External links
See also
- Love and Rockets (comics)Love and Rockets (comics)Love and Rockets is a black and white comic book series by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez, sometimes cited jointly as Los Bros Hernandez. Their brother Mario Hernandez is an occasional contributor...
- A segment of this series is called Locas in Love, which is where they got their name from.