LEYA
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“unearthly dissonance: the auditory equivalent of awakening in the fog of a bad dream only to discover you’re still trapped in the nightmare” – The New York Times
“ambient music that’s eerie, beckoning, and tinged with horror” (8.0 album review) – Pitchfork
“[LEYA] chart new territory... drawing emotion from the ineffable” – The FADER
"LEYA is the ambient DIY duo making transcendental punk music" – i-D Magazine
The unmistakable sound of NYC’s LEYA occupies a space between many worlds—equally medieval, folk, contemporary classical, and pop—expressed with a unique sensuality. The duo consists of harpist Marilu Donovan, who uses a distinctive tuning system designed specifically for LEYA, and vocalist/violinist Adam Markiewicz, who blends operatic singing with warm string tones. Together, they cast a sound that is otherworldly, uneasy, and euphoric. LEYA has made a global impression with two acclaimed albums and a range of collaborations spanning a mixtape, porn, major fashion house commissions, film and dance scores, visual art installations, and a slew of additional singles and features. Notable collaborators include Eartheater, Ecco2K, Varg2TM, Brooke Candy, Actress, Liturgy, Okay Kaya, Julie Byrne, and many others.
“unearthly dissonance: the auditory equivalent of awakening in the fog of a bad dream only to discover you’re still trapped in the nightmare” – The New York Times
“ambient music that’s eerie, beckoning, and tinged with horror” (8.0 album review) – Pitchfork
“[LEYA] chart new territory... drawing emotion from the ineffable” – The FADER
"LEYA is the ambient DIY duo making transcendental punk music" – i-D Magazine
The unmistakable sound of NYC’s LEYA occupies a space between many worlds—equally medieval, folk, contemporary classical, and pop—expressed with a unique sensuality. The duo consists of harpist Marilu Donovan, who uses a distinctive tuning system designed specifically for LEYA, and vocalist/violinist Adam Markiewicz, who blends operatic singing with warm string tones. Together, they cast a sound that is otherworldly, uneasy, and euphoric. LEYA has made a global impression with two acclaimed albums and a range of collaborations spanning a mixtape, porn, major fashion house commissions, film and dance scores, visual art installations, and a slew of additional singles and features. Notable collaborators include Eartheater, Ecco2K, Varg2TM, Brooke Candy, Actress, Liturgy, Okay Kaya, Julie Byrne, and many others.
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