Press
"Jaw-droppingly gorgeous" - LOCK Magazine
"Explosive... an absolute bop" - Wonderland Magazine
“Emotive, but consistently cool; yearning, but extremely powerful” - Gigslutz
Bio
UK alt-pop trio Lycio announced the release of their twelfth studio single, ‘I Wanna Know’ in 2022, before embarking on the recording of their first extended EP, set for release in 2023.
The band have previously performed as the headlining act for Sofar Sounds London, of which LOCK Magazine curated the lineup. Lycio have received significant support from BBC Introducing with presenters Andrew Marston, Henry Liston, Alex Noble, Tim Senna & Louise Brierly all giving them radio play, a three track acoustic session for BBC Introducing and performing at The Big Feastival 2019. The associations with the BBC continue as Lycio performed at Chris Evans' CarFest for BBC Children in Need in both 2017 and 2018 and a feature of ‘Evil People’ on BBC 6 Tom Robinson’s Fresh Favs in 2018. ‘Evil People’ premiered via fashion and culture magazine Blanc Mag. Lycio have performed at The Great Escape’s little sister, The Alternative Escape 2019, at Richer Unsigned's Melomania, as well as support for both Rae Morris and Self Esteem.
With a focus on championing females in music, Birmingham-based Lycio take an egalitarian view of how their music is developed, allowing for an exciting, collaborative and democratic writing process. Vocalist and lyricist Genie Mendez, keyboardist Charlie Kellie and drummer Alex Lowe are each multi-instrumentalists, resulting in their performances being held completely live with no backing tracks or playback. Frequently the songs written revolve around singer Mendez' expressions of her own mental health and Kellie even designed his own software specifically to perform live. Lycio prioritise safety and respect within live music venues, and to combat the culture of sexual assault and aggression – from dance floor to dressing room.
All three band members are influenced by a variety of musicians, including the likes of Alt-J, Jack Garratt, Janelle Monae, London Grammar, Jungle, Bonobo, Grimes, Charli XCX, Haim, Tim Hecker, Fickle Friends, Imogen Heap, The XX and Chvrches. However, their own sound sits in closer comparison to the likes of Skunk Anansie, Skin, Santigold and Little Dragon.
Blogs
Richer Unsigned - “Bombastic live drums, electro pop synths and Genny’s unique voice all come together to create something cool and memorable”
Fresh on the Net - "I defy you not to get your hands in the air and dance to this!"
Bitter Sweet Symphonies - "An enigmatic alternative-pop of contemporary class”
Blanc Magazine - "Electro-hybrid songs filled with emotion and humanity"
Best Before - “Their latest cut assures us the three-piece are only just getting started”
Unrecorded - “Lycio are a Birmingham-based trio that masterfully combine organic and electronic textures to create an expansive, unique soundscape”
Social Media
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