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Pretty Little Demons

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Pretty Little Demons
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2012–2015
LabelsBlack Rainbow
SpinoffsThe Regrettes
Past members
Websiteprettylittledemons.com

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]

Musical style

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The 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

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Studio albums

  • Unknown Species (2014)[11]

EPs

Members

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References

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  1. ^ Morris, Megan. "Meet Dallas' Marlhy Murphy, the Youngest Performer in SXSW History". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  2. ^ OHANESIAN, LIZ (9 January 2017). "Teen Rockers The Regrettes Embrace Imperfection on Their Whirlwind Debut Album". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Afternoon Snack: Pretty Little Demons". 18 February 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b Borders, Lindsey (6 June 2013). "Interview with Pretty Little Demons' Lydia Night: Pretty, Little and Good". Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  6. ^ James, Falling (31 May 2018). "Teen Rocker Lydia Night Is Empowering Women by Not Giving a Shit". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  7. ^ Williamson, L.J. "10 Fun L.A. Things to Do With Kids That Don't Suck For Grownups". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  8. ^ Hogan, Marc (20 May 2014). "Tween Garage-Rockers Salute 'Twin Peaks' in Badass Video". Spin. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  9. ^ Keil, Jason. "Why You Shouldn't Make Any Assumptions About The Regrettes". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  10. ^ Padgett, Shelby (3 February 2015). "Your Next Favorite Band: Pretty Little Demons". Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Ryder, Caroline (15 March 2013). "Sweet Lilttle Rock 'In' Roller". The Hollywood Reporter. 10: 47 – via EBSCOhost.