Lightning Love (band)

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Lightning Love
Origin Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Genres Pop
Indie
Years active2007–present
Labels Quite Scientific Records
Members Leah Diehl
Aaron Diehl
Ben Collins

Lightning Love is an indie pop band based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. With keyboard and vocals by Leah Diehl, Ben Collins on Guitar, and Aaron Diehl on drums. Their sound is up-beat and minimal, contrasted by lyrics that often express isolation and self-consciousness. [1]

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History

Formation (2007)

Lightning Love is an indie pop trio formed in the fall of 2007. Leah, Aaron and Ben, all former members of the band Minor Planets, formed Lightning Love in the fall of 2007. They released their self-recorded and produced album, November Birthday, in December 2008. [2] The group has been on an unofficial hiatus since February 2013. [3]

Pop culture

YearMovieSongNotes
2010Playing Dead (Miniseries) [4] "Friends"Directed by Ted Raimi
2010 The Virginity Hit [5] "Everyone I Know"Produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, directed by Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland.

Discography

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