Liss (band)

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Liss
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsEscho, XL Recordings
Members
  • Villads Tyrrestrup
  • Vilhelm Strange
  • Tobias Hansen
Past members
  • Søren Holm

Liss is a Danish band from Aarhus, Denmark. [1] The group released its debut EP, 'Try', in November 2015. The EP received critical acclaim from music publications such as Clash , [2] Noisey [3] and The Fader . [4]

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In December 2016, they were selected as part of DIY Magazine's 'Class of 2017'.

Lead singer Søren Holm died on 25 May 2021 at the age of 25. [5]

Members

Discography

EPs
Singles
Albums

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References

  1. Thomas, Russell (14 August 2015). "Smooth sounds in 'Try' from Danish band Liss". The 405. The Four Oh Five. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  2. "Next Wave: Liss - Frozen Nordic soul with just a touch of electronics". Clash Magazine. 21 August 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  3. "Danish Four Piece Liss Continue To Paint The World Gorgeous On Their Second Single 'Always". Noisey/Vice. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  4. Cliff, Aimee (August 2015). "Smooth sounds in 'Try' from Danish band Liss". The Fader. The Fader. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  5. Monroe, Jazz. "LISS Frontman Søren Holm Dies at 25". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 May 2021.

Further reading

  1. Wilkinson, Matt (2 November 2015). "Introducing Liss: Surveyors Of Subversive Sub Pop". NME . Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  2. Krol, Charlotte. "New Music: Liss - Try". The Line Of Best Fit. Retrieved 22 February 2015.