LEYA: New York Avant-Garde Duo Channels Caravaggio in Experimental Music
LEYA, a duo from New York consisting of harpist Marilu Donovan and violinist Adam Markiewicz, fuses elements of classical, jazz, and noise rock, drawing inspiration from figures like Guillaume de Machaut, Susan Allen, and The Velvet Underground. Their first album, The Fool (2018), showcases haunting vocals and innovative techniques. They provided the score for Brooke Candy's film I Love You. Their 2020 release, Flood Dream, received acclaim for its interdisciplinary approach. In 2022, they unveiled Eyeline, a mixtape featuring vocal collaborations. They have performed across the US, Europe, and the UK, including a tour in Italy from May to June 2023. Notable collaborations include Angel Lust (2019) with Eartheater and Antigone (2020) with Liturgy, and a chaotic concert incident was recorded on video.
Key facts
- LEYA is a New York duo formed by harpist Marilu Donovan and violinist Adam Markiewicz.
- Their music combines classical, jazz, noise rock, and avant-garde influences.
- Influences include Guillaume de Machaut, Susan Allen, and The Velvet Underground.
- Debut album The Fool was released in 2018.
- They scored the pornographic film I Love You for PornHub, directed by Brooke Candy.
- 2020 album Flood Dream is described as 'a decadent feast for the senses'.
- 2022 mixtape Eyeline features multiple vocal collaborations.
- They toured the US, Europe, and UK, including Italy in May-June 2023.
- Collaborations include EPs with Eartheater and Liturgy, and remixes by Drew McDowall and Christina Vantzou.
- Music video INTP directed by Kathleen Dycalco has a Lynchian aesthetic.
- In interview, they cited Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes as a reference.
- A memorable incident involved a chaotic noise concert in an unnamed basement.
Entities
Artists
- Marilu Donovan
- Adam Markiewicz
- Guillaume de Machaut
- Susan Allen
- Lou Reed
- Brooke Candy
- Matthew Barney
- Eartheater
- Liturgy
- Drew McDowall
- Christina Vantzou
- Kathleen Dycalco
- Samantha Stella
Institutions
- PornHub
- HTRK
- Big Moe
- Coil
- Psychic TV
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- Houston
- Boston
- United States
- Europe
- United Kingdom
- Italy