Sophe Lux
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Sophe Lux & The Mystic |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon |
| Genres | Indie pop, baroque pop, chamber pop, art rock |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Zarathustra Records |
| Associated acts |
The Portland Cello Project The Decemberists Steve Malkmus and the Jicks |
| Members | Gwynneth Haynes |
| Past members | Scott Appleman Larry Crane (Jackpot! Records) Kelly Goodwin Jeff Grazier Erika Miller Kent Sisson Brianna Ratterman Ken Yates Twayn Willams Paul Anderson Kent Sisson |
Sophe Lux & The Mystic is an American art rock band notable for its theatrical performances and its blending of electronica with operatic and chamber pop elements. The band has released four albums, All Are One in (2016), Hungry Ghost in (2009), Waking the Mystics (2007), and Plastic Apple (2002).
Sophe Lux was formed in 2002 in Portland, Oregon. It began as a vehicle for singer-songwriter Gwynneth Haynes, the younger sister of film director Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine, I'm Not There, Far From Heaven). The art rock band began incorporating elements of indie, baroque, and chamber pop.
The band's debut album, Plastic Apple was produced and engineered by Larry Crane, who had previously worked with American groups Elliott Smith, Sleater-Kinney, Cat Power, and Sonic Youth, at Jackpot Records in Portland. Larry Crane played as a multi instrumentalist on the album, with John Mowen (The Decemberists, Steve Malkmus & the Jicks) on drums, and Mike Clark (Steve Malkmus & The Jicks) on keys. Plastic Apple was mastered by Jeff Saltzman (Death Cab for Cutie).
The album was released on Haynes' record label Zarthustra Records in 2002. It explores themes of love and tragedy and features a song dedicated to Nietzsche, one of Haynes' noted muses. With references to Nietzsche, Wagner, and Lord Byron, critics dubbed Haynes the girl singer-songwriter for the brainy set. Reviewers of the album referenced Haynes' musical style with comparisons to Cat Power, PJ Harvey, and Tori Amos.
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