Lucy & La Mer
Los Angeles, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2013 | SELF
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Lovable Lucy LaForge leads a merry pack of throwback musicians whose relationship with folk is more than a dalliance—it’s a full-on love affair. - Music Connection Magazine
"Sharp lyrical sensibility...Bold and innocent." - BuzzBands.LA
"...she has depth and heart and soul that shine through the album’s entirety." - EarToTheGround
"With folk instruments and often blunt yet whimsical lyrics, the collection is witty, adorable pop." - Dan Frazier
"Lucy & La Mer’s newly released EP is a wonderful mix of whimsical vocals and distinctive instrumentation. This album has a very indie-folk vibe mixed with bubble-gum pop that is very agreeable and refreshing (these tunes can honestly brighten your mood). Lucy has a gentle and angelic soprano voice that is clear and enchanting; paired with her lovely vocals, are fun—and at times sassy lyrics, which I’m sure every girl can relate to. This EP is delightful and fresh, and if I had to sum this EP up in three words, it would honestly be: quaint, lovely, and quirky. Overall, this album reminds me of a chick-flick movie but in music form, and I think this EP really showcases this Lucy & La Mer’s sound as a fusion of indie-folk with a side of bubbly-pop." - Erinn Yung, KAMP Student Radio
Emerging artist Lucy & La Mer caught my eye with the veracious account of today's hook up generation in the duplicitous music video for new single "Just Friends." - Nicole Hanratty
"Much like her music, she is bright, darling, and smart." - Free People Music Blog
"Une artiste découverte par hasard au fil de nos écoutes et à qui nous voulions donner un coup de pouce. C'est ici l'acoustique dominée par un ukulélé qui nous a ravi." - Music Radar - France
“...A cutesy yet sardonic and eccentric blend of a Folk, Alternative, and Pop sound.” - Favian Don de Lovroy
"Beautiful." - Humble Uker
“We can expect an arsenal of instruments to appear [on the upcoming EP] such as the harp, banjo, mandolin, accordion, and trumpet. But for now, enjoy the music video for the EP’s first single “Just Friends” which tells a comical story of accidental lovers fading into the friend zone” - Dan Frazier
"Only front-woman Lucy LaForge has the uncanny ability to ironically portray a heartbreaking memory as a whimsical event (complete with hand claps)." - Free Bike Valet
“If Nora Jones and Ingrid Michaelson fell down the rabbit hole, Wonderland would echo the gentle vocals and indie rhythms of this fresh, contemporary band.” - Dionne
"A singer-songwriter with a research-savvy edge." - Audrey Bachelder
"Delightful, Quirky, and ironically Moody... Playful and bemusing "Little Spoon" brings a fun loving smile to my lips and an equally frisky swagger to my hips." - Decor & Wine
Discography
Little Spoon EP - Lucy & La Mer
1. Oak Tree
2. Rainy Days
3. Just Friends
4. Roomie Wanted
5. Tainted Love (cover)
6. Heaven
Recorded at Pearl Tone Records, Los Angeles, CA. Mastered at Abbey Road Studios, London. ASCAP. 2015.
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Bio
Lucy & La Mer is an indie pop band from Los Angeles, California.
Their debut EP Little Spoon charted on College Radio in 2015, followed by a national tour. The Huffington Post called their most recent 2017 single ("Honey, Put Your Weapons Down") the "perfect indie pop anthem" and the song’s music video gained traction in OC Weekly.
Along with the charm of their storytelling lyrics, Lucy & La Mer’s emphasis on crowd participation and fun stage banter have made them a favorite live band of Los Angelenos, and the playfulness of their songs has landed them various TV placements including Disney’s most recent Spring Resort commercial. The band has performed at LA Fashion Week, The Rose Bowl, CMJ Music Marathon, Echo Park Rising, KCRW's Chinatown Summer Nights, Jam in the Van, and BalconyTV, and recently performed for the Mayor of LA. Lead singer Lucy LaForge is a social justice activist, and works closely with women's rights organizations and LGBT activist groups. The band hosted the 2018 “LOVE IS GAY” benefit concert for LA’s LGBT Center and focuses their shows on building safe community spaces for fans.
Lucy & La Mer have been featured in the Los Angeles Times, as well as mentions in LA Weekly, Guitar Girl Magazine, Pop Matters, Vents Magazine, and LA Music Blog. Lucy has been featured by influencial companies such as Guitar Center and Free People Clothing. She has shared the stage with Moby, Cat Power, Joseph, Jamestown Revival, and many upcoming artists. She is endorsed by Kala Brand Ukuleles and continues to host “Late Night with Lucy” - a Facebook Livestream show created as a space for fans to interact and spend time with the band.
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