Liss (band)

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]

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

  • Søren Holm – vocals
  • Villads Tyrrestrup – bass and vocals
  • Vilhelm Strange – guitar
  • Tobias Laust – drums

Discography

EPs
  • First (2016)
  • Second (2019)
  • Third (2020)
Singles
  • "Try/Always" (2015)
  • "Sorry" (2016)
  • "Missed Buses" (2016)
  • "Talk to Me" (2019)
  • "Reputation" (2019)
  • "Waste My Time/Off Today" (2020)
  • "Another Window" (2020)
  • "Leave Me on the Floor" (2021)
  • "Only Kisses" (2021)
  • "Precious" (featuring JONES) (2021)
Albums
  • "I Guess Nothing Will Be the Same" (2022)

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

  • Introducing Liss: Surveyors Of Subversive Sub Pop - NME[1]
  • New Music: Liss - Try - The Line Of Best Fit [2]
  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.