Pretty Little Demons
Pretty Little Demons was an American pop rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2012 by guitarist and vocalist Lydia Night and drummer Marlhy Murphy.[1][2][3] They are the youngest group to have played South by Southwest[4] and have performed onstage with Brett Anderson of The Donnas and Exene Cervenka of X.[5] Both Murphy and Night went on to form punk rock band The Regrettes in 2015.[6] L.J. Williamson of LA Weekly described the band as the "Best Band To Blow A Little Girl's Mind".[7]
Pretty Little Demons | |
---|---|
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 2012–2015 |
Labels | Black Rainbow |
Associated acts | The Regrettes |
Website | prettylittledemons |
Past members |
Musical style
The band's musical style has been categorized as pop rock, power punk,[3] garage rock,[8] and pop punk,[9] citing influences including John Bonham, Bloc Party, Arctic Monkeys, Fleetwood Mac, Alison Mosshart, The Marvelettes, Diana Ross and Four Tops.[10] Brett Anderson of The Donnas said that "They work hard, play harder, and their songwriting skills belie their years."[5]
Members
- Lydia Night - lead vocals, guitar
- Marlhy Murphy - drums, backing vocals
References
- Morris, Megan. "Meet Dallas' Marlhy Murphy, the Youngest Performer in SXSW History". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- OHANESIAN, LIZ. "Teen Rockers The Regrettes Embrace Imperfection on Their Whirlwind Debut Album". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- "Afternoon Snack: Pretty Little Demons". Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- Ryder, Caroline. "SXSW: Ryan Gosling's Connection to Pretty Little Demons, Fest's Youngest-Ever Group". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- Borders, Lindsey. "Interview with Pretty Little Demons' Lydia Night: Pretty, Little and Good". Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- James, Falling. "Teen Rocker Lydia Night Is Empowering Women by Not Giving a Shit". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- Williamson, L.J. "10 Fun L.A. Things to Do With Kids That Don't Suck For Grownups". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- Hogan, Marc. "Tween Garage-Rockers Salute 'Twin Peaks' in Badass Video". Spin. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- Keil, Jason. "Why You Shouldn't Make Any Assumptions About The Regrettes". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- Padgett, Shelby. "Your Next Favorite Band: Pretty Little Demons". Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- Dom, Pieter. "LOG LADY REPRISES ROLE IN TWIN PEAKS THEMED MUSIC VIDEO FOR PRETTY LITTLE DEMONS". Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- Ryder, Caroline (15 March 2013). "Sweet Lilttle Rock 'In' Roller". The Hollywood Reporter. 10: 47 – via EBSCOhost.