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Dark, powerful and cinematic, Libelula are an up and coming electro pop duo. With sensuous female vocals over intricate beats, distinct synth lines and ambient FX, Libelula write cutting edge electronic music with a human touch. Inspired by innovative electronica, triphop, film music and pop, the music takes you on a journey through a digital forest. A contrast between organic, beautiful vocal melodies and crisp, layered and disorientating sounds.
This Mexican / British duo write and produce their own material with a hungry creativity and clear determination. Having already been compared to Goldfrapp, Portishead and early Massive Attack, Libelula are dynamic, playful and sexy.
Not just a studio band, Libelula have a strong visual identity and their intense, dramatic performances are sure to impress. As a four piece band, their live set features vocals with real time effects, electronic drum samples, synths, percussion, and FXs. Libelula are lucky to play with Jenni Parkinson (keys & percussion) and Simon Lowry (synths).
Since self-releasing their debut EP in 2008, tracks from the EP have been well received by the likes of Sound on Sound, FutureMusic Magazine, BBC6 Music, Diesel:U:Music Radio, Mercedes Benz Music Magazine, Energy 92.7 (USA) and Indiestore. At the moment, Libelula continue to play live shows around London and further afield and are currently working on their album.
"Libelula are like the White Stripes of electronica, insomuch as they are a male/female duo who share a surname but don’t discuss their marital status. Musically, they take a well-trodden ‘electronica with dreamy female vocal path’, but do so with rare skill. Sarah Villaraus has a gorgeous voice, and deploys it to full effect over backing tracks that are by turns lush, brutal, sinister and atmospheric. You could soundtrack a year’s worth of car commercials from the four tracks included on this EP. And I mean that in a good way." Sam Inglis, Sound On Sound
“You can’t beat a great vocal singing a great tune. It’s the simplicity of the track and nice touches that sets it apart as something special. Excuse us while we check out the album.” FutureMusic magazine
"Wonderful hypnotic electro with sensuous vocals and an irresistible hook.
Elegantly understated pop orchestration reminiscent of Goldfrapp back
when they were still hungry. A real gem." Tom Robinson - BBC6
“Libelula uses a thick mix of sounds, creating a lush background for the vocals...an often intricate one. The use of trip-hop beats, playful synths, ambient effects, and masterful orchestration leads me to namedrop Portishead, Goldfrapp, Massive Attack and Zero7 as immediate points of reference.” theblackandwhitemag
“Libelula mesmerized the Ginglik crowd with their shimmering melodies, warpy electronic beats and awe inspiring vocals. One of the most unique live acts I’ve seen at Ginglik, they are sure to hit the big time." Colin Welsh, Ginglik
"Vocalist Sarah Villaraus brings a beautiful clairity to the strikingly perfect synths and samples and creates a dramatic and cinematic sound that is almost a little evil - yet angelically gorgeous at the same time." www.electroqueer.com
"You can easily imagine Libelula's music as a backdrop to a wine-fuelled dinner party or soundtracking a classy commercial, but if that seems derogatory you could say the same about Portishead, Goldfrapp or Air, and they're some pretty nice comparisons." Indiestore
A very enjoyable performance from you last night at the Inspiral lounge. Sarah's vocals were on top form especially during Post. I'm really glad you came back for an encore, as Wonderful was just that - wonderful.
Really enjoyed your gig last night. Good to hear Space again, its been a while since you played that one live. I loved your upbeat set. Misery is really good too.
Impressive set from you last night at the Cobden Club. Putting Post and Bassey together in the set was a stroke of genius. New song Misery sounded good on first hearing.
hey guys! that's an awesome listening i have now :) it would feel great to have you play live, while sitting on a comfortable couch, enjoying a nice chat with my friends..yeah something like that!
heeiii!! primoo! esta muii buena la cancion de dream alone felicidades si deberian de hacer una tokda aquii si jalarian gente... bno nos estamos comunikndo se cuidan ..saludos
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