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Sophe Lux
Alternative / Indie / Pop

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PORTLAND, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  7/11/2009
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Member Since6/7/2005
Band Members
Mercury Lux
Vocals
Jaguar Lux
Bass, Vocals
Fauna Lux
Accordion, Synth, Vocals, Puppets
Leo Lux
Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Kyote Lux
Guitars, Vocals



Booking
503-998-4489
Zarathustrarecords@comcast.net

Management
Steven Cohn
971-506-1283
eli7inc@comcast.net

Publicity
Howard Wuelfing
Howling Wuelf Media
215-428-9119
howlingwuelf@aol.com

Promotion
Spectre Entertainment Group
Dave Sanford
503-445-7588
dave@spectremusic.com

Distribution
Burnside Distribution Corp.
Frank Brandon
503-231-0876
frank@burnsidedistribution.com

Digital Distribution
itunes
CD Baby

Licensing
zarathustrarecords@comcast.net

Rumblefish.com
Influences

Celestial Sophia and other Revolutionaries and freedom fighters everywhere.

Miss Billie Holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcom X, Eleanor Roosevelt, Karl Marx, Gandhi, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, Rrose Selavey, Emerson, Byron, Sherman Alexie, The EFF, John Trudell, The transcendentalists, Nietzsche, Rilke, Carl Jung, Baudrillard, Rolland Barthes, Foucault, Lou Salome, Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Jasper Marks, Todd Haynes,The Dada and Surrealist schools, Breton, and Ernst.

Flotation Toy Warning, David Bowie, Thanksgiving, Final Fantasy, Steven, Brian Eno, Kate Bush, Stravinsky, Dresden Dolls, Shannon Wright, Tom Waits, Beck, Peter Gabriel, The Cure, Tom Yorke, Tori Amos, Acarde Fire, Roxy Music, Queen, Dylan, Bartók, Beatles, Radiohead, Quasi, Tracy and The Plastics, Crossover, Bjork, Joni Mitchel, Nirvanna, Neil Young, Talking Heads, The Clash, Sonic Youth, The Jackson 5. Arnold and Blessing Semler, Bach, Virginia Rothman, Adam Klugman, Yoki, Buddha, Zuzu, Tanya Smith, Adrian Orange, Howard Wuelfing.

Sounds LikeHypnosis, Forests, Cities at dusk, the smell of asphalt when it is raining, angels in outer space, golf, Jesus, the American mall, Brecht, Television, revolution, transcendentalism, sentimentality, innocence.
Record LabelZarathustra Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2009 9:00P
Dante’s w/ Ashcan Orchid & Professor Gall Portland, Oregon
Jul 29 2009 9:00P
Berbati’s Pan w/ Quintron & Miss Pussycat PORTLAND, Oregon
Aug 28 2009 8:30P
Mississippi Studios w/ Stereovision & Throwback Suburbia Portland, Oregon

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   About Sophe Lux

E merging from the verdant depths of Portland, Oregon, Sophe Lux, soldiers of the green ray, align to ignite the divine spark. Fully cognizant of the dearth of spirituality in these fucked up times, these creatures of the revolution have embraced the mission of awakening the spirit that sleeps. Wielding instruments of redemption, The Sophe Lux Revolutionary Army liberates creative joy and celebrates the geometry of being. Join the revolution as we strive to see the world with a loving eye.




Marie Antoinette Robot 2073


Target Market



Target Market video


Mercury and Fauna rehearse Electra 33 during Hungry Ghost EP sessions



"There must be something in the water out in Portland, Ore., that turns perfectly normal musicians and bands into fancy-dressed, concept-loving, rock-opera terrorists. That would explain why the smallish city that produced the Decemberists has now also birthed Sophe Lux. This Weimar-infused, accordion-loving experimental cabaret is led by the blond and beautiful Gwynneth Haynes, whose octave-jumping soprano could easily turn from indie rock to Brecht-Weill torch songs. A multitalented sextet slips unexpected elements like glockenspiel, sax and gong into the piano-heavy mix, embellishing their strange songs about a Marie Antoinette robot and the perils of consumerism.”
- PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY

"I've been listening to Sophe Lux's CD Waking the Mystics nonstop for a week or so, and just loving it. The Portland, OR eclectic glam band is fronted by Wendy Haynes, who sounds a little like PJ Harvey by way of Freddy Mercury. The songwriting is often hilarious, sometimes profound, and the songs veer from faux-psychedelic 1960s clavier rock ("God Doesn't Take American Express") to luscious sci-fi rock opera ("Marie Antoinette Robot 2073") to bouncy numbers like "Little Soldiers of Time." It's singable, it's danceable and the concert DVD I've been perusing suggests that this is the kind of thing you want to see live, too."
-Cory Doctorow, BOING BOING


Spin Artist of the Year nominee Sophe Lux is having a good year. Glowing reviews in SPIN.COM, BOING BOING, VERY SHORT LIST, STYLUS, and countless features compare the theatrical baroque-pop sextet to Queen, The Arcade Fire, The Dresden Dolls and The Decemberists.

Their stunning debut National release "Waking The Mystics" has been charting on the CMJ with strong debut numbers on hundreds of radio stations across the US and Canada. On their first US tour the band was invited to play live on New York City’s NPR station’s “Sound-Check.”


picks Sophe Lux as Artist of the Day!!

"The band's tumbling melodies, trippy lyrics, eclectic instrumental arrangements, and all-out pageantry have dazzled. Waking the Mystics, Sophe Lux's second full-length, was mixed by Adam Selzer (the Decemberists, M. Ward) and drops via Zarathustra Records. Sophe Lux blend elements of the Dresden Dolls, Queen, a French opera, Ella Fitzgerald, and, yes, Dante to achieve some awesomely bizarre, dark and sweet soundscapes. The collective employs tinkling bells, harpsichords, and carnivalesque accordions as Haynes theatrically croons lyrics inspired by the works of Nietzsche and William Blake. "Fill Me Up with Grace" and "Time of Light" take the jazzy center stage of Waking the Mystics, while "Target Market" and " Marie Antoinette Robot 2073 (A Rock Opera)" hold down the dreamlike sideshow tent."
-SPIN.COM

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RECENT PRESS:
"This is so enjoyable a record that it's difficult at first to notice its greatest accomplishment: the way it gathers from carnivals, cabarets, and the band's own live show a hundred darkling pleasures and carries them gently into the light; the way it cradles them, singes them, loses a little, gains a little more. It isn't a matter of how much of a dream is preserved, but of how well, and of how sumptuously the rest is recalled."
-STYLUS MAGAZINE

"Portland’s purveyors of pastoral pop Sophe Lux take the theatrical approach of the Fiery Furnaces and max it out. The band—led by singer/songwriter Gwynneth Haynes—aims to channel a lot of ideas through Waking the Mystics, its second album...Haynes is an enchanting vocalist, cascading into a trilling falsetto from a plaintive lounge-jazz croon without a moment’s hesitation. The regular off-kilter instruments line up and gleefully partake in the action—accordions, harpsichords, glockenspiel, and so on. Waking the Mystics is a strange, hypnotic visitation to a land inhabited by astute literary figures, psychotic philosophers and mindless freaks; in other words, figure the band as a Paris-via-Oregon experience."
-THE SILENT UPROAR

“Walking The Mystics: A cool, glam, genre-busting album.”
-VERY SHORT LIST

“Sophe Lux sounds like Kate Bush fronting The Decemberists”
-Jon Schaefer, WNYC NPR HOST

“Fandango guitars, martial snare drums, hurdy-gurdy carnival rhythms and Operatic choruses converge in mysterious melodies swirling around thoughtful lyrics. It's a kaleidoscopic ride through sonic landscapes seldom explored in recent years.”
-SHEPPHERD EXPRESS

“Seriously well crafted pop songs, dark, provocative lyrics, sung by a killer voice and gloriously catchy pop hooks. This is the art-rock I grew up with back with a vengeance.”
- DUGGUP

"It was love at first listen. Now, I'll admit, that I'm a sucker for any group that can incorporate baroque music sensibilities with thought provoking lyrics, but songs like "Target Market" drive me wild with their glam-Bach arrangements."
- DELUSIONS OF ADEQUACY

“From the cabaret to the theatre to the lit class to the recital hall – and then down the rabbit hole – the record touches on a number of styles, and pulls them all off with panache, thanks in large part to Haynes’ inspired songwriting and versatile vocal dramatics.”
-RED ALERT (Featured Interview)

“Glamorous, ethereal, mysterious, and playful.”
- CD UNIVERSE

"This band has been dazzling the music scene with waltz beats, organ riffs, and angelic sounding choruses about things like robots and hypnosis. With addictive pop hooks and talent galore their new album "Waking The Mystics" is one you'll want to play over and over again."
- PORTLAND MERCURY

"Cups overflow in operatic pop group Sophe Lux's debut album ‘Waking the Mystics.’ What, you don't know what operatic pop is? Well, think the heart of Queen with the mindset of a Renaissance Fayre. But then add in some unusually catchy melodies, a delightfully smooth production and a punchy, quirky sense of story -- are you with me yet? No? Well, this Portland, Oregon band has an original vibe and if you like a bit of kink with your melodic indie pop, you'll like ‘Waking the Mystics.’ Think a female-fronted The Darkness circa 1968. Or the Tiger Lillies with a contemporary indie rhythmic thrust. Or... well, Sophe Lux."
-ABOUT ALTERNATIVE MUSIC

"Like some deranged cross-breeding of Lene Lovich's operatic vocal style, the Dresden Dolls' fondness for Kurt Weill, and the Decemberists' love of both unfashionable prog rock and a good old-fashioned sea shanty, Sophe Lux are unique primarily for the sheer wide-ranging variety of artists they cheerfully pilfer from. Sophe Lux (rough Latin for "the light of wisdom") is primarily a showcase for the highly theatrical singer and songwriter Gwynneth Haynes, who comes by her artsy tendencies naturally: her older brother is the highly respected filmmaker Todd Haynes."
-ALL MUSIC

“Operatic, ambitious and more than a little glam, the members of Sophe Lux craft sophisticated, theatrical pop. While the band clearly channels influences like Kate Bush and David Bowie, it continues to push artistic boundaries, both sonically and visually. Unafraid of outrageous costumes and mini-operettas, Sophe Lux is the rarest of musical birds – which is to say it’s unique and unforgettable, particularly in a city that tends to favor knit caps and a lo-fi aesthetic over frills and trills.”
- PORTLAND TRIBUNE

"Haynes’ vocals are nothing short of amazing as she easily pushes from one style to another with ease to put the exclamation point on her works. Art and music, expression and thought, all belong together. Thankfully, the rock-cabaret of Sophe Lux keeps it alive, even if outside of mainstream appreciation. For those of us who can extract the communications from these songs, enjoy the different shell of sound, and appreciatively differentiate from the vast oceans of styles found on recordings like Waking the Mystics, we have a universe of music to never tire of."
-MUSIC TAP

“This ensemble is helping to carve out a new genre in American music that has no limits to the influences that can be drawn from. The fact that they come to their performances in costumes of the various characters that populate their songs only adds another beautiful and bizarre layer to the band.”
-Brian Rademakers, Northeast Times

With well-crafted songs and an expressive leading lady, Waking the Mystics is poised to be a cult classic."
-INDIANA UNIVERSITY DAILY

"Sophe Lux is what you would get if you brought a group of European street players from a hundred years ago, gave them a crash course in modern music history, and shoved modern instruments into their hands."
-IOWA STATE DAILY

"Like the progenitors of the form, Queen, and the torchbearers of today, The Decemberists, this Portland, Ore., group isn’t afraid to add pageantry and spectacle to its music. Its second CD, “Waking the Mystics,” is so layered and heavily orchestrated that it’s simply too much to absorb in one listen. The ostentatious display may seem overdone at first but reveals more of its genius each time. Combining music that never goes for easy hooks with equally deep lyricism, “Waking the Mystics” is the kind of effort you wish more artists were daring and adventurous enough to attempt."
-NUVO.NET

"There’s enough Kurt Weill influence here to make the Dresden Dolls sit up and take notes on how you translate cabaret to the rock arena and enough Kate Bush influence to attract the attention of the songbird’s fans."
-THE WICHITA CITY PAPER


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Sophe Lux's Friends Comments
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the lunatic,the lover,the poet





Jul 10 2009 9:40 PM

beautiful...
Jill Tracy





Jul 7 2009 6:24 AM

Ahhhh, so wonderful to hear from you! Miss you my dear... we must perform together soon. Love the new material. xox
The Psychic Echo





Jul 7 2009 6:13 PM

Hey! Hope all is well. We really love your music! Hope you enjoy our music too.

All the best & thanks for the inspiration!

Eva & DarkStar :)

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Jun 26 2009 8:20 PM

Merci beaucoux!
Sepiachord





Jun 28 2009 9:18 PM

Playlist for the Week Ending 6/28

HUMANWINE: Fighting Naked
Walter Sickert & THe ARmy of BRoken TOys: Escape & Lacerations
Defiance, Ohio: The Things We Won't Let Settle but Let Set
Wisteriax: Doves Never Sleep
Grey DeLisle: Joanna
PJ Harvey: Daddy
Dandelion Junk Queens: Das Lied Von Der Moldou
Velvet Underground: Sunday Morning
Piñataland: Velocity
Peculiar Pretzelmen: Gypsy Chant
Sophe Lux: Sophia Song
Hail Seizures: Cellar
Matteah B.. Bird of Prey
Leonard Cohen: Last Year's Man
Starhead: Solomon Song
Dex Romweber Duo: Polish Wedding Song
Hunter Robertson: Ol' Virginee
Abandon Ship!: Limestone Spirits
Brandon Carmody [EMPTYLAND]





Jun 28 2009 11:50 PM

Enjoyed seeing you LIVE yesterday!
Crystina Maez





Jun 25 2009 9:44 AM

Smile! Life is beautiful.
-=Aleks The Myth=-





Jun 19 2009 10:40 AM

I have been away from MySpace for some time now, and just wanted to check in and see how you are doing. Hope all is well.
林一歩"kazuho hayashi"





Jun 13 2009 6:25 AM

Thank you for an answer.

林一歩"kazuho hayashi"





Jun 13 2009 12:20 AM

It is the season when a hydrangea is beautiful.
Have a nice weekend!




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Jun 11 2009 3:17 PM

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Bonne lecture

ZAMALKAL





Jun 12 2009 10:29 AM

good space !
The Psychic Echo





Jun 11 2009 1:35 PM

Hi! We love your music. You have an amazing and very original sound. Really hope you enjoy our music too. If you get a chance stop by for a listen.

All the best!

Love & light,
Eva Valentine & DarkStar :-)


Silk&Olive





Jun 10 2009 3:52 PM

hello sophe lux! currently re-visiting 'the myth of freedom' and thought of your hit song...hoping to catch your set at the waterfront this weekend. i read somewhere you are playing at 3:15, but your site says 5?
Sepiachord





Jun 8 2009 5:48 AM

Playlist for the Weekending 6/7

Midnight Serenaders: I Can't Dance I Got Ants in My Pants
Abney Park: Until the Day I Die
Defiance, Ohio: Oh, Cheri
Jason Webley & Sxip Shirey: Days With You
Voodoo Organist: My Life Drive
Hail Seizures: Elephant Man
HUMANWINE: Megan Rose
Blackbird Raum: Germinal
Refused: Tannhauser/Derive
C. Strøm: Goodnight Irene
Voltaire: Screw the Okampa! (I Want to Go Home)
Sophe Lux: Sophia Song
Curtis Eller's American Circus: Sugar for the Horses
Abandon Ship!: Tidal Waves
Larkin Grimm: Be My Host
Sharon Van Etten: Tornado
Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band: Dusty Bones
Skeletonbreath: Dylan Fisher
Dexter Romweber Duo: Is it Too Late?
Wisteriax: Doves Never Sleep
Jerome Deppe & Gentlemen Obscura: Song for Nero
Dandelion Junk Queens: Midnight Blues
Peculiar Pretzelmen: Just Like the Moon
Vermillion Lies: Miss Orleans
The Magnificent Seven: Death by Water
Sepiachord





May 27 2009 6:08 AM

Playlist for the Weekending 5/24

Walter Sickert & THe ARmy of BRoken TOys: Viktagraph
Regina Spektor: 20 Years of Snow
Nick Cave: (Are You) The One That I've Been Waiting For?
Birdeatsbaby: Shiver Up the Spine
Jason Webley & Sxip Shirey: Regurgitated Lullaby
Waves Under Water: Nothing More
127: Doktor
Peculiar Pretzelmen: Midnight
Sophe Lux: Sophie Song
Bad Dream Good Breakfast: Footsteps
Voodoo Organist: If I Make It
Skeletonbreath: The Combustible Man
Jam: That's Entertainment
Danny Price and the Loose Change: Those Good Ol' Death Metal Days
Gogol Bordello: Start Wearing Purple
This Bike is a Pipe Bomb: A Hundred Dollars
Dropkick Murphys: Barroom Heroes
Wisteriax: Doves Never Sleep
Thunder in the Valley: Rooftops & Streets
James Gang: Shut It Down
Bone Orchard: Dancing with the Ghost of William Bonney
HUMANWINE: 1st Amendment
Hail Seizures: Song for the Ride
Neko Case: Don't Forget Me
ghostfire: Vaudevillian
Tatyana Sherman





May 27 2009 11:07 AM

Have a beautiful day!!!

good mood to you:)

LIFE-MUSIC-LOVE
Felina's Arrow





May 27 2009 12:24 AM

can't wait to see ya'll! sounds like a fun day! see you soon!!
~ poeina and felicia
IXAK





May 25 2009 1:01 AM

I like your music!!! your profile is cool too!!

Have a good one!!
Sepiachord





May 21 2009 1:42 PM

"Sophia Song" by Sophe Lux is the Sepiachord Song of the Day.

Sophe Lux

The Psychic Echo





May 13 2009 5:18 PM

Hello! We love your music! Great sound and amazing vocals!

We have a similar sound. Come have a listen if you get chance - hope you enjoy what you hear! :)

All the best & thanks for your support!

Love & light,
Eva Valentine & DarkStar


The Psychic Echo





May 15 2009 5:21 PM

Hi! Really love your music - Great sound.

All the best!

Love & light,
Eva Valentine & DarkStar :-)

Mistr MONK





May 12 2009 6:40 PM

vous savez quoi,
Je me remercie de vous avoir trouvé.

Mistr mONK
Jill Tracy





May 14 2009 9:10 PM

Hi Gwenny and army...
Just sending a little smoke signal your way. Miss you. The new music is spectacular! xox
purple





May 11 2009 10:37 PM

You need to play shows in chicago
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