Formed by lead vocalists and songwriters Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, acclaimed indie band Lucius is best known for their sinuous harmonies and highly-original, pop-noir musical artistry. The group, which includes multi-instrumentalists Peter Lalish and Dan Molad, have released three albums, and toured the globe, cultivating a passionate following for their ingenious art-pop creations and exhilarating live performances. The gifted melodicists and songwriters bring a startling level of musicianship to Lucius — which is evident in the astounding talent they’ve collaborated with over the course of their prolific 16-year career.
The story of Lucius comes full circle on this new self-titled and self-produced album. It was loosely inspired by a recent re-recording of their debut album, Wildewoman, roughly ten years after its release. When they got together to write, it was often talking through relationships, grief, and home life. The roots of this album are domestic, personal experiences. The music performances on this entire record are filled with a craft that brings the most out of the words. This isn’t simply beats and melody while the singers tell a tale. The instruments intertwine in ways that are both organic and purposeful. Lucius often plays with duality, reflection, and symmetry, echoed in their onstage look, singing as one voice – “dressing the sound” as they call it. You can hear the personalities come through on this record; Holly is more of the introvert and Jess more of the extrovert, the balance between inner dialogue and an invitation.