La Luz (band)

La Luz
La Luz
	Performing on tour in 2015
Background information
Origin	Seattle, Washington, United States
Genres	Surf music, doo wop, neo-psychedelia
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Hardly Art, Burger Records
Members	Shana Cleveland; Audrey Johnson; Maryam Qudus; Lee Johnson;
Past members	Alice Sandahl; Lena Simon; Marian Li Pino; Abbey Blackwell;
Website	laluzband.com

La Luz is an American rock band from Seattle, founded in 2012 by Shana Cleveland, Marian Li Pino, Alice Sandahl, and Abbey Blackwell. La Luz has received critical acclaim following the release of four studio albums on Hardly Art: It's Alive, Weirdo Shrine,^[1] Floating Features,^[2] the self-titled La Luz^[3] and News of the Universe on Sub Pop.

La Luz is known for their "surf noir" style, with layered vocal harmonies.^[4] Their energetic live shows often include Soul Train–inspired dance contests and crowd surfing.^[5]

^ Presley, Katie (July 29, 2015). "Review: La Luz, 'Weirdo Shrine'". NPR.
^ Kapoor, Vikesh (May 11, 2018). "Pop Review: La Luz: Floating Features'". The Times.
^ Pinnock, Tom (October 22, 2021). "Album Review: La Luz - La Luz". Uncut.
^ Lobenfeld, Claire (September 16, 2013). "La Luz: "Pink Slime" (Stereogum Premiere)". stereogum.com.
^ Douglas, Martin (September 16, 2013). "La Luz Just Wants Us All To Dance And Cry". MTV.com.

[1] Presley, Katie (July 29, 2015). "Review: La Luz, 'Weirdo Shrine'". NPR.

[2] Kapoor, Vikesh (May 11, 2018). "Pop Review: La Luz: Floating Features'". The Times.

[3] Pinnock, Tom (October 22, 2021). "Album Review: La Luz - La Luz". Uncut.

[4] Lobenfeld, Claire (September 16, 2013). "La Luz: "Pink Slime" (Stereogum Premiere)". stereogum.com.

[5] Douglas, Martin (September 16, 2013). "La Luz Just Wants Us All To Dance And Cry". MTV.com.

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