Linea Aspera (band)

Linea Aspera
OriginLondon, England
GenresDark wave, minimal wave, EBM
Years active2011–2013, 2019–present
LabelsDark Entries
Members
  • Zoè Zanias
  • Ryan Ambridge
Websitewww.darkentriesrecords.com/bands/linea-aspera/

Linea Aspera is an English electronic music duo from London, formed in 2011. The band is fronted by vocalist Zoè Zanias (born Alison Lewis), with Ryan Ambridge on synthesizers. Zanias writes the lyrics while Ambridge writes the electronics, as well as mixing and producing the recordings.[1][2][3]

The band name is derived from the anatomical term linea aspera, which refers to the muscle attachment on the back of the human femur. The band felt the English translation of "rough line" fit their style and the biological themes in their songs.[4]

  1. ^ "Linea Aspera to launch debut album on Dark Entries label". Sideline Music Magazine. 19 September 2012. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Linea Aspera – Linea Aspera (CD – Dark Entries Records/Genetic Records)". Sideline Music Magazine. 2 December 2012. Archived from the original on 9 December 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Live: M!R!M Linea Aspera". Nemesis to Go. January 2012. Archived from the original on 13 January 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  4. ^ Blackmarquis, Philippe (April 2013). "Interview: Linea Aspera" (PDF). Peek-A-Boo Music Magazine (9). Ghent, BE: 18. Retrieved 15 February 2022.