Lorena B

Lorena B was an Israeli electronic band, whose music is a fusion of soft Icelandic sounds and harsh electronica. Today Yoav and Roi are working with Johnny Sharoni on their new band "Garden city movement". Adi continued solo.

Lorena B
Lorena B performing live at The Good Ship in London launching their 2011 UK Tour
Background information
OriginJerusalem
GenresElectronica, Post-dubstep, Alternative Rock
Years active2010–2012
Websitelorena-b.com
Past membersAdi Ulmansky
Yoav Sa'ar
Roi Avital

Biography

Lorena B combines vocals, electronic beats, and a unique sound. Since its inception, the band has created a live show with a variety of sounds, mixing rock and electronica. With the release of their self-produced debut album, Siblings, Lorena B went on their first tour in the UK. Songs from the album were played on the Jarvis Cocker's[1] Sunday Service show on BBC Radio 6 Music, London's XFM, and on many blogs around the net. The first single, "Swallow my Gum" released a music video that received media comment,[2] and has been played on MTV IL. Since the band's conception, Lorena B has cooperated with DJs, such as dubstep producer Borgore; they have also played as main support for the American rock trio Blonde Redhead[3][4] and for the Canadian electro duo, Junior Boys.

Siblings
Lorena B's Debut Album "Siblings"

Siblings (Released 30 April 2011)[5] was self-produced by the band in a process that took over a year. The album's personal and warm sound has been described as a rich and colourful musical experience, taking the listener seamlessly through different musical landscapes from delicate to violent emotions.[6]

Track listing
  1. "Flamingo Pink" – 1:32
  2. "Intro" – 2:00
  3. "Swallow my Gum" – 5:01
  4. "Swallow my Gum 2" – 3:31
  5. "The Queen's Speech" – 1:28
  6. "I'm Not Intro Anything" – 4:19
  7. "Limbo Love" – 4:04
  8. "I am Something" – 3:33
  9. "Bonus Track" – 2:53

UK tour

During the last few days of the band's UK tour for their debut album, they stumbled upon Jarvis Cocker in Central London, in a friendly encounter, they gave him a copy of their album, not knowing that he will play their track "Intro" on his radio show "Sunday Service" on BBC Radio 6 Music the following day.[7] Cocker introduced the song by amusingly mentioning that it's not the first track of the album.

EP

The self-titled EP was released in mid January 2012, "UR"[8] and "ReFeel" from the EP have premiered online and performed live on stage in late 2011 which made it clear that the musical direction has developed into a new electronic-based, Post-dubstep sound.

Track listing
  1. "UR" – 5:06
  2. "Jelly Pen For Jelly Words" – 3:22
  3. "Safe Steps" – 2:44
  4. "Waste" – 3:29
  5. "Golden Crown" – 2:34
  6. "Re-Feel" – 3:47
  7. "Waste (Chopped & Screwed)" – 4:54

Music videos

Lorena B is known for its emphasis on visual and experimental components associated with their musical productions.

Year Title Director
2011 "Swallow my Gum" Ido Shor[9]
2011 "I am Something" Pavel Bolo[10]
2011 "The Queen's Speech" Ori Sinai[11]
2011 "Swallow my Gum 2"[12][13] Ori Sinai[14]
2011 "UR" Ori Sinai[15]

References
  1. Julia Penn (27 June 2011). "לורנה בי" נולדה מחדש אחרי שגם לה חתכו ["Lorena B" was reborn after that she cut] (in Hebrew). Haaretz. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  2. Elkana Shore (21 August 2011). מעורב ירושלמי: על לורנה בי [Jerusalem mix: on Lorena B] (in Hebrew). NRG. Retrieved 21 August 2011. 'Swallow my Gum' Music Review.
  3. לורנה בי מחממים את בלונד רדהד ומפנקים בשיר חדש ובלעדי [Lorena B heats Blonde Redhead and indulges in exclusive new song] (in Hebrew). City Mouse Online. 8 October 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
  4. Shereen Levy (9 January 2011). צעקה 3 • איך היה בהופעה של בלונד רדהד? [Scream 3 • How was the performance by Blonde Redhead?] (in Hebrew). Nana10. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
  5. "'Siblings' Music Review". StoneyRoads. 12 May 2011. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  6. "Swallow my Gum". welikeit.indie. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  7. "Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service: Adam Curtis makes a welcome return". BBC. 22 May 2011. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  8. "UR in Cruel Rhythm". Cruel Rhythm. 16 August 2011. Archived from the original on 28 October 2011. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
  9. "Swallow my Gum (dir. Ido Shor)". YouTube. 4 January 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  10. "I am Something (dir. Pavel Bolo)". YouTube. 17 April 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  11. "The Queen's Speech (dir. Ori Sinai)". YouTube. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  12. "VIDEO: Lorena B – Swallow my Gum 2". God is in the TV Zine. 28 July 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
  13. קליפ: לורנה בי בולעת ת'מסטיק [Clip: Lorena B swallows gum] (in Hebrew). Ynet. 18 July 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  14. "Swallow my Gum 2 (dir. Ori Sinai)". YouTube. 12 July 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  15. "UR (dir. Ori Sinai)". YouTube. 12 August 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
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