LEYA
Harpist Marilu Donovan and violinist/vocalist Adam Markiewicz are NYC-based duo LEYA.
The group balances between worlds of beauty and grit; dreamstate operatic vocals, detuned harp reverberations, and lush, droning harmonies swirl into a sound that is entirely unique - simultaneously otherworldly, beautiful and unsettling.
LEYA has released a steady volume of work in several years. Their two albums via NNA Tapes, The Fool (2018) and its critically acclaimed follow-up Flood Dream (2020), exist alongside a number of collaborations. LEYA has worked with Brooke Candy/PornHub, Actress, Eartheater, Liturgy, Drew McDowall, Deli Girls, Christina Vantzou, and many more in formats ranging from collaborative EPs to singles to adult films. Most recently they teamed with Surfgang rapper Babyxsosa in the production of a Hood by Air fashion show.
2022 will see the release of LEYA's first mixtape, and a new full-length album.
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