Lawrence (band)
Lawrence | |
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| Origin | New York, NY |
| Genres | soul-pop |
| Years active | 2013-Present |
| Website | http://lawrencetheband.com/ |
Lawrence is a US-based soul-pop group comprised of siblings Clyde Lawrence (25) and Gracie Lawrence (21). Founded in New York City, Lawrence is an eight-piece soul-pop group specializing in keyboard-driven rhythms, energetic horns, and catchy melodies.[1]
History
Clyde and Gracie Lawrence have been writing songs since their early childhood in New York City. After many years playing together, the duo officially created Lawrence with additional friends from childhood and college.
Their sophomore album, aptly titled Living Room, was released in September 2018. Living Room promptly reached #2 on the iTunes R&B/Soul chart, earned a featured placement on Spotify’s “New Music Friday” playlist, and led the band to its late-night television debut on NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly. The album ranges from R&B/funk feel-good pop songs to soulful and cinematic ballads.[2] Co-produced by bandmates Jordan Cohen (tenor/baritone saxophone) and Jonny Koh (guitar), Brooklyn-based producer Eli Crews, and Clyde and Gracie themselves, Living Room chronicles the life of two kids growing up into (almost) fully formed humans and the trials and tribulations along the way, including break-ups, make-ups, a family loss, and the attempt to find harmony between excitement, anxiety, melancholy, and empowerment. [3] Sonically, the album combines elements of Lawrence’s old and new influences by mixing live with electronic, analog with digital, and meticulousness with spontaneity. [4]
With their high-energy sound and completely live arrangements, they have gained a devoted following of all ages, demographics, and musical backgrounds.[5] Lawrence has sold out headline shows across the country and appeared at festivals including Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Firefly, Okeechobee, Hangout, and many more. [6] The band has also opened for notable acts such as Lake Street Dive, Vulfpeck, Jon Bellion, Soulive, Jacob Collier, Blues Traveler, O.A.R., Bernhoft, and others. [7]
In addition to the band, Clyde and Gracie Lawrence also work in other artistic fields. Clyde has composed songs and score for films such as Miss Congeniality (2000), Music and Lyrics (2007), The Rewrite (2015), Landline (2017), and an upcoming Disney film Noelle (2019).[8] At age six, Clyde was admitted as the youngest member to the Songwriters Guild of America. [9] Gracie is an accomplished actress, and can be seen as a series regular alongside John Caroll Lynch, Leslie Odom Jr., and Sturgill Simpson in the CBS All-Access murder mystery One Dollar. [10] Gracie has also appeared on Broadway in Brighton Beach Memoirs (2009), in films such as The Sitter (2011) and Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009), and in television shows such as The Good Wife (2012), The Americans (2014), and Younger (2015). [11]
Band members
- Gracie Lawrence - Vocals
- Clyde Lawrence - Vocals/Keyboard
- Sam Askin - Drums
- Sumner Becker - Alto Sax
- Jordan Cohen - Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Background Vocals
- Michael Karsh - Bass, Background Vocals
- Jonny Koh - Guitar, Background Vocals
- Marc Langer - Trumpet
Discography
Studio albums
- Living Room (2018)
- Breakfast (2017)
- Homesick (2013
Singles
- "Make A Move" (2018)
- "Probably Up" (2018)
- "Misty Morning" (2017)
- "Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me?" (2017)
References
- ↑ Rathe, Adam (2017-05-11). "Meet Lawrence, the World Economic Forum's Favorite Rock Band". Town & Country. Retrieved 2019-01-07.
- ↑ Rathe, Adam (2017-05-11). "Meet Lawrence, the World Economic Forum's Favorite Rock Band". Town & Country. Retrieved 2019-01-07.
- ↑ Cala, Christina (2017-04-13). "Siblings Gracie And Clyde Lawrence On Touring And The Meaning Of Home". NPR. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ↑ Primus, Brent (2019-03-06). "Lawrence Bio". Lawrence. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ↑ Cala, Christina (2017-04-13). "Siblings Gracie And Clyde Lawrence On Touring And The Meaning Of Home". NPR. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ↑ Primus, Brent (2019-03-06). "Lawrence Bio". Lawrence. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ↑ Primus, Brent (2019-03-06). "Lawrence Bio". Lawrence. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ↑ Cala, Christina (2017-04-13). "Siblings Gracie And Clyde Lawrence On Touring And The Meaning Of Home". NPR. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ↑ Primus, Brent (2019-03-06). "Lawrence Bio". Lawrence. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ↑ Radziwon, Alyssa (2019-03-06). "Lawrence Bio". Lawrence. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ↑ Cala, Christina (2017-04-13). "Siblings Gracie And Clyde Lawrence On Touring And The Meaning Of Home". NPR. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
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