Artist description A sonic three piece featuring an eclectic array of electronic drums, guitar, bass and viola (played through an amp & effects board). brillig's haunting vocals feature intertwining male & female harmonies, while hypnotic melodies and fractured rhythms venture into the darker side of electro pop.

Music Style experimental dark electropop

Musical Influences Bowie, Suede, The Cure, Nick Cave, Placebo

Artist History brillig formed in 1999 and underwent a lineup change in 2002. The band is now further exploring its pop element, and release another LP in mid 2003.

Group Members Denni Meredith (bass) Elizabeth Reid (viola, vocals, keyboards)Matt Swayne (guitar, vocals, drum programming)

Instruments guitar, viola (electric), bass, electronic drums, keyboards, male & female vocals

Albums 'Untangled' (LP 2000); 'Candles & Intrigue: Vol.2 '(compilation; Left As In Sinister 2000); 'Ingenious Diversions' (compilation; Shut Eye Records 2001); 'Nervous Tissue' (EP))

Press Reviews 2002 has been a great year for brillig, with a fantastic response to the EP 'Nervous Tissue' released in August. The EP has been well-received by press, public & radio, and tracks have featured on national radio station Triple J. The EP debuted at #1 on Three D Radio in August, and reached 55 in the Top 100 for 2002. It also placed #1 & #5 in two Top 10 lists for 2002 in Rip It Up Magazine. Recent reviews have described 'Nervous Tissue' as 'perfect in every sense of the word' (P. Pappas, Rip It Up); ' a class act by a class band' (AP Street, dB Magazine); 'eerie, classy, beautiful & strong' (Jet X, On Dit Magazine); 'intelligent & experimental; all 5 tracks are a standout!' (J Needs, Empire Magazine) For full reviews from the above magazines & live gig reviews, see brillig's webpage www.brillig.com.au

Additional Info A new full length album is planned for 2003

Location Adelaide, South Australia - Australia

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