Artist description Iris Ariel's signature sound incorporates melodic earthy guitar and vocals with accompanied keyboard and/or guitar effect harmonizing. The band's diversity ranges from basic guitar oriented Rock to experimental Alternative with Folk influenced vocals and guitar as their bedrock. The duo have applied the singer/songwriter principles of the 60's/70's era and have carried them into the 21st century with their own unique stylistic approach to music.

Music Style Alternative, Art Rock, Folk, Garage, Indie

Musical Influences Pearl Jam, Radiohead, REM, Pink Floyd, Cream, Kiss

Artist History Iris Ariel who's name translates "window to the soul" was founded in 2000 by Nic Nakamura and Adam Coop. Upon returning from a trip of the southwestern United States in September 2000, Nic began writing songs reflecting the transitional crossroad period he found his life in at the time. Shorty after, Nic teamed with longtime friend Adam Coop who he had worked with along with Nic's sisters Autumn and Rosie Nakamura in the band Highway 111. The duo have since recorded their debut concept album titled The Path, which they are officially releasing on mp3.com in June 2003.

Group Members Nic Nakamura (songwriter/guitar) Adam Coop (lead vocals/keyboard/bass)

Instruments Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Keyboards, Bass

Albums The Path

Location New Albany, Indiana - USA

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