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ELIZA

ELÍZA - Empire Fall out now worldwide !

About Me


NEW VIDEO -ELIZA - RETURN TO ME - DIRECTED BY MARTA MARIA AND KRISTIN ELVA.
Having travelled on one of Europe’s most celebrated musical journeys spanning 15 years, fronting three acclaimed bands, and perhaps best known as former lead singer of Icelandic rock band Bellatrix, Elíza Newman now launches her first single from her critically acclaimed debut solo offering ‘Empire Fall’ (Lavaland Records ).
‘Empire Fall’ written and arranged by Elíza was released in Britain in November 2007, and has been described by critics as : “a multi-headed beast, it is like listening to samples from the best female artists of the past two decades''(www.subba-cultcha.com), “a mighty fine debut “ (Crack Magazine) and “an album which grows with each listen and hints at more to come” (www.thisisfakediy.co.uk ) .
On the first double A-side single Elíza brings together the two opposite sides of the album to showcase its depth and eclectic style. The Sonic Youth inspired ‘Change my name’ , a fine example of the melodies and driving basslines Elíza is able to produce and deliver with strength , and the gorgeous ballad ‘Return to me’ subtle and fragile to the point of desolation, conveyed in a way that only someone with the depth of talent as Elíza can.
Elíza was just sweet-sixteen when she formed the all-girl punk rock outfit Kolrassa Krókríðandi / Bellatrix. The four teens released four albums on Bjork’s Bad Taste label and in the process earned the tag of hottest female band to come out of Iceland; as well as signing to Fierce Panda for the release of their fourth album , and a co-headlining UK tour with Coldplay. Kerrang! described Elíza as being a ‘spectacular vocal talent!’, while NME praised her as a ‘exhilarating, unhinged, untutored rough pop Diamond’. The media focus was unrelenting, and after headlining the Carling Stage at the Reading Festival 2000, Elíza took time out to further her musical armoury and embark on an intense course of study in operatic arts in London. Eventually finding herself wanting to connect both worlds and ‘create something epic’ Elíza formed her third band – Skandanavia. Tagged by many as being reminiscent of The Breeders and early Flaming Lips, Skandinavia picked up where Bellatrix had left off, receiving major critical acclaim.
With Empire Fall Elíza is back to weave us in to her inner world again , full of raw beauty and secret landscapes .
‘Change my name / Return to me ’ is released on digital download on the 10th of March 2008.
NEW SINGLE OUT ON DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ON THE 10TH OF MARCH !
EMPIRE FALL IS AVAILABLE IN ANY GOOD RECORD STORES IN THE UK & DOWNLOAD SITES WORLDWIDE .
BUY ALBUM HERE :
ITUNES
EMUSIC
HMV
ROUGH TRADE
AMAZON.COM
VIRGIN MEGASTORE
UK PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION BY :
CARGO RECORDS
BUY Icelandic edition at :
SMEKKLEYSA / BAD TASTE ONLINE SHOP
TÓNLIST.IS
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Member Since: 5/22/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/elizanewman
Band Members: Eliza Maria Geirsdottir Newman
Influences: Kate Bush , Velvet Underground , Puccini , The Beatles , Sonic Youth , Devo , Flaming Lips , Neil Young , ELO , ABBA , Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin , Outcast , Ride ,Maria Callas, Elliott Smith, dEUS, Debbie Harry, The Cure , Joni Mitchell , Regina Spektor , System of a Down ,Siouxsie Sioux , Spilverk Thjodana ,Mozart, Rick Rubin, Ella Fitzgerald,My Bloody Valentine ,Marlene Dietrich, and manymanymanymany more
Sounds Like:
"A truly mesmerizing voice .This is music to believe in , what more can you ask for?"

9 /10 Whisperin and Hollerin

’’This album needs some serious attention but it is worth the effort. A multi-headed beast, it is like listening to samples from the best female artists of the past two decades’’.’’Not a bad bibliography.
One day she may occupy the same place in musical history’’.
***1/2
www.subba-cultcha.com - Album Review.

’’This most talented songstress has produced a mighty fine debut she should be god damn proud of ! ’’.
****
Crack Magazine - Album Review.

“Eliza is sure to evoke devotion from many a listener as the drawn out manner succeeds in shining, she offers up an album which grows with each listen and hints at more to come from the former lead singer of Bellatrix.”
www.thisisfakediy.co.uk - album review

"Eliza Newman hasn’t shied away big guitars or ambitious punched out pop melodies. The twangy echoes and edgy songwriting definitely shine brighty"
***1/2
www.manchestermusic.co.uk
"The vocals from Eliza are outstanding. Imagine Kate Bush meeting Nico and you’d get a good idea how good she actually sounds"
9/10
Street Voice UK Music Magazine


"Eliza is a wonderful singer , her vocals work beautifully with the interesting arrangements,this is definitely worth checking out ,
A little gem"
Reykjavik Grapevine Magazine - Album Review.
’’This album is honest , sincere and beautiful . Elíza is a talented woman and we should be pleased with this album. The album was a joy to dive in to. Its great when albums have a purpose , thats art.
One of the best albums released this year’’.
Radio 2 Iceland - Album of the week.



Eliza playing the song Hjartagull live on Icelandic TV. 25.09.07.

Eliza @ at the Iceland Airwaves Festival 2007.

"Return to me " with its shattering violin solo was gorgeous , engaging , - placing her entirely above the relentless Kate Bush comparisons ".
Reykjavik Grapevine- Live Review

"Elíza..s abilities as a solo artist should be in no doubt to those who hear this album."
Collected Sounds - Album Review

"With sparkling melodies and exhilarating vocals weaving their way through each track Eliza has insured that her songs touch all."
RoomThirteen- Album Review

"This is essentially a cracking indie pop single."
www.musicomh.com

"Devastatingly beautiful - need we say more?"
Losing Today Magazine

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Record Label: LAVALAND RECORDS (Dist:Cargo/State 51/ Bad Taste)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tónleikar / Concert Organ Reykjavik + TV appearance !

Hæ hó ! Allir að mæta í stuði á Organ fimmtudaginn 8.maí ! Þar mun fara fram mikið húllumhæ og tónlistarsvall ! Come on down to Organ for a musical feast on the 8th of May ! xEp.s horfa á Kastljós á ...
Posted by ELIZA on Wed, 07 May 2008 08:38:00 PST

SINGLE REVIEWS on musicOHM.com and Whisperin and Hollerin

More reviews check it out !xEMusicOHM.com - Single Review Change my name / Return to me One time singer with Bellatrix, Eliza Newman returns with Change My Name, the first single to be taken from her ...
Posted by ELIZA on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:41:00 PST

NEW VIDEO - RETURN TO ME !!!

Hi , Here is the new video to the song RETURN TO ME of my new single. My friends Marta María and Kristín Elva directed and animated it . Its so lovely , my heart is full of love for them : ) takktak...
Posted by ELIZA on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:04:00 PST

LIVE REVIEW - gig at the Social London 10.03.08

Check it out , Live Review / Cakespank www.cakespank.co.ukEliza @ The Social 10th March* ReviewsA singer billed simply as ’Eliza’ is the closing act when I return for another gig at my fav...
Posted by ELIZA on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:54:00 PST

NEW SINGLE , TOUR AND VIDEO + COOL REVIEW!

Hello hello ! Loads of stuff happening these days , so here goes .. I have a new single out on the 10th of March on digital download . Its got the songs Change my name and Return to me (double A-side...
Posted by ELIZA on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:59:00 PST

MORE GREAT ALBUM REVIEWS IN : Collected Sounds and RoomThirteen

Hi ho ! here are some more cool reviews for the album : ) xE P.s news to come very soon on a UK tour and single ! Collected Sounds Album Review - Empire Fall Eliza Newman once fronted Icelandic art...
Posted by ELIZA on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:13:00 PST

9 out of 10 Review in Street Voice UK Music Magazine!

Hey folks ,Another fine review for the album : ELIZA - Empire Fall: I really enjoyed this alternative rock album simply because there was something more to this than other releases in this genre of mu...
Posted by ELIZA on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:50:00 PST

ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW - LONDON !

hallooooo ! Me and my lovely band will be performing at the Heavenly Social in London on Monday the 12th of November to celebrate the release of my new album Empire Fall in the UK .We are on stage at ...
Posted by ELIZA on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:13:00 PST

Cover Girl - Photos and Reviews from Airwaves !

Hæ hó from the winter wonderland !Here are some of the reviews and photos from Iceland Airwaves , I played three gigs in as many days and it sure was fuuuuun, or as we say in Ice mikið stuuuð. I even...
Posted by ELIZA on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:17:00 PST

UK Album release, Airwaves Festival and more cool reviews ! !

Hi Folks its all happening this week! indeed !My album Empire Fall is out today worldvide on Digital Download and in the UK through Lavaland/Cargo Records. Go get it you know you want to ! : )Check ...
Posted by ELIZA on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:53:00 PST