Sticky Jazz Interview Para Lia
Para Lia, Imagine New Model Army meets Fury In The Slaughterhouse, and Peter Hook's first solo venture from New Order called "Revenge" yeah, that is how this band sounds. Originally from Falkenberg Germany, Para Lia is an indie rock duo, now based in Cottbus near Berlin. Influenced by the rhythms and tones of '90s alt-rock and the synth density of '80s darkwave, their own sound blends melodic guitars, along with distinctive lead guitar and resonant synths. Comprised of René Methner (all instruments and vocals) and Cindy Methner (backing vocals), their band name was born of their love for Greece, with para lia, (παραλία) meaning "coast" or "beach" in Greek - a name full of mystery but optimism, which both has history and evokes a balance of the masculine and feminine. Deep literary references, and great music, these two are not to be overlooked.