Lucius perform live in The Forum
by Mary Lucia and Lucius
February 28, 2014
Following the release of their debut album, WIldewoman, Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Lucius have been touring relentlessly. Last at The Current in October 2013, the band recently drove through the night from Kansas City, Mo., to play a sold-out show at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis on Feb. 20, 2014. That afternoon, Lucius stopped at MPR to play an exclusive live show in the Forum and to chat with The Current's Mary Lucia.
In talking to Mary, the members of Lucius described how much they've enjoyed touring, and how they take time to enjoy the scenery or even — weather permitting — some good old-fashioned swimming spots they might encounter along the way.
Mary asked the band about their conscious approach to how they present themselves visually; indeed, the band take their costuming and art direction very seriously. Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe describe how the Wildewoman cover was painted by Belgian pop artist Evelyne Axell and how the band had the good fortune to meet Axell's son.
There's also some pretty chilling talk about the house in Brooklyn, N.Y., where the band lived — along with a spectral housemate.
Songs Performed
"Tempest"
"Go Home"
"How Loud Your Heart Gets"
"Turn It Around"
All songs off the album Wildewoman, out now on Mom + Pop Records.
Hosted by Mary Lucia
Produced by Lindsay Kimball
Engineered by Michael DeMark, Andrew Danielsson and Erik Stromstad
