Pretty Little Demons

American pop rock duo

Pretty Little Demons

Origin| Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres|

* Pop rock
* power pop
* garage rock
* pop punk

Years active| 2012–2015
Labels| Black Rainbow
Spinoffs| The Regrettes
Past members|

* Lydia Night
* Marlhy Murphy

Website| prettylittledemons.com

Pretty Little Demons was an American pop rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2012 by guitarist and vocalist Lydia Night and drummer Marlhy Murphy.[1][2][3] They are the youngest group to have played South by Southwest[4] and have performed onstage with Brett Anderson of The Donnas and Exene Cervenka of X.[5] Both Murphy and Night went on to form punk rock band The Regrettes in 2015.[6] L.J. Williamson of LA Weekly described the band as the "Best Band To Blow A Little Girl's Mind".[7]

## Musical style

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The band's musical style has been categorized as pop rock, power punk,[3] garage rock,[8] and pop punk,[9] citing influences including John Bonham, Bloc Party, Arctic Monkeys, Fleetwood Mac, Alison Mosshart, The Marvelettes, Diana Ross and Four Tops.[10] Brett Anderson of The Donnas said that "They work hard, play harder, and their songwriting skills belie their years."[5]

## Discography

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Studio albums

* Unknown Species (2014)[11]

EPs

* Flowers (2013)[12]

## Members

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* Lydia Night \- lead vocals, guitar
* Marlhy Murphy \- drums, backing vocals

## References

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1. ^ Morris, Megan. "Meet Dallas' Marlhy Murphy, the Youngest Performer in SXSW History". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
2. ^ OHANESIAN, LIZ (9 January 2017). "Teen Rockers The Regrettes Embrace Imperfection on Their Whirlwind Debut Album". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
3. ^ a b "Afternoon Snack: Pretty Little Demons". 18 February 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
4. ^ Ryder, Caroline (9 March 2013). "SXSW: Ryan Gosling's Connection to Pretty Little Demons, Fest's Youngest-Ever Group". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
5. ^ a b Borders, Lindsey (6 June 2013). "Interview with Pretty Little Demons' Lydia Night: Pretty, Little and Good". Retrieved 12 June 2018.
6. ^ James, Falling (31 May 2018). "Teen Rocker Lydia Night Is Empowering Women by Not Giving a Shit". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
7. ^ Williamson, L.J. "10 Fun L.A. Things to Do With Kids That Don't Suck For Grownups". LA Weekly. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
8. ^ Hogan, Marc (20 May 2014). "Tween Garage-Rockers Salute 'Twin Peaks' in Badass Video". Spin. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
9. ^ Keil, Jason. "Why You Shouldn't Make Any Assumptions About The Regrettes". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
10. ^ Padgett, Shelby (3 February 2015). "Your Next Favorite Band: Pretty Little Demons". Retrieved 13 June 2018.
11. ^ Dom, Pieter (May 2014). "LOG LADY REPRISES ROLE IN TWIN PEAKS THEMED MUSIC VIDEO FOR PRETTY LITTLE DEMONS". Welcome to Twin Peaks. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
12. ^ Ryder, Caroline (15 March 2013). "Sweet Lilttle Rock 'In' Roller". The Hollywood Reporter. 10: 47 - via EBSCOhost.

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