I attended McGill for a semester, but then dropped out to return to Toronto and focus on my own music and to start a band. Throughout high school, I was preparing to go to university for music, with violin. My Mom runs a music school and I was very privileged to be able to attend the school and take several different types of lessons growing up. My drummer was saying a little while ago that some of the guitar lines I write remind him of Bach! It’s also great to have a knowledge of theory and harmony especially when arranging and creating parts and harmonies. ,My classical background subconsciously affects everything I write since it was my focus for so long, and my first introduction to playing music. How does this influence Luna Li and the sound you create? Was there a moment where you chose to create your own music versus carry on with a classical career or was this a natural progression for you?
You’re a classically trained pianist and violinist. Alanna Gurr and Charlotte Moore of Holy Smokes Festival caught up with her to discuss representation in music and their creative process. In June 2018, she released a new video for her single “Silver Into Rain.” She’ll be performing at the Wavelength Winter Festival this February 17th. Toronto-based Luna Li has been playing shows around Ontario and Quebec for the past 3 years, and has released three music videos and a debut EP, Opal Angel, in October 2017. Playing: Wavelength Winter Festival, Sunday The Garrison.
Purveyor of: Dreamy rock with beautiful melodies