Lilies on Mars is the recording project of Lisa Masia and Marina Cristofalo, two multi-instrumentalist musicians based in London.
Fascinated by the spirit of DIY, they produced and mixed their debut album, recorded at their home studio in east London and self-released in the spring of 2009 on their record label Elsewhere Factory. The album was mastered
by Bill Gautier (The Cure, Paul McCartney, John Peel, Fleet Foxes).
In May 2011 they released their second album “Wish You Were a Pony”, recorded and produced by Lilies on Mars and mixed by Dan Brantigan (Kaki King co-writer and musician). Aquarium’s Key, the first single from the record, was introduced in the UK by Tom Robinson and Ruth Barnes on BBC 6 Music: “We LOVE this band… that refrain about the ‘keeeeeys’ will get stuck in you head whether you like it or not. Then again how could you NOT like the almost perfect slice of indie-pop that these girls dish up.”
During their career Lilies on Mars have collaborated with highly respected musicians and composers, including Christian Fennesz, working on a remix of his song “The 7th String” which they have performed live together at the Palladium Theatre in Rome. After a very busy year performing in the London and UK underground scene they debuted at SXSW 2012 Festival in Austin, TX, opening for Ringo Deathstarr, Cashier N9, Alpine, Kidstreet and Silver Swans.
On the 25th of March 2013, Lilies on Mars release their third album titled “DOT TO DOT” on Long Song Records/Elsewhere Factory, Audioglobe distribuition. Recording sessions started at their home studio in London and ended at Lisa’s beach house in Sardinia, as their creative journey pulled them towards a tranquil space to develop and experiment with new sounds.
“Oceanic Landscape”, first single taken from the album features Italian singer-experimentalist Franco Battiato. Delivering the perfect blend of pop and experimentation is a trademark of both artists and gives a generous introduction to the full-length record. Oceanic Landscape has picked as “Track of The Week” by Simon Raymonde (Bella Union/Cocteau Twins) on his radio show on Amazing radio UK. Another special guest on DOT TO DOT is drummer Valentina Magaletti (The Oscillation, Kid Millions, Buttonhead).
