Loris and the Lion

Loris and the Lion weave gentle tales of joy and loss; a patchwork of sonic delights to soothe the soul and feed the heart.

A duo from Liverpool, navigating life together accompanied by: fairytales; folktales; lifetales; a piano; a clarinet; a harmonium; a guitar (often bowed); too many effects pedals; sometimes a tenor recorder; some spooky sounding homemade bells; many other instruments we haven’t discovered yet; a shared love of choral music; an insatiable appetite for tea; a general love of nature (especially trees when looked up at from beneath); Joni Mitchell (naturally); Kate Bush (a first love); love (a second one).

Calling to mind the sounds and spirit of Joanna Newsom, Tori Amos and Jesca Hoop.

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For Folk's Sake: Best of 2021
"Criminally under-heard"

For Folk Sake

Bido Lito: Albums of the year 2021

"Their music is filled with the most exquisite lyrics that are accompanied by fragile piano, swarming strings and gossamer melodies."

Bido Lito // Where Are the Girl Bands

Fresh on the Net: Best New Music

"Mockingbird spends most of its time simmering, only momentarily rising and it almost feels like it would be pushed over the edge, only to snap back to Harris and her piano captivating us. This is contemporary folk at its best."

Fresh Faves // Fresh On The Net

Chloe Foy Support: Gig Review

"known for their haunting performances of songs that capture your heart and your imagination. So softly spoken as they entered the stage, then a cascade of emotion revealed itself to tear at the very fabric of your heart. Their songs are very pure in sound, the combination of acoustic guitar, keyboard, and harmonies create a soothing yet captivating atmosphere in the room."

New Sound Generation

Debut EP Review

"The best art defines its own parameters by creating its own world where its very existence makes complete and total sense. Which leads us to the magical duo that is Loris and The Lion, who give us a musical invitation to enter their world with their debut EP Jorinde and Joringel. Six tracks of otherworldly and metaphysical perfection, a truly delicious set of songs, pure contemplative sonic majesty. Thank you for taking the time to perfectly craft these compositions. Truly astonishing."

Liverpool Noise

Bido Lito: Hot Pink Tracks of the Month

"Loris and the Lion convey a haunting aura [...] with complex melodies and enchanting vocals from lead singer Georgia Harris, immersing whoever listens in an enveloping, chilling sound."

Bido Lito

Waxwing: Song Review

"Absolutely gorgeous — ambitious, thoughtful, eerie, and well-constructed."

Two Story Melody

Waxwing: Song Review

"There's both a starkness and delicate tone to the sound that makes for a superb juxtaposition."

Various Small Flames