LUNO is a Czech rock band founded in 2009 and consisting of Ema Brabcová, Martin "Šmity" Chmátal, Jan "Honza" Janečka, and Martin "Marty" Starý.
LUNO | |
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| Origin | Prague, Czechia |
| Genres | Rock, experimental rock |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | Ema Brabcová Martin Chmátal Jan Janečka Martin Starý |
History edit
LUNO was formed in 2009 by singer Ema Brabcová (Khoiba) and bassist Martin "Šmity" Chmátal (the Prostitutes[1]), who had both played in the band Roe-Deer since 1999. They were joined by guitarist Martin "Marty" Starý and drummer Jan "Honza" Janečka.[2]
LUNO's eponymous debut album was released at the end of 2010.[3] In January 2012, it was chosen by the web music magazine Musicserver as the ninth best Czech album of 2011.[4]
In 2011, the group released the EP Litato.[5][6] They issued their second studio album, Zeroth, in 2012, followed by the EP Lifecycles, in 2014. Their latest album, Close to Silence, came out in 2015.
Band members edit
- Ema Brabcová – vocals, keyboards
- Martin "Šmity" Chmátal – bass
- Jan "Honza" Janečka – drums
- Martin "Marty" Starý – guitar, keyboards
Discography edit
- Luno (2010)
- Litato (EP, 2011)
- Zeroth (2012)
- Lifecycles (EP, 2014)
- Close to Silence (2015)
References edit
- ^ "Baskytarista Šmity opustil the Prostitutes".
- ^ "Ema Brabcová spojila síly se Šmitym, a vznikl projekt Luno" [Ema Brabcová joined forces with Šmity, and the project Luno was born]. musicserver.cz (in Czech). 14 October 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "LUNO: Zatraceně blízko životu – Poslouchej.net".
- ^ "PUBLICISTIKA: Pětadvacet nejlepších českých alb roku 2011 (5-1)".
- ^ "Láska? Pro Luno odpověď na všechno".
- ^ "Rozhovor s Emou Brabcovou z LUNO" [Interview with Ema Brabcová of LUNO]. poslouchej.net (in Czech). 13 December 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2023.