So who are these masked people in the picture above you ask? Well they are WU LYF (World Unite/Lucifer Youth Foundation) a heavy pop band from Manchester, England. The band also refers to themselves as WU LF, Tu-Wang Gang, and a couple other names as well as being formerly known as Vagina Wolf. Other than that, there's not much information about them since they've taken a very mysterious approach to the music game and have not done any interviews (oh they are big fans of Wu-Tang Clan). Many have said that their mystique is simply a gimmick and they're just trying to garner attention, but after you actually listen to their music you'll understand why people are extremely excited to see where this band goes. Since last year, the band's buzz has skyrocketed and A&R's have been desperately trying to get their greasy paws on them, but have so far failed largely due to the fact that WU LYF is already content with doing things their way. They sort of remind me of OFWGKTA in the sense that they have this cult-like aura around them that their fans have really backed up, not to mention how both utilize their intensity and mystique to full potential to make the masses go crazy over them. The "dramatic, tortured" lead vocals could take some getting used to for some, but what has really drawn me to the group is their style of play on the guitar, their constant incorporation of the organ (it just gives me this very nostalgic feeling whenever I hear it, I can't really explain it), and the amazing imagery they portray in their music videos. Currently the band is prepping their debut album titled Go Tell Fire To The Mountain, which is set for a June 13th release date via L Y F Recordings and continuing to tour around the world (they recently just played their first shows here in the US in New York). Below is the first offering from their previously mentioned upcoming debut album and is called L Y F (featuring a clip of Ol' Dirty Bastard speaking on MTV at the end of the video).
Download L Y F here along with a compilation of what I believe to be is the rest of their, so far released, music here.
Like them on Facebook or visit their website http://www.luciferyouthfoundation.org/.
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