Liily

Liily is a Los Angeles–based rock band formed in 2016. Their music has been described as alternative rock, with elements of post-punk and dance-punk.^[1]

Liily
Years active	2016–present
Members	Dylan Nash Maxx Morando Sam De La Torre Charlie Anastasis
Website	www.liilytheband.com

History

Liily was formed in Los Angeles in 2016. Members include frontman Dylan Nash, guitarist Sam De La Torre, bassist Charlie Anastasis, and drummer Maxx Morando.^[2] The group met while attending music school.^[2][3] Morando was a former dummer of The Regrettes.^[4]

In 2018, Liily released their debut single "Toro" on Flush Records.^[5] In 2019, the group released their EP I Can Fool Anybody in This Town. They subsequently toured in the United States and Europe, and played at festivals such as Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo.^[6]

Liily began to work on their follow-up immediately after the release of I Can Fool Anybody in This Town. Much of the material was written in Joshua Tree National Park in January 2020. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, the bandmembers continued to work on material individually.^[7] In 2021, the album TV or Not TV was released on Flush Records.^[8] It marked a shift to a more intense, electronic influenced sound.^[9] The album was produced by Joe Chiccarelli.^[7]

In 2022, the band participated in Miley's New Year's Eve Party.^[10][11] The band is set to tour with Fidlar in the winter of 2023.^[12]

References

1. Lesuer, Mike (December 15, 2022). "Liily Return with a Stab at Industrial Dance Music on New Single "Applause"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
2. Hughes, Mia (August 24, 2021). "Liily: chaotic LA rock'n'roll for the internet generation". NME. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
3. "Liily Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
4. Gibson, Kelsey (May 24, 2022). "Who Is Miley Cyrus' Rumored Boyfriend? All About Maxx Morando". People. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
5. Mosk, Mitch (August 20, 2018). "LA's Liily Debut "Toro" with Feverish Chaos and Hard Rock Fury". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
6. "'5 Questions With': Liily". Equate Magazine. October 28, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
7. Lankford, William R. (November 16, 2021). "THEY'RE CALLED, LIILY". Reserved Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
8. Williams, Sophie (October 20, 2021). "Liily – 'TV Or Not TV' review: an ambitious, risk-taking debut". NME. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
9. Benitez-Eves, Tina (July 29, 2021). "Liily Lose Linear, Musical Lines on "Odds Are It's Blue"". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
10. Swan, Allison; Crowley; Vituscka, James (December 31, 2022). "Why Miley Cyrus Was 'Inspired' To Invite BF Maxx Morando's Band To Play On NYE Special (Exclusive)". Hollywood Life. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
11. Legaspi, Althea (January 1, 2023). "Miley Cyrus Ushers in 2023 With New Song Announcement". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
12. Chavez, Connie (December 6, 2022). "Fidlar & Liily At The Observatory North Park On Feb. 22 –". mxdwn. Retrieved February 2, 2023.