we didn’t want a band name that gets caught up in its own self-image or that tries too hard to make a statement. we want our name to be memorable to the listener of course, but ultimately our music should define and communicate who we are more than anything else.

lily white boys has not played live in a number of years because we're living in different cities. however, we've always had fun playing live although it can be nerve wracking as an electronic band using technology that is sometimes reliable and sometimes not. still there is something amazing about playing live and hearing the audience singing your songs along with you.

it's leveling the playing field between the old corporate players in the record industry and the new emerging grass roots artists. the true winners will be the ones who embrace the new technology.

major label record contracts aren't truly equitable to artists until the label needs the artist more than the artist needs the label. unfortunately it doesn't make much sense to sign with a major until you reach the point that you really don't have to.

donE vee and shahrobo met in 1987 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. while electronic synth music was wildly popular abroad and in larger US cities, the southeast US was not ready to give up southern rock-n-roll for electronic blips and beats.

despite the fact that lily white boys never gave in to the pressure to cover "Freebird", the electronic concept did catch on, and a cult following grew attending their performances at venues across campus and, later, alternative music clubs and events across the state.

today, lily white boys concentrates on composing new music and studio performances. new wave has become old wave and retro has become modern, and musical styles will continue to evolve. the band believes there is always room to create new music if you are willing to sound a bit different from everyone else.

lwb has always been inspired by electronic sound. if you like bands such as The Cure, New Order, Depeche Mode, Thompson Twins, Talk Talk, Psychedelic Furs, Squeeze, Red Flag, XTC, Oingo Boingo, Pet Shop Boys, The Smiths, or Tears for Fears, then you will likely enjoy our music.

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Kurzweil, Korg, EMU, Oberheim, Roland, Kawai, Alesis, Ensoniq, Yamaha, dbx, Tascam, Digidesign, Steinberg, Propellerheads, and of course, Indian Valley.

lily white boys music and lyrics can be found at www.lilywhiteboys.com