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niyarocks
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NIYA
» label: unsigned
» for fans of: PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth, A perfect Circle, Sound Garden, Hole, Blondie, The Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Lush, Lincoln Park, Fuel,Tool, Sleeter Kinney, The Distillers
» latest album:
"Niya Singles 2002"
2 tracks
running time 7:00
$3.00
2 tracks
running time 7:00
$3.00
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NIYA
NEWS
Niya has a new rockin drummer Darwin,come get him sloppy drunk and take advantage of his sexy body at our next gig at the Cup in Linden N.J on May 15th 2004. See our Tour dates for more info.
www.NiyaOnline.com
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Niya was formed back in 1998. Twin sisters Leigh Ann & Jenna were always in bands through out the years, and decided they wanted to start a band that was different from others, something that was not so typical on the music scene.
They met up with Rich Trotman within this time through a local music newspaper ad, and they started forming their musicial vision.
They later went through many drummers to weed out the missing link. (it was a very spinal tap situation with drummers for us) ha!
Through an internet ad, they found Darwin, and started creating their New eclectic style of rock n' roll with a punk twist.
Niya has openend for many heavy hitters in the past few years, including: The legendary MISFITS, Twisted Sister, Dee Snider, L.A. Guns, KingsX, and Fishbone.
They met up with Rich Trotman within this time through a local music newspaper ad, and they started forming their musicial vision.
They later went through many drummers to weed out the missing link. (it was a very spinal tap situation with drummers for us) ha!
Through an internet ad, they found Darwin, and started creating their New eclectic style of rock n' roll with a punk twist.
Niya has openend for many heavy hitters in the past few years, including: The legendary MISFITS, Twisted Sister, Dee Snider, L.A. Guns, KingsX, and Fishbone.
Why this name?
It is an old Icelantic secret, and if we told you... well, we would have to kill you.
Do you play live?
We try to play live as often as we can, in between writing and recording. WE LOVE PLAYING LIVE!
It is our biggest drive, that power and excitement to play in front of a live audience. There is no drug in the world that can beat that feeling!
It is our biggest drive, that power and excitement to play in front of a live audience. There is no drug in the world that can beat that feeling!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
We feel that the Internet helps local, unsigned bands get a chance to be heard. It is hard enough to try to sell your music to a huge market with no management or labels, so we feel that the internet is a great help in expanding your fanbase.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
OF COURSE! Who wouldn't! But it would have to be the right deal, one that we still own our rights to our music. We are not into getting screwed!
We are seeking a great indie label at this point, that would make us happy. If a big wig came around, then so be it. But it would have to be the right deal.
We are seeking a great indie label at this point, that would make us happy. If a big wig came around, then so be it. But it would have to be the right deal.
Band History:
Niya has been touring on the East Coast since 1999.
They have openend for The Misfits, Twisted Sister, L.A. Guns, Dee Snider, Fishbone, and Kings X along with many others.
Niya has 2 cd singles released, and are recording their 5 song demo for January 2004 release.
They have openend for The Misfits, Twisted Sister, L.A. Guns, Dee Snider, Fishbone, and Kings X along with many others.
Niya has 2 cd singles released, and are recording their 5 song demo for January 2004 release.
Your influences?
Well we all have many different influences, which we feel plays a major roll in our writing.
We are from one extreme to another, and it really shows in our diverse style of music.
Jenna is influenced more from the underground scene like PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth, Girls against Boys. Leigh Ann if more into Frank Zappa, Ozzy, black sabbath, slayer, Rich is a kiss freak, and loves a wide mix of all sorts of music.
Together it just works..
We are from one extreme to another, and it really shows in our diverse style of music.
Jenna is influenced more from the underground scene like PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth, Girls against Boys. Leigh Ann if more into Frank Zappa, Ozzy, black sabbath, slayer, Rich is a kiss freak, and loves a wide mix of all sorts of music.
Together it just works..
Favorite spot?
Any place rockin with beautiful weather!
Equipment used:
Ludwig Drums, Ibanez, Fender, Les Paul guitars, Fender Bass guitars.
Amps we use Marshals, Ampegs, A variety of Crazy pedals, & Ebows.
Amps we use Marshals, Ampegs, A variety of Crazy pedals, & Ebows.