Artist Information Biography "Though these eyes are broken, well these ears truly see right...in black and white." Lachi sings, referring to her legal blindness, and her true ability to see through black and white piano keys. In an industry where songwriting has become a formula instead of an art, Lachi's recent masterpiece, the "Ugly Beautiful" EP, has garnered much musical respect from uncountable reviewers, as her vocal and lyrical prowess "captures what was once a great time for music" (Radio Indy). With a performance deemed "consistently good" and "with sultry delivery" by Computer Music Magazine, and "standout" by NYU's Washington Square News, Lachi brings the art back into songwriting and the vigor into performing. The "Ugly Beautiful" EP, a mix of classical strings, pop piano, jazz vocals, and rock guitar, has found its way into the college, internet and satellite radio market, landing hit song "We Can Fly," onto the CMJ New Music Report CD Sampler. The track has also found it's way onto Dirt Bag Records' Navy Seals Album, Motley Crew's Nikki Sixx Autoboiography Music Sampler, and many other compilations including those of Violet Femmes, Red Gorilla, NYU Gallatone, and Acoustic Fuel. With digital distribution through MJM, and availability through select Borders and Best Buy stores, "Ugly Beautiful" pops its diamond head above the rough. With a lot of her lyrics inspired by the stigmas of her visual impairment, her musical honesty and depth has won her recognition as a Musician's Atlas' 2006 Independent Music Awards finalist and grabbed her featured spots on National Public Radio, Joey Reynold's AM Radio Show and Junior's Cave Magazine to name a few. Urban Mainstream Magazine praises her as a "gifted and inspiring young lady." Her performances at SxSW and other notable festivals have landed her a landslide of awesome buzz and opportunities including a set at the renowned Knitting Factory, and a good deal of radio coverage. Reviewers have said: Her band creates a formula of beautiful lyrics that encourages, innovates and puts the soul at peace with a rocking edge. -Girls Rock n Girls Rule Blog If you...just want to hear some good, female fronted piano rock, then "Ugly Beautiful" is a CD well worth hearing. -RadioIndy.com She has a sound that will easily distinguish her from other artists. With a voice that speaks to music lovers ' heart & soul, Lachi is creating something through her music that is memorable -Junior's Cave Magazine A gifted and inspiring young lady. -Shinobi of Urban Mainstream Magazine (pg 35) Calls her performance consistently good withsultry delivery. -Jose Saez of Computer Music Magazine A standout performer -Brittany Adams of Washington Square News Lachi...is to make a name for herself. -NPR WFUV 90.7 of Fordham University in NYC "She...embraces music as part of her identity...It's not just her voice and her music that's captivating, it's the story that she tells in her lyrics." -L-Cast: New York Indi Music Podcast Instrumentation Lachi - Vocals, Piano/Keyboards, production --Band-- Jamie Diaz- Bass Andre Donatien- Guitar Joe Livingston- Drums Micah Banner Baine- Guitar Discography "Ugly Beautiful" ~ We Can Fly Slow Down Ugly Beautirul EP: Ugly Beautiful These Words Naked Man Funny Girl Broke My Heart Spiral Control Links http://www.ulachi.com FACEBOOK PAGE ULACHI.COM REVERB NATION