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"Republic of MTV"

'...It's a luxury to have an artist like Lilian Hak in our own country. Usually you have to look to France, England, Germany or Scandinavia for this kind of electro-pop with female vocals. Now and then Lilian's music sounds dark, but super-sexy at the same time. Add a certain rock&roll magic on stage, and you know plenty...' - Broadcast media


"Parool"

'...It is difficult to define Hak's music. Descriptions range from 'dreamy electronic avant-garde', 'dark beats and grating soundscapes', to 'music that transcends boring uniformity...' - Newspaper


"OOR"

'...Lilian Hak is like a Siren: she lures you with her appearance and enchanting music and when you stand before her she devours you...' - Music magazine


"good2b"

'...The sensual full-bodied voice, combined with rushing electronic beats and powerful lyrics are definitely melodic and catchy. The overall sound of the music versus the diversity of the songs make this an exciting album. Best keep an eye on this exceptional lady before she leaves the country and never returns...' - Lifestyle website


"nrc.next"

'...Lilian Hak who is herself responsible for most of the synthesizing and programming, understands well how to use these to build up tension. She also proves that looking for a new way of expressing sound doesn't mean you can't produce an exciting and accessible song...' - Newspaper


"LiveXS"

'...Especially with the wonderful grinding base and soothing vocals in the electro ballad 'Please' she proves she is a lot more balanced than the Canadian act 'Peaches' to whom she is often compared...' - Music magazine


"Platomania"

'...A fresh and adventurous record by a musician who really makes good on the expectations raised by her exceptional debut...' - Music magazine


"3VOOR12/Utrecht"

'...Using voice samples, dreamy vocals, laptop noises and synthesizers she creates her own fantastic unique sound in an avant-garde atmosphere...' - Music website


"VPRO's Club 3VOOR12"

'...Lilian is a wonderful woman who really understands electronics and has a feel for good pulsating electro songs...' - Radioprogramme


"Plato"

'...Intriguing, seductive pop songs which produce a perfect balance between experiment and entertainment...' - Record store


Discography

LOVE'S VICTORY MARCH (CD)
October 2006, Steamin'Soundworks
steam2006-4 | 8711539043353

STITCH MY NAME (cd-single)
April 2007, Steamin'Soundworks
steam2007-1 | 8711539046903

FACES (cd-single)
September 2006, Steamin'Soundworks
steam2006-2 | 8711539041564

FACES (12'')
October 2006, Steamin'Soundworks
steam2006-3 | 8711539041571

SILENCE FEELS SAFE (CD)
October 2004, Siren Music
Hak200704

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Bio

ABOUT LILIAN HAK

Lilian Hak is a singer who creates progressive electronic music and is not afraid to experiment. Using laptop, voice, frantic guitars and synthesizers she creates her own sound; dark but sensual at the same time. Lilian writes/produces all her own music and plays almost all of the instruments.

Towards the end of 2004 she released her debut album 'Silence Feels Safe', which received critical acclaim in the press and was distributed through the majority Dutch independent record shop chains. Several songs on that album also received national airplay. In 2005, Ann Demeulemeester, a fashion designer from Antwerp, used one track during her fashion show in Paris for the men's spring wear collection 2006.

Lilian also produces various instrumental tracks and remixes under the alias of KaH. 'Stokers Siding' was the first KaH song included on the Kink FM compilation album 'X- Rated: The DARK Files'. This album was released in April 2006 and is distributed by Clearspot (for the Netherlands) and Soleilmoon (international).

'LOVE'S VICTORY MARCH'

Lilian's second, self-produced and performed album 'Love's Victory March' was released in October 2006 on the Steamin'Soundworks label. This collection of twelve pop songs show that Lilian does not shy away from the electronic sound. She uses voice samples, vocals, frantic guitar noises and synthesizers to create her own unique sound. This shows that 'Love’s Victory March' produces a perfect balance between experiment and entertainment.

'Faces' (September 2006) was the first single along with remixes by Scanner, aka Robin Rimbaud (UK), Vector Lovers (UK), and KaH. The single including all the remixes was also released on vinyl. 'Faces' received airplay on national radio and the remix by Vector Lovers was included on the international promotional CD 'Dutch Dance Part II'. This promo was handed out on Popkomm in Berlin and the Amsterdam Dance Event.

'Stitch My Name' (April 2007) was the second single with remixes by Orlando Voorn and KaH. This time the single was accompanied by a video made by Videology.now!

The album and the singles are distributed by Bertus Distribution.

LIVE

On stage Lilian (vocals/synths) is joined by Michel Scholten (drums) and Frank Burks (guitar/synths). Their live performance is full of energy with a clever use of electronic and organic sounds.

During 2005 Lilian performed live on Dutch national radio shows (3VOOR12/VPRO and Kink FM) and supported The Kills (UK) at various venues in The Netherlands. She was asked to play a live set at the annual Kink FM music awards at the Paradiso and then in June performed three consecutive nights a series of audiovisual concerts at the Amsterdam Melkweg venue.

In the summer of 2006 Lilian appeared on the main stage at the annual Parade Festival (Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Amsterdam), Festival ETCETERA and Montreux Festival. Again she played live on Dutch radio (3VOOR12/VPRO and NightLiveXS) and did the support for Kashmir (DK) in Breda.

Apart from playing at various venues in 2007 Lilian and her band are also confirmed to play at some festivals (Festival aan de Werf, Torenpop, deBeschaving and Robodock). Being a selected artist for Popronde 2007 she will play a series of gigs across The Netherlands this fall.

MORE INFORMATION

Keep checking the website for more news, press and live dates.
www.lilianhak.nl
www.steamsounds.com