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Nillah Bio:
Nillah is a powerful mix of pop, rock & good vibrations: Originally a power-pop power-trio from the hills of east Tennessee, Nillah hooked up with Atlanta-based Shut-Eye Records, relocated, and broke onto the Atlanta music scene with a bang with the 1999 release of Heart Attack Special. Rave reviews and intense touring followed, including a cover story in Southeast Performer magazine and appearances at Atlanta's Music Midtown festival, New York's CMJ Music Marathon, and a memorable month-long stand at Atlanta's famous Star Bar. Nillah soon re-entered the studio, and with the assistance of Armand John Petri (Goo Goo Dolls, 10,000 Maniacs) and Rodney Mills (REM, Stone Temple Pilots), produced its breakthrough, The Power of Pop. The record showcased the band's guitar-based power pop and Elisabeth Eickhoff's addictive vocal melodies. The Power of Pop immediately moved up the CMJ charts upon its release in early 2002, and MTV licensed the use of several cuts from the album for use on its hit reality show, "Sorority Life". Nillah continued to play to enthusiastic crowds around the Southeast, and was featured in live performances and interviews on stations such as Atlanta's 99X, Z93, and WRAS 88.5. The fact that the band has been welcomed on mainstream commercial alternative, rock, and independent student-run radio is a testament to accessibility of the music, as well as the band's friendly reputation. In the summer of 2002, Nillah welcomed the addition of a fourth member, guitarist Justin Sonfield. The addition re-energized Nillah's live sound and complimented the more ambitious arrangements and melodies evident in its newest material, currently being recorded for release as The Sun Show in Fall 2004! |
