V.V. Lightbody April 19 @Mills Hardware

V.V. LIGHTBODY
with Sundried Whales & Rory Taillon
Wed Apr 19, 2023 • 7pm door, 8pm show
GA 19+ • $20 (+SC/HST) advance

Tickets: https://vvlightbody-millshardware.eventbrite.ca/?aff=fb

V.V. Lightbody is the solo project of Vivian McConnell, a seasoned songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the thriving Chicago music scene. Her self-produced sophomore LP Make a Shrine or Burn It (Acrophase Records) was released with much anticipation in May 2020. Referred to as ”a masterclass in self-reflection and female autonomy,” the first pressing sold out within 24 hours and received critical acclaim from Noisey, Stereogum, Paste, Gold Flake Paint, Chicago Tribune, and more. Jessi Roti writes of MASOBI, “An album of lingering farewells and cautiously optimistic beginnings punctuated by a deceptive wit, Lightbody - a.k.a. Vivian McConnell - turns her attention inward, exploring what it means to be with yourself after being with another; trading abstract, third-party narratives for those more poignant and conversational.” Lyrically, V.V. explores what sins she can live with: white lies, casual flirting, oversharing, the male gaze, uncontrollable lust, staying in, boredom, and feeling insatiably social. V.V. Lightbody has been a collaborator and touring member of bands such as Lala Lala, Divino Niño, Finom, Elizabeth Moen, and recently started a duo called Valebol featuring drummer Daniel Villarreal-Carrillo (Dos Santos). She has lended flute and vocals to Twin Peaks, Wilder Maker, Tomemitsu, Pool Holograph, and many more. V.V. has played with acts such as Jeff Tweedy, Whitney, Gia Margaret, Haley Heynderickx, Liz Cooper & the Stampede, Bedouine, and Ohmme, and played guitar, keys, and sang in Harry Styles' band for BBC Radio One's Big Weekend Festival in 2022.

“…blends guitar and flute with loungey vibes to craft an atmosphere that feels like the liminal space between a cocktail bar and a bedroom... bossa nova-esque sound, glittery guitar strums, light percussion, and her deceptively sweet delivery” - Stereogum

“Her voice is a captivating presence, tenderly cradled by patient, gossamer arrangements with overdubbed flute lines and harmony vocals that hark back to the pre-rock sound of the Andrews Sisters over lush sounds” - Chicago Reader

"Make A Shrine Or Burn It is next level… .McConnell calls her music "nap rock." Nope. It's still and quiet, but loud. So loud. Creatively, emotionally, lyrically, Make A Shrine Or Burn It is loud. So loud.… one hell of an album" – Chicago Tribune

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