LIGHT ASYLUM is the internationally celebrated dark, electronic project of founder, vocalist, producer and multi-disciplinary performance artist, Shannon Funchess. Discovering an affinity for singing at an early age in a southern baptist church, she developed a powerful contralto through junior and high school choir, vocal ensembles, post-punk and indy bands adding Cocteau Twins, Joy Division, Grace Jones, Nina Simone, Nina Hagen, Depeche Mode and Diamanda Galás to a list of influences. Formed in Brooklyn, New York in 2007 Funchess, a fan of collaboration had previously seen demand as a vocalist lending her talents on artists such as TV On The Radio and !!! (chk,chk,chk) studio recordings. She would later go on to collaborate on stages and co-productions with LCD Sound System, ADULT. and The Knife. In 2010, the self-released debut EP 'In Tension' which featured the singles "Dark Allies" and "A Certain Person" on limited edition CDRs and cassettes was re-released in 2011 on CD/MP3/Vinyl formats on Mexican Summer/Kemado Records. In May of 2012 the group's self-titled debut album followed. 2021 will see Funchess crafting select remixes for her peers and return to indy roots for LIGHT ASYLUM's sophomore release. Follow on social media and keep on dancing to these tunes in your bedrooms and safe open spaces!
For publishing and licensing inquiries email: Lightasylummusic@gmail.com
