Earthquake Lights formed in 2008 around singer-songwriter Marisa Anderson and guitarist Adrian Orange. They're an indie rock band from the Pacific Northwest, though their early years saw some lineup instability while they developed their sound through live shows.
Their debut album "The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place" came out in 2012, followed by "Everything in Motion" in 2015. The song "Moonlight" became one of their more recognizable tracks, a ballad with Anderson's vocals over delicate melodies. They've continued releasing albums, including "Time Between Us" in 2018 and "Modern Landscapes" in 2021.
Alongside Stuart Johnson on bass and Will Johnson on drums, Earthquake Lights built a following with their atmospheric approach to indie rock. In 2017, they faced criticism about cultural appropriation in their music and imagery, which led them to publicly acknowledge the need for more sensitivity in their work.
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