Surrija

Electro-pop singer/songwriter Jane Lui has a new album that is her debut under her new performance identity, Surrija. The former San Diego artist who now lives in L.A. wrote or co-wrote (with Albert Chiang) 11 of the 12 tracks as a concept album, inspired by the life and works of Picasso. The new disc is self-titled Surrija. This is a project that draws on various influences, but the immediate impression is that the heavily produced mix of electronic instruments, dance beats, with hints of hip hop that utilizes Surrija’s talents as a singer, lyricist, and key boards, synth, moog, mellotron, and software. Surrija is playing a live show Monday October 9 at the Sunset Tavern