Edgar Allan Poets

The Poets are two rock noir artists inspired by the works of Edgar Allen Poe. Chrisis is from South Africa. His family traveled and part of his major locations included Algeria, Italy and, eventually, Burbank, California. It was during his life in Italy that the artist began taking his music seriously, playing guitar and composing. The Poets’ other major member is Lop Noor. From Norway, the drummer coincidentally lived in Italy before landing in Burbank. He was studying music, getting a degree in percussions. He’d actually met Chrisis in Italy. Chrisis had been through several bands before he and Noor decided to form a group. While Chrisis and Noor are the primary members of Edgar Allen Poets, they have also collaborated with keyboardist Mr.W. With Chrisis on the vox and guitar, and Noor handling drums and keys, their deep admiration of Poe’s gothic work, as well as their mutual love of Alfred Hitchcock films, is evident, inspiring the direction and sounds of their work.

With comparisons to the music of Alice in Chains, Nirvana and Evanescense, the Poets have produced well received tunes like Cryptic Code and Crow Girl. It is a strong sound with a voice as unique as it gets. With many influences that include grunge, classic rock and Goth, the artists are constantly in search of sounds and elements that will keep their style in a class by itself. Noir rock is intriguing and obsessive, filled with imagery of naked fetuses, black feathers and merciless winds. Every track deserves more than one listen, and each one reveals something new.

On the Poets’ website, you can play and enjoy their noir rock. It’s an open community with Chrisis and Noor sharing everything they love about music and their influences, as well as their videos. They have tributes and peeks at the works of Poe, Hitchcock, and other artists and works, and culture in general. They also invite visitors to share their own artwork, videos and comments. Subscribe to their YouTube channel and join the noir rock family on Facebook.

Critics and fans do agree that if you enjoy Hitchcock movies and Edgar Allen Poe, the music of the Edgar Allen Poets and the world they want to share is more than worth a listen. It might even be worth two, and forever more.