From Allstar, March 11, 1999:
WONDER what bands do when they break up if they're not recording solo albums or in drug rehab? Well, for Lush's Miki Berenyi, she's contemplating a civilian life. The Rentals' Matt Sharp spent some time with Ms. Berenyi while making his new record, Seven More Minutes, due April 13 on Maverick, which features Berenyi on the track, "The Cruise," and he says, "She's thinking of getting a job. She's great and she just wants to work in her garden, I think. I can understand that. There's times in life when I just want to work in my garden."...
For more on The Rentals new release, click here.
Brian dishes out the latest on Miki:
FROM TIM HALL @ 4AD RECORDS
sorry still no real info. re: Miki. Haven't seen her in a while. sorry mate, when I have news I'll pass it on. Ta. Tim @ 4AD
FROM BELLA-UNION
miki has shown up at each of the london sing-sing shows - she's really into what emma is doing but as far as i know has no plans to make music herself at the moment. thanks for being in touch. fiona @ bella union
From the Bella Union website:
28 SEPTEMBER '98 sees Bella Union release the debut single by Sing Sing, the group formed by Emma Anderson ex of Lush. Its called "Feels Like Summer" (BELLACD8) and its really very good.For the latest news on Sing Sing, go here.
From NME, June 16, 1998:
EMMA ANDERSON, former guitarist with defunct UK indie faves LUSH, makes her first public appearance with new outfit SING-SING on Wednesday, July 29.
The recently-formed band plays their first gig as support to Mojave 3 and Locust at London ULU. Sing-Sing, featuring vocalist and co-songwriter Lisa O'Neill, are currently looking for a recording deal. Their material has been described as "more loops-based than Anderson's work with Lush."
From NME, January 23, 1998:
LUSH have announced their permanent split after nearly a year-and-a-half of inactivity following the suicide of drummer Chris Acland in October 1996.
Guitarist and singer Emma Anderson has formed her own band Sing-Sing and is currently demoing songs to secure a record deal. Lush lead singer Miki Berenyi is also working on solo material. Phil King will be joining the Jesus And Mary Chain as bassist on their upcoming tour.
A statement from Lush's record company 4AD says the split is completely amicable. The demise of the band had been anticipated for some time in music circles since their career had been on hold since drummer Acland committed suicide at his parent's Lake District home.
While it always seemed unlikely that Lush would continue without their long-time friend in the line-up, no reasons have been given as to why they took so long to finally announce the end of the partnership.
The band, who formed in 1988, had a career spanning three albums and one mini-LP - 'Spooky', 'Split', 'Lovelife' and 'Scar', respectively - the last being 'Lovelife' in March 1996. Their first album 'Spooky' was their most successful, reaching number seven in the UK album charts in February 1992.
They achieved their biggest UK singles chart success with their last three releases in 1996: 'Single Girl' reached number 21 in January of that year, 'Ladykillers' hit 22 in March and '500 (Shake Baby Shake)' made it to 21 in July. Lush also made well-received appearances on the US Lollapalooza tours.
