Damon & Naomi

The Profile

Damon & Naomi are the American duo of Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang, formed in 1991 after the split of Galaxie 500. Known for dream pop and folk-leaning albums, they have collaborated with Ghost’s guitarist Michio Kurihara and released records on Sub Pop and their imprint 20/20/20.

American duo formed by Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang in 1991 after Galaxie 500; associated with dream pop and folk; long-running collaboration with Ghost guitarist Michio Kurihara; releases include albums on Sub Pop and 20/20/20.

A 5/5 paean to Song to the Siren (Live in San Sebastián): eleven acoustic ballads by Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang, formerly of Galaxie 500. The set features Ghost’s guitarist Michio Kurihara, whose airy solos lift the intimate guitar-and-voice framework. Issued on Sub Pop (2002), it’s praised as “unmissable” and best heard under a starry sky.