Naevus

The Profile

Naevus is an English duo formed in London by Lloyd James and Joanne Owen, active since the late 1990s and associated with apocalyptic folk, post‑punk, and dark wave. Their work has featured collaborators such as John Murphy, Rose McDowall, and Matt Howden. Note: a separate German band named Naevus released the stoner/doom album Sun Meditation on Rise Above.

English duo led by Lloyd James (voice, guitar) with Joanne Owen (bass); debuted with Truffles of Love (1999); Silent Life released in 2007. Influences and references include Stooges, Buzzcocks, Joy Division, Sisters of Mercy, and Nick Cave. Collaborators on Silent Life include John Murphy, Rose McDowall, and Matt Howden. Separately, a German stoner/doom band called Naevus released Sun Meditation on Rise Above Records.

Naevus is an English duo (Lloyd James, Joanne Owen) active since the late 1990s, combining apocalyptic folk with dark wave and post‑punk elements. Silent Life (2007) is praised for its Cave-like songwriting and notable guests (John Murphy, Rose McDowall, Matt Howden). Reviews note roots in Stooges/Buzzcocks and Joy Division/Sisters of Mercy. A separate German band named Naevus released the stoner/doom Sun Meditation on Rise Above. DeBaser hosts reviews for both.