Nicole Brice sits down with the New York-based post-alternative and punk band Lolux.

7/19/26

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REVIEW OF LOLUX AT ARLENES GROCERY IN NEW YORK CITY

4/19/26 | Reviewed by Rock Scene Magazine Assistant
Aaron Wheeler

“I was invited by Lolux to see them perform. I had no idea what to expect or what I was gonna see and hear. But when I say that I was completely blown away by the songs and stage presence. I was in fact with my jaw on the floor and sweating from dancing. Lolux has completely blown me away with their incredible performance. Their mix of old school alt rock with psychedelic sounds was a mix I never really heard before but it works, amazingly. The music was phenomenal, and the stage presence was equally amazing, they so amazingly comfortable and knew exactly how to draw you in. Honestly I would rate it a solid 10/10 performance. And would love to see them live again. Thank you Lolux for inviting Rock Scene Magazine. I can’t wait to see you all again.”

INTERVIEW WITH LOLUX

“How did Lolux form as a band?”

Alex – “I met Luke while busking in Astoria park. He joined the band I was in at the time to play bass and we eventually split off to form Lolux. I met our guitarist Evren at the Thursday Jam at the Local Bar in Astoria and he joined soon after. I met our drummer Brian at the Local as well and he joined last summer. I’m also a bartender at the Local. It’s a key place in Lolux lore.”

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Koestner also curates the pre-movie live music. In June, local Astoria band LoLux is scheduled to perform. August will feature Powdermaker and Strawberry Blonde, while Sofar Sounds will book the July show.

“One of my favorite moments is stepping back during the movie and seeing everyone—families, couples, friends—all gathered and having a great time,” Koestner said.

Lolux in Boro Magazine

Usually, when venue-goers check out Lolux, they are hit with energetic riffs, a heart-pounding rhythm and bubbles (seriously). The Astoria band formed in 2022 after vocalist and guitarist Alex Coe and his longtime friend and bassist Luke Desiervo decided to search for other members. Coe met lead guitarist Evren Kaya, at The Local in Astoria and then drummer Alex Ortiz in 2023, also at The Local. The four piece has been playing shows in and around Astoria ever since.