Sophe Lux

Sophe Lux & The Mystic is an American art rock band notable for its theatrical performances and its blending of electronica with operatic and chamber pop elements.

[2] The band's debut album, Plastic Apple was produced and engineered by Larry Crane, who had previously worked with American groups Elliott Smith, Sleater-Kinney, Cat Power, and Sonic Youth, at Jackpot Records in Portland.

Reviewers of the album referenced Haynes' musical style with comparisons to Cat Power, PJ Harvey, and Tori Amos.

The second full length Sophe Lux album, Waking The Mystics featured more theatrical vocals with operatic pop and electronic art rock influences.

The third Sophe Lux release Hungry Ghost (2009), features theatrical art-rock and experimental styles inspired by Brian Eno, David Byrne, Laurie Anderson, and Kate Bush.

This album's art rock sensibilities gained comparisons to Queen, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, and Roxy Music.

Haynes wrote the songs, sang the vocals, played keys, synths, drum loops, and made string arrangements.

Additional musical support was offered by the album's engineer Larry Crane (Elliott Smith, Cat Power, Sleater Kinney, Pavement, and The Decemberists).

All Are One is receiving positive critical reviews with comparisons to Kate Bush, Air, Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Janis Joplin, Florence & The Machine, Aretha Franklin.