Saving myself rather than the world.
Nojus are an energetic band armed with original melodic rock songs.
Formed in 2001 when singer, guitarist and songwriter Darius Mileris Nojus and drummer Asta M. moved to Ireland from Lithuania after band AIRIJA, they were in and recorded 5 albums since 1992, disbanded.
Soon, the two were joined by bassist Widma G. and started touring Ireland, Germany and Lithuania to much popular acclaim.
Still being in band Airija, Nojus recorded two acoustic solo albums "Name" (1998) and "East" (2000).
In 2002 and 2006 respectively, albums "Save" and "Forever" were released in Lithuania.
Latest acoustic compilation album "Archive" was released in september 2007, which is followed by unplugged live video concert release due in Fall 2008.
The band carries its name by singers nickname Nojus, which means Noah in Lithuanian.
Nojus music style varies from acoustic bard music to folk rock with strong Irish and Baltic folklore influence. Lyrics and strong melody are key features of Nojus songs. Lyrical side of music represents moody reality of life and hope for the better day.
Darius Mileris short autobiography:
I was born in Lithuania town Alytus, spend my youth swimming and wondering what is this world about. At the age of 16 I started playing guitar, discovered sincere music of Dire Straits, tender roughness of Metallica and musical variation of Saxon and Iron Maiden.
Later I was blown away by The Cure, U2, Pearl Jam, The Levellers and numerous other artists including Russian rock giants Aquarium, Kino, DDT, Chaif, Splean, V.Visockij.
And everywhere I went I had my guitar with me, started creating my own lyrics and music, chose artist name NOJUS, which means Noah in Lithuanian, and started saving myself rather than world.
I recorded my first underground album "Memento Mori" at my friends studio in 1990, joined band VYNAS (Wine) in 1991 and had my first taste of success.
Then in september 1992 me and bass player Koka started a new band AIRIJA and rock`n`rolled all over Lithuania till year 2000. We released 5 albums, It was an amazing time and awesome experience.
In 2001 I left for Ireland. Since the year 1992, when we named our band AIRIJA, which means Ireland in Lithuanian, I was fascinated by celts and the music from Irish shores. Chieftains, The Pogues, Seanead O`Connor, U2, Therapy?, The Dubliners, all of these artists influenced me, so I came to see where is the music from.
Now I can hear, touch and feel the music, miss my homeland and keep saving myself rather than the world.
More - nojus.com
Formed in 2001 when singer, guitarist and songwriter Darius Mileris Nojus and drummer Asta M. moved to Ireland from Lithuania after band AIRIJA, they were in and recorded 5 albums since 1992, disbanded.
Soon, the two were joined by bassist Widma G. and started touring Ireland, Germany and Lithuania to much popular acclaim.
Still being in band Airija, Nojus recorded two acoustic solo albums "Name" (1998) and "East" (2000).
In 2002 and 2006 respectively, albums "Save" and "Forever" were released in Lithuania.
Latest acoustic compilation album "Archive" was released in september 2007, which is followed by unplugged live video concert release due in Fall 2008.
The band carries its name by singers nickname Nojus, which means Noah in Lithuanian.
Nojus music style varies from acoustic bard music to folk rock with strong Irish and Baltic folklore influence. Lyrics and strong melody are key features of Nojus songs. Lyrical side of music represents moody reality of life and hope for the better day.
Darius Mileris short autobiography:
I was born in Lithuania town Alytus, spend my youth swimming and wondering what is this world about. At the age of 16 I started playing guitar, discovered sincere music of Dire Straits, tender roughness of Metallica and musical variation of Saxon and Iron Maiden.
Later I was blown away by The Cure, U2, Pearl Jam, The Levellers and numerous other artists including Russian rock giants Aquarium, Kino, DDT, Chaif, Splean, V.Visockij.
And everywhere I went I had my guitar with me, started creating my own lyrics and music, chose artist name NOJUS, which means Noah in Lithuanian, and started saving myself rather than world.
I recorded my first underground album "Memento Mori" at my friends studio in 1990, joined band VYNAS (Wine) in 1991 and had my first taste of success.
Then in september 1992 me and bass player Koka started a new band AIRIJA and rock`n`rolled all over Lithuania till year 2000. We released 5 albums, It was an amazing time and awesome experience.
In 2001 I left for Ireland. Since the year 1992, when we named our band AIRIJA, which means Ireland in Lithuanian, I was fascinated by celts and the music from Irish shores. Chieftains, The Pogues, Seanead O`Connor, U2, Therapy?, The Dubliners, all of these artists influenced me, so I came to see where is the music from.
Now I can hear, touch and feel the music, miss my homeland and keep saving myself rather than the world.
More - nojus.com
