Syren

Syren were an alternative rock trio formed in the United States by singer-songwriter Erin Bennett and ex-Rockbitch rhythm section Amanda Smith-Skinner (bass) and Jo Heeley (drums). The band released their debut album, Dehumanized which was followed by successful US, UK and European tours and gained much praise in the music press. A second, unreleased album Something Has To Separate was shelved due to Heeley's death in 2012 and the subsequent retirement of Smith-Skinner soon after. Bennett reformed the band with an all new line-up for a handful of one-off shows supporting space rock band Hawkwind and performed a final 'farewell' show as Syren on January 16, 2014. She continues to create music as Erin Bennett & the EB band, and was awarded a Scottish New Music award in 2012. Members Original members Erin Bennett (Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Lead Vocals, Songwriter) Amanda Smith-Skinner (Fretless Bass, Electric Upright) Jo Heeley (Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals) (2 November 1972 - 11 January 2012) 2013–2014 touring members Erin Bennett (Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Lead Vocals, Songwriter) Dog (Bass) Suna Dasi (Backing Vocals & Spoken Word) Nikki Fay (Keyboards) Anna Fraser (Drums)