NOJUS is an alternative folkrock band 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.
In 2008 sax, piano and accordion player Lorenas Bucius joins the
band.
"Unplugged live in Dublin" DVD
released on November 27th 2008.
The band carries its name by singers nickname Nojus, which
means Noah in Lithuanian.
Nojus music style varies from acoustic bard music to alt.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 Nojus on his music: "Music is the way of communication with people. You want anyone to hear the
words you singing, and the hope appears that those words can be helpful to
someone. Besides, everyone wants to immortalize himself - to make a stroke on
the Stone of Life. We do not seek everlasting life, we want to give a sense to
what we are doing... There is such a little and great wish that people come to
our concerts, understand us, and be sincere like we are."