Parlovr

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Parlovr (pronounced either "parlour" or "parlover")[1] is a Canadian indie rock band.[1] Based in Montreal, Quebec, the band consists of vocalist and keyboardist Alex Cooper, vocalist and guitarist Louis David Jackson and drummer Jeremy McCuish.[1][2]

History[]

Parlovr released its self-titled debut album independently in 2008 before signing to Dine Alone Records, which rereleased it in 2010 concurrently with the EP Hell/Heaven/Big/Love.[1][3] They toured both in Canada and in the US in support of the album, and then took some time off.[4][5]

Parlovr followed up with its second album, Kook Soul, in 2012.[1] Kook Soul, with its dance-friendly beat and soulful lyrics,[6] was named as a longlisted nominee for the 2012 Polaris Music Prize on June 14, 2012.[7][8][9]

Discography[]

Albums[]

  • Parlovr (2008)
  • Hell/Heaven/Big/Love (2010)
  • Kook Soul (2012)

Singles[]

Year Song Chart peak Album
CAN
Alt
2012 "You Only Want it 'Cause You're Lonely" 36 Kook Soul
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Indie rockers Parlovr show they have soul, Kook Soul, to be specific". The Gazette, May 22, 2012.
  2. ^ "Parlovr – Kook Soul". Conseqhences of Sound, by Gilles LeBlanc on May 17, 2012
  3. ^ "Parlovr Not a Fightr: In Studio With Montreal’s Parlovr". The Link, by Dan Hawie February 28, 2011
  4. ^ "Parlovr : pleurer l'amour sur de la musique joyeuse". La Presse, 04 June 2012
  5. ^ [1][dead link]
  6. ^ "Parlovr Kook Soul". Exclaim!, By Farah Barakat, May 15, 2012
  7. ^ "Polaris Prize long list includes lots of Toronto bands". Toronto Star, June 14, 2012.
  8. ^ "From tragedy comes triumph: One band member’s break up inspired Parlovr’s second album". Queen's University Journal, June 25, 2012. by Mark Louie
  9. ^ "Parlovr: Where you been?". The Hour, by Steve Guimond – June 9, 2011

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