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PARLOVR: General Info

Member Since	2/25/2006
Band Website	parlourmontreal@gmail.com
Band Members	Festooned Hand Mirror (Guitar, Vocals) Tin Smoke Box (Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals) Red Oak Frame (Drums) A.K.A. Louis Jackson Alex Cooper Jeremy MacCuish For QUEBEC BOOKING, please contact: mathieu@bonsound.com
Sounds Like	sloppy pop
Record Label
Type of Label	Indie

Upcoming Shows

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Jul 17 2009

9:00P

Dirty Jersey w/ We Are The City

Kamloops, British Columbia

Jul 19 2009

9:00P

Railway Club

Vancouver, British Columbia

Jul 21 2009

9:00P

Ottoman w/ Kettle Black

Medicine Hat, Alberta

Jul 22 2009

9:00P

GC/BC Lounge w/ Square Waves

Lethbridge, Alberta

Jul 23 2009

8:00P

The Club

Regina, Saskatchewan

Jul 24 2009

9:00P

Lo Pub

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Jul 25 2009

9:00P

Apollo

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Jul 30 2009

9:00P

The Boat w/ Black Hat Brigade + Cotton Mouth

Toronto, Ontario

Aug 1 2009

12:00A

Osheaga - Tree Tent - see: www.osheaga.com

Parc Jean-Drapeau - Montreal, Quebec

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About PARLOVR

A cheap Kmart guitar with its guts ripped out, a two-piece drum kit and a keyboard with a mind of its own would all be alone if they weren't all thrown in the mess that PARLOVR got them in when they stumbled together in the wintry months of 2006. Reacting against the multi-instrumental, many-membered orchestral bands that crowded the local Montreal scene at the time, PARLOVR was started with the intention of blowing amps and streamlining pop melodies, bringing back the power-trio of the 90s with an off-the-wall twist.

PARLOVR's upcoming self-titled debut LP (Independent, 2008) was produced and recorded by Martin Horn at Digital Bird Studios over the course of six weeks and brings into focus each of the three members' unique personalities while not losing sight of their pell-mell live show. From the anthemic opener, "Pen to the Paper" to "Palace of Identical Things," Jackson's voice combines a sense of unabashed emotion and bold-faced cheekiness. Cooper bangs out responses with quivering anger and righteous yelping in songs like "Hiccup!" and "All the World is All that is the Case." MacCuish holds up the mayhem on songs like "On the Phone" and gives the percussion a voice of its own on sparser numbers like "Speech Bubble/Thought Cloud."

Tracklisting:

1. Pen to the Paper
2. Sandwalking
3. On the Phone
4. Hiccup!
5. Sever My Ties
6. Speech Bubble/Thought Cloud
7. In Your House
8. Archy & Mehitabel
9. Sleeping Horses
10. Palace of Identical Things
11. All the World is All that is the Case

AVAILABLE AT:
PHONOPOLIS, 5403A ave du Parc, Montréal, QC
L'OBLIQUE, 4333 rue Rivard, Montréal, QC
TAZ RECORDS, 1593 Market Street, Halifax, NS
SOUNDSCAPES, 572 College Street Toronto, ON

Some kind words about the album from some kind folks:

"This local trio of self-professed "sloppy" rockers carve out a kind of pop art brut, a beautiful mess of raw (but never ridiculous) emotion and rough (but never unintelligible) textures, with bold, tender melodies standing tall from end to end." - 8/10 Lorraine Carpenter, Montreal Mirror

"From the very first track, this self-titled debut from Montreal’s Parlovr is an intoxicating splendour of great pop writing and charming rough edges. This album is just so much fun to listen to; if not for the superb songwriting, then for the musical paraphrases that sample from an impressively wide range of other rock bands. This is a record for music fans who adore the sheer possibility in the rock genre. Each song has a different personality; it is very likely that all your friends would have a different favourite song – possibly one of the greatest (and rarest) feats for a rock album." 4.5/5 Laura Glowacki, Nightlife Magazine

"One thing you'll notice right away is that Parlovr are having fun. They want to say everything at once and play with an infectious sense of giddy joy....[Their] self-titled album isn't perfect, but as a debut it's surprisingly realized. Couple that with their excellently tight live show and you've got a recipe for success. They're a talent to keep an eye on, and though they'll get lumped in with other Montreal bands I'd say that they stand tall right there with them, if not taller. Hell, even the secret track rocks." 8.5 . 10 Dan Gorman, Two Way Monologues (Toronto)

"Inspired by the best of 90s shoegazer and 80s angular post-punk, Parlovr have crafted a memorable debut of indie rock tunes that cherry-picks the best elements from multiple rock genres and synthesizes them into a package that sports clear pop sensibilities....these dudes have a bright future ahead." - 3/5 Jordan Bimm, NOW Magazine (Toronto)

"Parlovr, self-titled (Independent): My experience with this band has involved getting and losing their album twice. This is usually a sign that my subconscious thinks the band sucks. In this case, that asshole is wrong, and these big, anthemic power(ful) pop songs deserved much better. Punching my brain now, boys." - Kings of the Hill, 2008's best local releases - Brendan Murphy, Hour Magazine (Montreal)

"Personally, with the rise of bands like Handsome Furs and Parlovr, I was hoping that the day of the ever expanding, Montreal pop collectives steeped in layers was finally starting to turn to nightfall. And perhaps, even with my growing apathy towards bigger songs, the most substantial element of [Parlovr's] sound that made me fall for the band was the constant thought of, "How do three guys playing sloppy chords on shitty equipment make sounds that big?.....with this DIY release, they are certainly going to get a lot of smiles and attention." - Bryan Acker, herohill.com (Halifax)

"Lorsque les médias internationaux ont qualifié Montréal de «prochain Seattle», on s'est demandé si notre scène avait un son précis, comme le grunge, par exemple. Le premier disque de Parlovr nous amène à répondre par l'affirmative. Typiquement Mile End, la facture brute du trio évoque clairement celle d'Arcade Fire, des Unicorns/Islands ou des Lovely Feathers. Explosives, épiques, urgentes et chargées de guitares dissonantes balancées en arrière-plan, les pièces pop du groupe demeurent toujours enclines aux débordements, tant rythmiques qu'émotionnels...." - Olivier Robillard-Laveaux, VOIR

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LIVE SHOW REVIEWS

"Parlovr were easily one of the best things I saw all festival. Though he's not as immediately memorable as bandmates Louis Jackson (lead vocals/guitar) and Alex Cooper (keys/vocals), drummer Jeremy MacCuish is the group's ace in the hole. He's a ridiculously frantic whirlwind, flinging his whole body about in a way that makes him look as though he's made of floppy boneless felt. They're positioned to be one of the next great Canadian indie rock breakout acts."
- Sarah Liss - CBC - CMW 2009: Saturday night round-up - Parlovr tricks, terror in Ting Tings town

"Parlovr is the brightest star of the bunch.They are one of the most enjoyable live acts in the city, and are somehow still the openers despite consistently stealing the show, as they did a year ago when I first saw them. Bright spots include their fine balance between pop and a less predictable, post-rock sound, as well as the the plumber's butt displayed by guitarist/keyboardist Alex Cooper throughout the show. The butt itself was a little bit more emaciated than a healthy, poutine-fed butt, but all-in-all, A+ for presentation."
- Olivier, MIDNIGHT POUTINE: - Parlovr, Mixylodian, and Sister Suvi @ Casa Del Popolo, Sat. Jan. 17th (2009)

"Parlovr have been called messy, D.I.Y. and even punk, and although that doesn't pertain to their music (which carries a very Pacific northwest tone), they're chaotic and energetic performers, which adds a fun element not really present on their recorded material. Their debut album ably introduces listeners to their bouncy, jangly guitar-based indie pop, but their live set separates them from the endless parade of blog-approved bands waiting in the wings."
- CHART ATTACK - MIMI SHOW - 28/02/2009

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OTHER PRESSSSSSSSS:

"Parlovr tricks - Indie kiddos fight for their right to party" -by Jordan Bimm, NOW Magazine, February 12 2009

"PARLOVR /Instinct For Thrill" - by Laura Glowacki, NIGHTLIFE MAGAZINE, October 2008

"Fist things first: Montreal's Parlovr come out swinging" - Lorraine Carpenter, MONTREAL MIRROR, MAY 8-14, 2008

"PARLOVR / Substance over Chucks" - by Laura Glowacki, NIGHTLIFE MAGAZINE, JULY 2008

"Parlour are going to be huge"

– Jeff Rioux, (Emoragei Magazine, Under the Snow Festival founder, Where Are My Records label), MONTREAL MIRROR, MARCH 1 – 7 , 2007

« Je suis tombée en amour avec leur musique indie-rock-trash-accrocheuse qu'ils qualifient eux-mêmes de «sloppy-pop» (traduction libre : pop délabrée). Leur chanson Sever My Ties est une véritable bombe! Et que dire des autres pièces, foisonnantes et romantiques… Du bonbon à se mettre dans les oreilles lorsque le printemps fout le camp! »

- Élodie Gagnon, animatrice, BANDEAPART FM, from CBC Radio Interview April 12, 2007
LINK TO INTERVIEW/LIEN A L'ENTREVUE

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Tony	Jul 17 2009 7:33 PM yeah thx guys we're finally in montreal just glad to be outta tbay. i think you guys will get a surprise on the 25th tho. catch ya later
Souvenirs From Fiji	Jul 16 2009 6:51 PM Palace of Identical Things is my summer jam! Hurry back to Montreal Jeff
mina may	Jul 14 2009 9:20 PM Bonjour ! Dernier concert de mina may à Montréal avant le retour au pays natal ! Hi ! Last mina may show in Montréal before we go home !
Allan	Jul 11 2009 2:28 AM Amazing Show tonight guys, I really hope to meet up with you again on your way back home. Allan.
Lightmares	Jul 11 2009 2:28 AM Parlovr is the best. Come back soon.
Bunnies in Berlin	Jul 11 2009 2:28 AM Great set last night!
INDIECAN MUSIC	Jul 5 2009 10:06 PM We saw Parlovr at NXNE and loved, loved, loved them. They will be part of the third of three one-hour IndieCan Radio North By editions. Check it out where you can download the show @ http://www.indiecan.com/radio.htm it's a free download - the same syndicated show aired by XM Satellite Channel 87 THE VERGE, ErrorFM.com, fine FM stations across Canada and podcasted to 120 countries that care about Canuck indie. Also on Episode 137 and 138, Wintersleep My Most Serene Republic, Hannah Georgas, Carole Pope, Caledonia and more three cheers everybody, welcome to IndieCan - we're all here because we're not all there!!! Joe C host IndieCan Radio www.indiecan.com info@indiecan.com
LuLu	Jul 2 2009 5:07 PM Hey! I mentioned you guys in my company blog :) Check it: http://ow.ly/fUYA Have a great day, Laura
mina may	Jul 2 2009 3:32 PM Hi guys !
Golden Light	Jul 2 2009 3:32 PM hey guys, come and check a terrific rock'n roll show tomorrow at quai des brumes. cheers
Lonely Vagabond	Jul 2 2009 3:32 PM Excellent NXNE review in this issue of Exclaim Magazine, 'With their explosive, quirky, punk-infused pop songs, this Montreal trio could believe Adam West played Catwoman and get away with it. Buzz-y in the underground, PARLOVR's jagged take on anthemic rock was a welcome jolt to the system'
Migrating Birds	Jun 29 2009 1:32 PM Sure, I love the talking approach :). Let me know when you're next playing, would love to see you guys live
Cougarettes	Jun 29 2009 1:32 PM Cougarettes aime ce que vous faites.
CHARTattack	Jun 23 2009 2:28 AM CHARTattack.com Review Parlovr @ NXNE 2009 http://www.chartattack.com/reviews/71253/parlovr-nxne-2009
BLACK HAT BRIGADE	Jun 15 2009 3:01 PM Gentlemen... You're invading my brain this morning. I go check I(heart)music and there's a little write up on you, then I turn my computer on at work and throw Radio 3 on and they're playing "All the world is all"... So, I threw the album on and I'm about halfway through it. See you guys next week... Bryan - BHB
Lonely Vagabond	Jun 5 2009 2:09 PM Excellent review of the El Mocambo set in Now Magazine, 'Montreal trio Parlovr were a tight, ferocious rock machine. They’re visually engaging, with lots of hair-whipping and guttural yells. Their songs are dynamic fun, and their drummer knows when to choose restraint over bombast (and when the moment’s ripe for cowbell)'
High Heels Lo Fi	Jun 4 2009 7:44 PM Thanks for adding us! High Heels Lo Fi - live
This Great White North	Jun 2 2009 12:21 PM Just a reminder to listen to PARLOVR on THIS GREAT WHITE NORTH. It's an ALL CANADIAN music show FRIDAYS 4:30-6pm CST on 91.7 KOOP FM in Austin, Texas. You can listen online at www.KOOP.org. Cheers! Doug The Canuck
andrew mcmullen	Jun 2 2009 12:21 PM Great sets this weekend! I especially enjoyed this afternoon at the boat. You guys are up to some crazy shit... keep it up!
Lovely Killbots	Jun 2 2009 12:21 PM great show last night lovelies
Starbelly Jam Music Festival	Jun 2 2009 12:21 PM Thanks for the add. It's Starbelly Jam Music Fest's 10th Anniversary this year! July 18-19, 2009. Crawford Bay, BC, Canada (in the Kooenays!) Online early-bird tickets available now & ticket hotline open. CELEBRATE WITH US! PEACE
BLACK HAT BRIGADE	Jun 2 2009 12:20 PM Very Nice meeting you fine gentleman this weekend. It was a pleasure sharing the stage with you and getting to watch you do your magic. Let's do it again, sooner than later. See you at NxNE! Salutations, Justin, c/o ]3H3
Archivist	May 26 2009 5:28 PM
This Invention Matters	May 25 2009 12:51 PM Hey, we have a show at Jupiter Room on May 30th with Oh No Forest Fires, Arietta, and The Balconies! it should be a sick show!! Spread the word if you'd like!! Thanks!
Brave Radar	May 25 2009 12:51 PM thanks! let's trade cds soon.

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