The natural world, ill-advised and seminal drug trips, J.S. Bach, Dirty Three, Pixies, Shins, Sufjan Stevens, Animal Collective, Amadou and Miriam, Blonde Redhead, Iron and Wine, P:ano, Tortoise, Modest Mouse, Brainiac (RIP), Slint, Afghan Whigs, Martin Tielli, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley (RIP), Tom Waits, Pavement, Drive Like Jehu, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Neins Circa, The Beans, Mark Berube, Arcade Fire, The Weakerthans, Lhasa, Calexico, The Flaming Lips, our mothers.
Nine Mile Records (www.ninemilerecords.com) presents Parlour Steps, a band that is creating something new: Thought-Rock! This is art-damaged beauty, music that is both stormy and playful; reflective of their west coast Canadian home of Vancouver. This is music that makes you move while making you think.
Within the modern, popular landscape, influence is drawn from emotional rockers Arcade Fire and Pixies, combined with the lyrical elements of Sufjan Stevens and Tom Waits. Unafraid of asking big questions and taking musical risks, the world is taking notice of this exceptional band.
“Thieves of Memory” has been chosen from over 15,000 entrants as a winner in the world renowned International Songwriting Competition (www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners.htm) , placing Parlour Steps, and in particular chief songwriter Caleb Stull, in the international spotlight.
Hear " Hot Romance" on the Paste Magazine CD in March, 2008
“Thieves of Memory” can be heard at the Canada Booth at MIDEM, France and on the Adidas website.
“Thieves of Memory” was released internationally on the Sonicbids Listen Vol. 2 Compilation (www.sonicbids.com/parloursteps), raising money for hurricane relief as well as showcasing some of North America’s best independent talent.
They can be heard on the Canadian television drama “ Whistler”, now syndicated in the U.S.
Nine Mile Records (www.ninemilerecords.com) will be releasing Parlour Step's fourth full-length record “Ambiguoso” in Feb. 2008, to be distributed Internationally by Burnside Records. (www.bdcdistribution.com)
Radio play, podcasts, and web-streaming have launched the band’s music to listeners across the continent. CBC, college, and university radio play, in Canada and the U.S., has seen Parlour Steps charted in the top fifty played and requested artists in their format.
2008 is seeing Parlour Steps touring Canada and the U.S. in support of their new record, furiously playing to all open ears.
A complete electronic press kit, including MP3’s, full biographies, press clippings, and the band’s latest news can be found on their website:
Parlour Steps compact discs are distributed through Burnside Records (www.bdcdistribution.com) , FAB Distribution in Canada (www.fab.ca) online at www.cdbaby.com, or any of the major digital download sites ( iTunes, MP3.com, etc).
Reach the band at: info[at]parloursteps.com
Hey! I play a showcase at The Railway tomorrow night (Wednesday) for New Music West at 11pm. I know you're playing there the following night, but if you won't get too sick of the venue, you should stop by for my set! I'd love to see you!
Ciao from rome! "The myth of summer" was the sound track of my trip to Canada, nearly 10 years ago.... Caleb, we have a friend in common. He gave your cd signed by you with a very funny dedication: "to giorgia, good luck with the sfogliatelle"! I'm still smiling while reading it.... ;)
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