The Paper Cranes are a husband and wife indie-pop band from Victoria, British Columbia whose specialty is crafting infectiously melodic pop songs with heart-wrenching lyrics that make you want to dance until you pass out and cry into your pillow at the very same time. The music draws from a variety of influences from 60's Motown to 80's post-punk and has been compared to The Smiths, Elvis Costello, The Jam and The Cure. Though these influences can be heard in The Cranes' music the songs still remain refreshingly unique.
The band is fronted by multi-instrumentalist, Ryan McCullagh with his wife, Miranda Roach on the keyboards. The domestic duo has won a sizable fan-base in their hometown and abroad with their vibrant live performances.
During the 3 years that The Paper Cranes have been active they have supported bands like Pretty Girls Make Graves, Wolf Parade, Islands, and The Walkmen amongst many others and have been showcased at Pop Montreal as well as Toronto's North by Northeast Music Festival. Their single, " I'll Love You Until My Veins Explode" was given a four star rating by Pitchforkmedia.com and the CBC named them one of the 10 bands to watch in 2008 alongside Crystal Castles and Tokyo Police Club. Their 2008 full-length album, Halcyon Days, has enjoyed a considerable run on college radio charts and songs from the album have been featured prominently in episodes of the Comedy Network series, House Party. Their song, "Rabbit in a Snare" has also been featured in a Nissan television commercial.
On Chivalry's Dead the Paper Cranes are once again doing what they do best--writing captivating pop songs that are nearly impossible to get out of your head, however on this, their latest offering, their is a new level of depth to the songs. The Cranes experiment with a myriad of differing styles from eerie psychedelic waltzes to orchestral post-punk to rollicking northern soul to effervescent synth pop to create an album that is diverse, musically complex, lyrically poignant, and endlessly listenable.
"When all is said and done I think that Chivalry's Dead can be summed up in one simple word: brilliant."
-Snob's Music
"The Paper Cranes show they are still one of the most fun bands in Canada and Chivalry's Dead is a perfect addition to any summer party."
-Herohill
“This year’s Halcyon Days LP seems as timeless and effortless as a Spoon record, with enough new wave bounce to make Elvis Costello smile.”
-Chart Attack
“If someone tells you they popped The Paper Cranes’ Halcyon Days into their stereo and did not immediately get wrapped up in the catchy melodies and driving percussion, that person is a liar, and you should break off all and any communication with him or her.”
- Scene and Heard
“Victoria’s the Paper Cranes are certainly ushering in a golden age. The band’s efforts to date have paid off, making them a vital part of Victoria’s 100-mile musical diet. Having toured and landed favourably in towns and cities all across Canada, the ripple effect can be seen in their growing fan base. The Crane’s latest release, Halcyon Days, finds the band in fine form, comfortable with their sound but expanding their horizons just enough to keep things exciting.”
- Exclaim
“If you’re not afraid to admit your favorite Cure song was “Love Cats”; if you think Paul Weller hasn’t written a classic song since “A Town Called Malice”; or if your favorite part of Funeral is the last minute of “Wake Up” where the Arcade Fire go all northern soul, then the Paper Cranes could be your new favorite band.”
- Pitchfork Media
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