Alvvays
Relevance
Discogs Information
Profile
Five piece band based in Toronto, Canada. Formed by Molly Rankin (lead vocals), Kerri MacLellan (keyboards) and guitarist Alec O'Hanley. A short while later, Brian Murphy (bass) and Phil MacIssac on drums, completed the outfit. After a self-released album they were signed by Polyvinyl Records. As of 2017, Sheridan Riley replaced Phil MacIssac as the current drummer.
External Links
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/3543546-Alvvays
- http://alvvays.com/
- http://www.facebook.com/ALVVAYS
- http://twitter.com/alvvaysband
- http://instagram.com/alvvaysband
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvvays
- http://soundcloud.com/alvvays
- http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwM7mqRJQltXEduilGLHYg
- https://alvvays.bandcamp.com
Wikipedia Information
 |
Alvvays (pronounced "always") is a Canadian indie pop band formed in 2011, originating from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and subsequently based in Toronto, Ontario. It consists of Molly Rankin (vocals and guitar), Kerri MacLellan (keyboards), Alec O'Hanley (guitars), and Sheridan Riley (drums). Their self-titled debut studio album, released in 2014, topped the US college charts. Their second studio album, Antisocialites, was released on September 8, 2017. Their third studio album, Blue Rev, was released on October 7, 2022. Antisocialites and Blue Rev each won the Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year. All three of their albums were shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. The song "Belinda Says" from Blue Rev was nominated for Best Alternative Music Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
Related Forum Threads
- Alvvays’ Molly Rankin talks about Smiths influence - interview in The Guardian (October 11, 2022) - Morrissey-solo (Oct 11, 2022)
- Indie band Alvvays cites The Smiths as ongoing inspiration (June 18, 2024) - Morrissey-solo (Jun 20, 2024)