Nine Mile Records 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 want to 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 (http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners.htm), placing Parlour Steps, and in particular chief songwriter Caleb Stull, in the international spotlight.
Hear “ Hot Romance” on the March 2008 Paste Magazine CD.
“Thieves of Memory” can be heard on the Adidas Website.
“Thieves of Memory” was just released internationally on the Sonicbids Listen Vol. 2 Compilation (http://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.
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
2007-08 is seeing Parlour Steps touring Canada and the U.S. in support of their new record, furiously playing to all open ear.
