Parlour Tricks

Parlour Tricks (previously Lily & the Parlour Tricks[2]) are a pop band from New York City, originally composed of Lily Cato (lead vocalist and songwriter), Darah Golub and Morgane Hollowell (vocals), Angelo Spagnolo (guitar), Brian Kesley (bass and synth), and Terry Moore (drums). The band met in 2009 while studying at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.[3] They cite diverse musical influences including Nine Inch Nails,[1] The Andrews Sisters,[1] and Francis and the Lights,[2] and lyrical inspiration including the novel The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.[4]

For the album from former Phish percussionist Marc Daubert, see Parlor Tricks.
Parlour Tricks
OriginNew York City
Genresindie pop, alternative rock,[1][2]
Years active2010 (2010)–present
LabelsBar/None Records
Websitewww.parlourtricksmusic.com
Members
  • Lily Cato (songwriter, vocals)
  • Darah Golub (vocals)
  • Morgane Hollowell (vocals)
  • Brian Kesley (bass)
Past members
  • Angelo Spagnolo (guitar)
  • Terry Moore (drums)

The band were named Best Pop Band in New York for 2014 by the Village Voice,[5] and have performed at Bonnaroo, SXSW, Summerfest, and the CMJ and CBGB Festivals.[1] As of March 2016 they are touring North America with Electric Six.[4]

Discography

Albums

Singles
  • 2015: Lovesongs / Requiem
  • 2015: The Storm
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References
  1. "About". Parlour Tricks. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  2. Kaplan, Ilana (25 June 2015). "Parlour Tricks Move Past Broken Hearts and Bones on Their Pop Journey". Village Voice. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  3. Katz, Jessie (21 December 2015). "Parlour Tricks Talk Weirdest Gigs, Next Record, & the Nostalgic Thrill of Opening for Third Eye Blind". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  4. O'Connor, Roisin (13 January 2016). "New music to listen to this week: Parlour Tricks and Channel D". The Independent. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  5. "Best Pop Band: Parlour Tricks". Village Voice. New York City. 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
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