Parallels (band)
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Parallels is a synthpop
band formed in October 2008 in Toronto
, Canada
. The band consists of Holly Dodson (vocalist, composer, producer), Cameron Findlay (drummer, composer, producer) and Joey Kehoe (keyboardist).
. Findlay spent much of his free time on tour writing songs for what would become the foundation of Parallels' current repertoire. Parallels was originally conceived as Findlay's solo project, until he decided to team up with Dodson to turn the project into a full fledged band. Through an exchange of emails with Dodson, they wrote their first single "Ultralight". Findlay returned home to Toronto at the end of the 2008 Crystal Castles tour, and switched his main focus to developing Parallels. Findlay and Dodson continued to write more material, releasing "Ultralight" as a digital single later that year, and on vinyl on Thisisnotanexit Records in London, UK.
Dodson is the daughter of Rich Dodson
, guitarist and composer in Canadian rock
trio The Stampeders
.
Parallels music has been likened to the work of Giorgio Moroder
, New Order
and Stevie Nicks
. Dodson's vocals have been compared to Kate Bush
, and true-blue era Madonna
. Now Magazine rated Parallels as critic's pick for "Best Electronic act of 2009", in their "Best of Toronto" issue. Dodson represented Parallels in Flare (magazine)
's 30th anniversary issue as one of the "Hottest names to know in Canadian Music"
The band made their US debut at CMJ Music Marathon
in New York City in October 2009.
Parallels song "Find the Fire" was featured on the eighth edition of Kitsuné Maison Compilation 8 released by Kitsuné Music
. The band's debut album, "Visionaries", was released in February 2010.
Parallel's song "Ultralight" was featured in episode 4, of the second season of The A-List: New York
.
Synthpop
Synthpop is a genre of popular music that first became prominent in the 1980s, in which the synthesizer is the dominant musical instrument. It was prefigured in the 1960s and early 1970s by the use of synthesizers in progressive rock, electronic art rock, disco and particularly the "Kraut rock" of...
band formed in October 2008 in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The band consists of Holly Dodson (vocalist, composer, producer), Cameron Findlay (drummer, composer, producer) and Joey Kehoe (keyboardist).
History
Findlay is the former drummer of Canadian electro group, Crystal CastlesCrystal Castles (band)
Crystal Castles are an experimental electronic band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of producer Ethan Kath and lyricist and vocalist Alice Glass. Crystal Castles are known for their chaotic live shows and their lo-fi home productions. The duo released many limited EPs between 2006 and...
. Findlay spent much of his free time on tour writing songs for what would become the foundation of Parallels' current repertoire. Parallels was originally conceived as Findlay's solo project, until he decided to team up with Dodson to turn the project into a full fledged band. Through an exchange of emails with Dodson, they wrote their first single "Ultralight". Findlay returned home to Toronto at the end of the 2008 Crystal Castles tour, and switched his main focus to developing Parallels. Findlay and Dodson continued to write more material, releasing "Ultralight" as a digital single later that year, and on vinyl on Thisisnotanexit Records in London, UK.
Dodson is the daughter of Rich Dodson
Rich Dodson
Rich Dodson is a Juno Award winning singer, song-writer and producer. He is the guitarist and a founding member of Canadian Rock trio, The Stampeders. He is most well known for penning the groups' biggest hit, "Sweet City Woman" which hit #1 in Canada, and #8 on Billboard in 1971...
, guitarist and composer in Canadian rock
Canadian rock
Canadian rock describes a wide and diverse variety of music produced by Canadians, beginning with American style rock 'n' roll in the mid-20th century. Since then Canada has had a considerable impact on the development of the modern popular music called rock...
trio The Stampeders
The Stampeders
The Stampeders are a Canadian rock trio, consisting of Rich Dodson, Ronnie King, and Kim Berly.-Career:The band formed in Calgary, Alberta in 1964 as The Rebounds....
.
Parallels music has been likened to the work of Giorgio Moroder
Giorgio Moroder
Hansjörg "Giorgio" Moroder is an Italian record producer, songwriter and performer based in Los Angeles. When in Munich in the 1970s, he started his own record label called Oasis Records, which several years later became a subdivision of Casablanca Records...
, New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
and Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
. Dodson's vocals have been compared to Kate Bush
Kate Bush
Kate Bush is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Her eclectic musical style and idiosyncratic vocal style have made her one of the United Kingdom's most successful solo female performers of the past 30 years.In 1978, at the age of 19, Bush topped the UK Singles Chart...
, and true-blue era Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
. Now Magazine rated Parallels as critic's pick for "Best Electronic act of 2009", in their "Best of Toronto" issue. Dodson represented Parallels in Flare (magazine)
Flare (magazine)
Flare is a Canadian fashion magazine. It is owned by Rogers Communications.Flare magazine was created in 1979, as a rebranding of Miss Chatelaine magazine. Flare promotes itself as "Canada's Fashion magazine"...
's 30th anniversary issue as one of the "Hottest names to know in Canadian Music"
The band made their US debut at CMJ Music Marathon
CMJ Music Marathon
CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival is put on by CMJ Network. CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival 2010 is scheduled for October 19–23 and will be headquartered at New York University and other downtown NYC venues.- History :...
in New York City in October 2009.
Parallels song "Find the Fire" was featured on the eighth edition of Kitsuné Maison Compilation 8 released by Kitsuné Music
Kitsuné Music
Kitsuné is a French fashion label and electronic music record label created in 2002 by Gildas Loaëc, Masaya Kuroki and the London-based company Åbäke...
. The band's debut album, "Visionaries", was released in February 2010.
Parallel's song "Ultralight" was featured in episode 4, of the second season of The A-List: New York
The A-List: New York
The A-List: New York is an American reality television series from the LGBT-interest network Logo. The series, frequently described as a Real Housewives-style show, follows the lives of six gay and bisexual men in New York City. The series was originally announced under the title Kept but the title...
.