Parliamo are one of Perth’s finest underground music exports to date. Their success knows no bounds as they sit mere days away from the release of their debut mini-album “The Parliamo Manifesto”. Currently in the middle of a UK tour, which will take them to hotspots such as King Tut’s, EH6 Festival, Dead Wax, Notting Hill Arts Club, and now Perth Theatre on Saturday 11th December.
As a household name in Perth, they have gone from strength to strength since their conception. Already being hailed as one of Scotland’s most exciting young prospects, their standing show in Perth Theatre’s Joan Knight Studio rounds off a year of real achievement for the band. Their new debut EP The Parliamo Manifesto aims to reconcile people with positivity through vibrant, energetic music, whilst providing a relatable commentary on the modern world and the inner workings of the minds of young people. You can find all the songs that inspired this work here on their Spotify playlist.
Commenting on the newly announced gig which goes on sale on Wednesday 10 November, Andy Shearer, creative director for contemporary music for Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre, said:
“There hasn’t been a buzz like this about a Perthshire band since the ’80s. They have the necessary infrastructure in terms of management, agency, record label, PR, and so on in place; they’ve been getting lots of high-profile radio plays and accolades from industry insiders and building a fanbase on the back of their great live shows. The release of their debut record this week will move things up a level and prove beyond doubt that they’ve got the most important ingredient of all – really great songs. They speak very much for their generation, but there’s also much to love in their sound for fans of 80’s and 90’s indie as they have a real baggy swagger and a great irreverent attitude.“
The night, which is sure to be a truly historic one in Perth’s event calendar, could only be held in none other than one of Perth’s most historic buildings, our theatre. With a heady live reputation preceding them, the band’s self-proclaimed brand of “underground pop” is already turning a lot of heads within the music industry. Drawing from a plethora of influences from The Avalanches and Massive Attack to Super Furry Animals and The Beta Band, Parliamo brings together witty social commentary with a distinctive songwriting approach very much their own. They are bound to put on one hell of a show, and there’s absolutely no better venue in Perth for it. Packed full of local pals and fans, the Joan Knight Studio will provide a backdrop for a truly magical night.
Parliamo are Jack Dailly (vocals), Finn Freeburn Morrison (guitar), Fraser Nicholson (bass), Mairi Sutherland (guitar, keys, vocals), Calum Simpson (guitar), and Andrew Haxton (drums).
Tickets for Parliamo in Perth Theatre’s Joan Knight Studio on Saturday 11 December go on sale on Wednesday 10 November. For tickets and info, visit www.horsecross.co.uk, or call or visit the Perth Theatre Box Office between 10 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Horsecross Arts is supported by Creative Scotland, Perth & Kinross Council, and The Gannochy Trust.
Follow this link to pre-order The Parliamo Manifesto and make sure to give the band a follow on Facebook.
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