Alvvays
Sign in to saveAlvvays (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.
Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Alvvays
- Musical artist.image
- Alvvays 14860192853.jpg
- Musical artist.caption
- Alvvays performing in London, UK, 2014
- Musical artist.landscape
- yes
- Musical artist.origin
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Musical artist.years_active
- –present
- Musical artist.label
- Royal Mountain (Canada)Polyvinyl (US)Transgressive (Europe)Pod / Inertia Music (Australia)
- Musical artist.current_members
- Molly RankinKerri MacLellanAlec O'HanleySheridan Riley
- Musical artist.past_members
- Phil MacIsaacBrian MurphyAbbey Blackwell
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Encyclopedic overview
17 sectionsContents
- History
- Formation and early years (2011–2015)
- ''Antisocialites'' (2016–2018)
- ''Blue Rev'' (2021–present)
- Musical style and influences
- Band members
- Current
- Former
- Touring
- Discography
- Albums
- Singles
- Music videos
- Notes
- Awards and nominations
- References
- External links
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.
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