New York – The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. On January 27th, 2015 Alvvays was selected for their outstanding achievements in the “Breakthrough Group Of The Year” and “Alternative Album Of The Year” categories.
The fuzz-pop quintet Alvvays had a breakout year in 2014 behind the critically acclaimed and fan adored self-titled debut. Released by Polyvinyl Records the album was produced by indie-guru Chad VanGaalen and mixed by Holy Fuck’s Graham Walsh as well as John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Kurt Vile.)
Comprised of Molly Rankin (lead vocals/guitar), Kerri Maclellan (keys/vocals), Alec O’Hanley (guitar), Brian Murphy (bass) and Phil MacIsaac (drums), Alvvays take the template laid out by the likes of Scottish stalwarts Teenage Fanclub, The Vaselines and Belle & Sebastian and fuse it with a strong sense of self and a unique personality. Each shimmering track on their debut full-length frames Rankin’s melancholic melodies and unwavering voice with meticulous arrangements and needlepoint guitars.
Upcoming Tour Dates
01/30/15 – Oxford, UK @ O2 Academy 2
01/31/15 – Bristol, UK @ Thekla
02/02/15 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix
02/03/15 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
02/05/15 - Oslo, Norway @ John Dee
02/06/15 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Debaser Strand
02/07/15 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Beta
02/09/15 - Hamburg, Germany @ Molotow Exil
02/10/15 - Berlin, Germany @ Kantine am Berghain
02/12/15 - Vienna, Austria @ B72
02/13/15 - Milan, Italy @ LoFi
02/14/15 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Bogen F
02/16/15 - Paris, France @ Badaboum – Festival A Nous
03/24/15 - Minneapolis, MN @ Northrop Auditorium %
03/25/15 - Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater %
03/27/15 - Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre %
03/28/15 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre %
03/30/15 - Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall %
03/31/15 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Benedum Center %
04/01/15 - Buffalo, NY @ UB Center For The Arts %
04/02/15 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
04/03/15 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues %
04/04/15 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues %
04/06/15 - New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre %
04/07/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Academy of Music %
04/09/15 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte %
04/10/15 - Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle %
04/11/15 - Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle %
04/13/15 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
07/17/15 - Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Fest
07/18/15 - Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Fest
07/19/15 - Lousiville, KY @ Forecastle Fest
09/04/15 - Gardenstown, UK @ End of the Road Festival
09/05/15 - Gardenstown, UK @ End of the Road Festival
09/06/15 - Gardenstown, UK @ End of the Road Festival
09/10/15 - Manchester, UK @ Academy 2
09/11/15 - London, UK @
% w/ The Decemberists
