Alvvays is a Canadian indie pop band formed in 2011, originating from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and currently based in Toronto, Ontario. It consists of Molly Rankin, Kerri MacLellan, Alec O'Hanley, Brian Murphy and Sheridan Riley. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2014, topped the US college charts. Their second studio album, Antisocialites, was released on September 8, 2017 and would go on to win the Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year. Both albums have been short listed for the Polaris Music Prize.
Origin | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
Genres | Indie pop, dream pop, shoegaze, twee pop |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Royal Mountain (Canada), Polyvinyl (US), Transgressive (Europe), Pod / Inertia Music (Australia) |
Members | Molly Rankin, Kerri MacLellan, Alec O'Hanley, Brian Murphy, Sheridan Riley |
Past members | Phil MacIsaac |
About Alvvays
Their 2014 debut album peaked at number 1 on the US College charts. Former drummer Phil MacIsaac left the band in 2016.
Achievement of Alvvays
They played ay both Glastonbury in 2015 and Coachella in 2016.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Alvvays
Canadian indie pop groups.. Musical groups from Toronto.