Alvvays

Alvvays? Yeah, pronounced Always, but Alvvays. Confusing? You'll get used to it.

Photo by Norman Wong

Alvvays are a Toronto based band, who specialise in making the sounds of nostalgia, summer and waves of the sea. All you could ever want and need from a band I'd say. It seems that many bands are opting for this 'surf rock' style but Alvvays are different, they're a 'surf rock' band that you can sing along to but one that you can also (if you want) listen to whilst feeling heartbreak and sadness.






Their self titled debut was only released earlier this month and already, positive reviews and a lot of 6 Music radio play, has boosted their popularity quite significantly. It's full of echoey vocals from lead singer Molly Rankin, a bleach blonde babe, armed with a guitar and plenty to sing about. 'Alvvays' is mainly a love-based album, with songs 'Archie, Marry Me', 'Ones Who Love You' and 'Adult Diversion' with lyrics such as 'How do I go on without you?'. But despite the lovey-dovey mood, like anything, it doesn't have to be interpreted in that way. Alvvays are a fresh new face to the 'surf-rock' side of the music industry and they certainly live up to this vastly growing genre's expectations.




Alvvays shall be playing a few dates in London next week but shall be back in Autumn with Real Estate to embark on a tour around the country!

Get tickets to see them here

- Amy