Alvarez Kings is an English indiepop band from South Yorkshire, England that is currently signed to Sire Records, an imprint of Warner Bros. Records. The band released its major label debut, Somewhere Between, in April 2017.
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| Origin | South Yorkshire, England |
| Genres | pop |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Website | alvarezkings |
History
editAlvarez Kings began forming in Sheffield, South Yorkshire around 2011 with brothers Simon and Paul Thompson making up the core duo. Richard Walker and Aidan Thompson would join the band later due to the departures of two original band members. The band began playing in its current form in 2013. [1][2] In that year, it travelled on the Vans Warped Tour[3] and was profiled for the second season of the Fuse TV series, Warped Roadies.[4][5] BBC Radio Sheffield named the band's song, "No Resolve," the "Single of the Year."[2]
In 2015, Alvarez Kings signed to Sire Records, an imprint of Warner Bros. Records. It released its first EP with the label, Fear to Feel, in June 2015. That year, the band also toured with and opened for Echosmith and joined the Warped Tour again.[6] In April 2016, Alvarez Kings went on a short UK tour with PVRIS and K. Flay.[7][8][9] The band also opened for Melanie Martinez on her Cry Baby Tour throughout North America and Europe in 2016.[10][11]
Preceded by the introductory focus track "Sleepwalking Pt.II" their debut album, Somewhere Between (Sire Records/Warner Bros. Records), was released June 2017, produced by the Grammy Award winning producer, Carlos de la Garza. The album went on to cement the band as a serious contender for their unique brand of indie-pop gems and a growing army of dedicated fans around the world.[citation needed] The album was backed up with headline tours in the US, Europe and the UK. [12][13][14]
Upon Sean Parkin's departure, the band later asked record producer Aidan Thompson to join the band after his work on their single "Get up and Move On".
Discography
editStudio albums
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| Somewhere Between |
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EPs
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| Fear to Feel |
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References
edit- ^ Frazier, Kelly (15 March 2016). "The UK-Based Band Alvarez Kings Set to Play Show With Melanie Martinez at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, Lead Singer Simon Thompson Talks of Band Signing With Major Label". HuffPost. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ a b Niesel, Jeff (21 June 2017). "Band of the Week: Alvarez Kings". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Opoku, Amandah (29 November 2013). "My Week at Warped Interview: Alvarez Kings". UMusicians. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Whitt, Cassie (6 September 2013). "Song Premiere: Alvarez Kings, "Postcards From Berlin"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Schweitzer, Samantha (19 January 2016). "Exclusive Interview with the Alvarez Kings". Talk Nerdy With Us. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Payne, Chris (15 May 2015). "Alvarez Kings Attacks 'Generic Indie Guitar Music,' Premieres Sparkling Track 'Tell Tale Heart'". Billboard. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ "NEWS: K. Flay, Bones & Alvarez Kings to support PVRIS on April 2016 UK tour!". Dead Press. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Shutler, Ali (30 November 2015). "PVRIS announce UK headline tour supports". Upset Magazine. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Cowan, Sian (5 April 2016). "Show Review: PVRIS, Alvarez Kings & K.Flay at 02 ABC in Glasgow 04.04.16". Music Existence. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Frazier, Kelly (16 December 2016). "First Listen to New Single "Sleepwalking Pt. II" from UK-Based Band 'Alvarez Kings' Plus Q&A With Lead Vocalist Simon Thompson". HuffPost. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ "Alvarez Kings To Join Melanie Martinez on Full US Tour!". I'm Music Magazine. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Walker, Graham (27 January 2017). "VIDEO PREVIEW: Alvarez Kings crown debut album with sold out homecoming and Outlines Festival". Sheffield Star. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Geller, Wendy (14 April 2017). "New This Week: Kendrick Lamar, Chris Shiflett, John Mayer, and More". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Upton, Michael (13 April 2017). "ALBUM REVIEW: Somewhere Between by Alvarez Kings". Rotherham Advertiser. Retrieved 9 October 2017.