Parker and Lily
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Parker and Lily was an American experimental pop/rock duo originally from New York
, NY and formed in 2000. Parker and Lily are not currently touring and have not released any new material since 2005; the band members are all working on other projects; Parker and Lily disbanded sometime in 2005.
Their style is often described as a combination of experimental
, dream pop
, indie rock
, indie pop
, slowcore and lo-fi. The band was originally composed of two former members of the band Valentine Six, Parker Noon (aka Mangham Parker) (vocalist) and Lily Wolfe (pianist
). Organist
Daniel Rickard and drummer
Jeremy Wheatley were later added to the Parker and Lily live lineup. In 2004, during the recording of their third and most recent album (The Low Lows
, released in 2005), Noon and Wolfe's decade-long romantic relationship ended. However, despite their breakup, Noon and Wolfe finished the album together.
After finishing the recording of The Low Lows
, Noon and Wolfe took a five-month hiatus and then regrouped to perform and work on new material. However, this new material has yet to be released. In 2005, Noon collaborated with the other Parker and Lily members, Wheatley and Rickard, to form a new band named The Low Lows
(using the name of Parker and Lily’s third album The Low Lows
). The Low Lows
have since released two full length albums, one in 2006 and the other in 2008.
Despite Noon and Wolfe’s break-up, according to The Low Lows
’ myspace page, Wolfe toured with The Low Lows
for their first three tours and contributed to the making of The Low Lows
’ first two albums. Wolfe has stated on her myspace page (and The Low Lows
' Monotreme Records Artists' page coroberates) that she wants to focus only on making music for movies.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, NY and formed in 2000. Parker and Lily are not currently touring and have not released any new material since 2005; the band members are all working on other projects; Parker and Lily disbanded sometime in 2005.
Their style is often described as a combination of experimental
Experimental music
Experimental music refers, in the English-language literature, to a compositional tradition which arose in the mid-20th century, applied particularly in North America to music composed in such a way that its outcome is unforeseeable. Its most famous and influential exponent was John Cage...
, dream pop
Dream pop
Dream pop is a subgenre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid-1980s, when bands like The Passions, Dif Juz, Lowlife and A.R. Kane began fusing post-punk and ethereal experiments with bittersweet pop melodies into dreamy, sensual soundscapes. The term was almost...
, indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
, indie pop
Indie pop
Indie pop is a genre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid 1980s, with its roots in the Scottish post-punk bands on the Postcard Records label in the early '80s, such as Orange Juice, Josef K and Aztec Camera, and the dominant UK independent band of the mid...
, slowcore and lo-fi. The band was originally composed of two former members of the band Valentine Six, Parker Noon (aka Mangham Parker) (vocalist) and Lily Wolfe (pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
). Organist
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
Daniel Rickard and drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Jeremy Wheatley were later added to the Parker and Lily live lineup. In 2004, during the recording of their third and most recent album (The Low Lows
The Low Lows
The Low Lows is the third album by Parker and Lily. It was released on January 25, 2005 via the label, Warm Records, now known as Warm Electronic Recordings.-Track listing:#"Low Lows" - 5:08#"I Am a Gun" - 4:58#"June Gloom" - 5:47...
, released in 2005), Noon and Wolfe's decade-long romantic relationship ended. However, despite their breakup, Noon and Wolfe finished the album together.
After finishing the recording of The Low Lows
The Low Lows
The Low Lows is the third album by Parker and Lily. It was released on January 25, 2005 via the label, Warm Records, now known as Warm Electronic Recordings.-Track listing:#"Low Lows" - 5:08#"I Am a Gun" - 4:58#"June Gloom" - 5:47...
, Noon and Wolfe took a five-month hiatus and then regrouped to perform and work on new material. However, this new material has yet to be released. In 2005, Noon collaborated with the other Parker and Lily members, Wheatley and Rickard, to form a new band named The Low Lows
The Low Lows (band)
The Low Lows is an American Americana musical band formed in Athens, Georgia in 2005, originally composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Mangham Parker , organist Daniel Rickard, and drummer Jeremy Wheatley, all of whom are former members of the band Parker and Lily...
(using the name of Parker and Lily’s third album The Low Lows
The Low Lows
The Low Lows is the third album by Parker and Lily. It was released on January 25, 2005 via the label, Warm Records, now known as Warm Electronic Recordings.-Track listing:#"Low Lows" - 5:08#"I Am a Gun" - 4:58#"June Gloom" - 5:47...
). The Low Lows
The Low Lows (band)
The Low Lows is an American Americana musical band formed in Athens, Georgia in 2005, originally composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Mangham Parker , organist Daniel Rickard, and drummer Jeremy Wheatley, all of whom are former members of the band Parker and Lily...
have since released two full length albums, one in 2006 and the other in 2008.
Despite Noon and Wolfe’s break-up, according to The Low Lows
The Low Lows (band)
The Low Lows is an American Americana musical band formed in Athens, Georgia in 2005, originally composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Mangham Parker , organist Daniel Rickard, and drummer Jeremy Wheatley, all of whom are former members of the band Parker and Lily...
’ myspace page, Wolfe toured with The Low Lows
The Low Lows (band)
The Low Lows is an American Americana musical band formed in Athens, Georgia in 2005, originally composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Mangham Parker , organist Daniel Rickard, and drummer Jeremy Wheatley, all of whom are former members of the band Parker and Lily...
for their first three tours and contributed to the making of The Low Lows
The Low Lows (band)
The Low Lows is an American Americana musical band formed in Athens, Georgia in 2005, originally composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Mangham Parker , organist Daniel Rickard, and drummer Jeremy Wheatley, all of whom are former members of the band Parker and Lily...
’ first two albums. Wolfe has stated on her myspace page (and The Low Lows
The Low Lows (band)
The Low Lows is an American Americana musical band formed in Athens, Georgia in 2005, originally composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Mangham Parker , organist Daniel Rickard, and drummer Jeremy Wheatley, all of whom are former members of the band Parker and Lily...
' Monotreme Records Artists' page coroberates) that she wants to focus only on making music for movies.
Fromer main members
- Parker Noon (aka Mangham Parker) - lead vocals (Vox), guitars
- Lily Wolfe - vocals (Vox), piano (Rhodes), organs (Conn, Acetone)
- Daniel Rickard - organ (Farfisa), engineer
- Jeremy Wheatley - drums
Other former members
- Christina Campanella - organ (Farfisa), keyboards (Rhodes Bass), cymbals, tambourine, vocals (Vox)
Full length albums
- Hello HaloHello HaloHello Halo is the first album by Parker and Lily. It was released on August 21, 2001 via the label, Orange Recordings.-Track listing:#"Two Years In Air" - 3:22#"Mandarin" - 2:05#"My Golden Arm" - 3:06#"P.S." - 3:29#"Waitress" - 3:00#"Tokyo" - 2:55...
LP - 2001 (Orange RecordingsOrange RecordingsOrange Recordings is a record label that started in Chicago in 1997. In 2000 the label moved to San Diego and then relocated again to Los Angeles in the early 2002...
) - Here Comes WinterHere Comes WinterHere Comes Winter is the second album by Parker and Lily. It was released on September 24, 2002 via the label, Manifesto Records.-Track listing:#"Hello Halo" - 3:24#"My Apartment Complex" - 2:03#"Idle In Idlewild" - 2:10#"You Are My Matinee" - 2:44...
LP - 2002 (Manifesto RecordsManifesto RecordsManifesto Records is the name of an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California that has released records by The Wedding Present, Dead Kennedys, Tom Waits, Tim Buckley, Lilys, Concrete Blonde, Screamin' Jay Hawkins and others. Manifesto released the entire catalogue of Dead Kennedys...
) - The Low LowsThe Low LowsThe Low Lows is the third album by Parker and Lily. It was released on January 25, 2005 via the label, Warm Records, now known as Warm Electronic Recordings.-Track listing:#"Low Lows" - 5:08#"I Am a Gun" - 4:58#"June Gloom" - 5:47...
LP - 2005 (WarmWarm RecordsWarm Electronic Recordings is an independent record label based in Athens, Georgia. Azure Ray, Japancakes, and Crooked Fingers are some of the artists on their roster.-Artists:*Azure Ray*Crooked Fingers*Elk City*Empire State*Japancakes*Liz Durrett...
)
External links
- [ Allmusic: Parker and Lily]
- Myspace Fansite: Parker and Lily
- Last.fm: Lily and Parker
- Official Myspace Page: The Low Lows
- Last.fm: The Low Lows