They are two of the most lauded up-and-coming indie acts to hit Australia this year, and this October Parades and Ernest Ellis are joining forces for a major national tour.
It’s been a stellar year for Sydney outfit Parades. After performing at Homebake and supporting Gomez on a national tour, Parades released their debut album Foreign Tapes this April 2010. The album received unanimous praise for its expansive, ambitious haze of pop harmonies, post rock guitars and electronic meanderings. “Bold, startling and awe-inspiring” is how The Brag describes their garage-produces debut, echoed by Mess & Noise’s “staggering album”.
"They executed the contrasts of their music; with a heavy drop into richly textured musical layers, to delicate ghostly vocals and melodies accompanied by minimal percussion. The level of intensity and energy of this 50-minute set was mind-blowing." Fasterlouder.com.au
Ernest Ellis has had an equally dramatic rise with his debut album ‘...
