Alvvays talk second albums and crate karting bros ahead of playing Reading Leeds 2015
Expect guinea pig airings of brand new songs in the Canadian band's evening slot.
29th August 2015, 12:00am
Expect guinea pig airings of brand new songs in the Canadian band's evening slot.
29th August 2015, 12:00am
Reading & Leeds 2015
Festival Republic has transformed into a cider-fuelled version of Strictly Come Dancing.
29th August 2015, 12:00am
Shortlist
Viet Cong, Alvvays, and Braids also make the cut for 2015's prize.
16th July 2015, 12:00am
Popstar Postbag
The Canadian group are the latest band set to take on the challenge.
14th July 2015, 12:00am
Glastonbury 2015
Canadians make their debut at the festival this Sunday.
27th June 2015, 12:00am
And the nominees are...
Viet Cong, Tobias Jesso Jr., and Metz are also up for the award
17th June 2015, 12:00am
Festivals
The band are playing Best Kept Secret this June.
21st April 2015, 12:00am
Live
They’ve filled in the gaps between their Reading & Leeds and Shepherd’s Bush Empire dates.
30th March 2015, 12:00am
Listen
Listen to Kamran Khan’s latest woozy edit.
16th March 2015, 12:00am
Toronto group showcase their debut - and heart-racing new material - for a celebratory night in the capital.
30th January 2015, 12:00am
Finally!
The Instagram clip that made the internet cry has now been superseded by a full video.
13th January 2015, 12:00am
Every UK gig they’ve played has been packed to the rafters, and in July they released one of the albums of the year: Toronto five-piece Alvvays reflect on a mad 2014.
19th December 2014, 12:00am
Booking now
London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire hosts the Canadian band next year.
16th December 2014, 12:00am
Hey, hey!
The solo performance took place at a Seattle fundraising event on Saturday.
17th November 2014, 12:00am
Alvvays on the road
Canadians support Real Estate this week, on the back of their self-titled LP.
27th October 2014, 12:00am
Festival celebrates its 29th edition next March.
22nd October 2014, 12:00am
Listen
Song appears on the cassette-only version of their self-titled debut LP.
22nd September 2014, 12:00am
Premiere
Track is taken from the Canadian band’s faultless self-titled debut.
18th September 2014, 12:00am
Booking now
Blaenavon are also on the initial bill for a gig this October.
11th September 2014, 12:00am
DIY Presents
The bands back up the hype at the Birthdays show last night.
6th August 2014, 12:00am
Today's new music guide includes Gengahr, Alvvays, Soph Nathan and Cloud Castle Lake.
5th August 2014, 12:00am
Make your vows
Canadians take to the seas ahead of their DIY Presents gig in London.
30th July 2014, 12:00am
Molly Rankin's Alvvays is one giant gamble that shows every sign of paying off.
23rd July 2014, 12:00am
Album Review
4 Stars
With each effort packing at least half a dozen unique hooks, it’s difficult for anything to come off remotely dull.
16th July 2014, 10:30am
With Bob Vylan, St Vincent, girl in red, Lizzy McAlpine and more.