About Parlour Panther

Parlour Panther possess an irresistible allure with their captivating chemistry, leaving a profound impact on listeners through their genuine emotional expression and exceptional vocal and guitar skills. They have graced renowned festivals such as the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Edge of the World Festival, ArtsWells, Vancouver Pride Festival, and have had the privilege of sharing the stage with esteemed artists like The Suffers, Royal Canoe, Wax Mannequin, and Y La Bamba.

Frankie and Lee, a trans non-binary couple, have been creating music together for 10 years. Now with returning founding member Saadi D’Hoore on synth and guitar, and Jen Foster on drums, this enchanting indie rock band is one to watch. Frankie brings their expertise in recording engineering, production, and popular song arrangements, while Lee contributes their background as a lyricist and classically trained vocalist and choral singer.

Parlour Panther burst onto the Vancouver music scene with their debut album "Hot Magic" in 2018, showcasing their distinctive and daring sound. Their follow-up release, "Retrograde," which was recorded entirely in their home studio during the pandemic, received critical acclaim after its release on Coax Records in August 2021. The album made waves by being featured on CBC's The Early Edition and securing a spot on the !Earshot National Top 50 chart for an impressive 12 weeks. Additionally, it was recognized as one of DOMINIONATED Magazine's Top Fifty releases of 2021.

Now, their highly anticipated third full-length album BLOOM came out on Coax Records March 22! According to Exclaim, “BLOOM boasts a vibrant mix of blues-inflected vocals, playful synths and an energetic low-end that’ll have you moving your hips and shoulders in the midst of your soul-searching.” And CBC sums it up perfectly with “BLOOM is Parlour Panther's celebration of connection, serving as an open-arms invitation for listeners to partake in their joy”. BLOOM is available now wherever you listen.