PVRIS

By Zainab Jaffry

Hitting the alternative music scene last year, Massachusetts-based rock band PVRIS has had a growing fan-base stretching all over the world. Lead vocalist Lynn Gunn clarified in several interviews that the band name is pronounced “PARIS” but because of copyright complications, their label had to turn the “A” upside down, forming “PVRIS.” Their unique sound is a combination of rock, electronic, and elements of punk. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Lyndsey Gunnulfsen, guitarist/keys Alex Babinski, and bassist/keys Brian MacDonald.

Before the band was recognized by the masses, they released a self-titled acoustic EP on March 26th, 2013. They played a mini-tour with Love, Robot in the spring, doing sporadic shows here and there. PVRIS also played in the Vans Warped Tour in the summer of 2013, getting a chance to put themselves out there.

PVRIS was pleased to announce they had been signed to Rise Records in June 2014. This was Rise’s first sign to a female-fronted band, making PVRIS known as the newest big thing on the label. Also considering Rise Records usually signs metalcore bands, putting PVRIS on the label was an unexpected move. Nonetheless, it was a smart decision on Rise’s part.

In the summer of 2014, PVRIS received their second opportunity to play in the Vans Warped Tour, which they accepted. Substantially expanding their fanbase, PVRIS climbed their way up the alternative music scene ladder within a few months’ time.

PVRIS’s debut album White Noise was released on November 4th, 2014 and “has received more buzz than ever anticipated,” Gunn states in a recent interview done with The Wellz Street Journal. With the guidance of Blake of VERSA, the album was recorded over the course of a month and a half, down in the Florida studio.

PVRIS has made their mark in the alternative music scene, sparking an interest in fans all across the US and the UK. Australian pop-punk band Tonight Alive has been touring with PVRIS as well as Mayday Parade. This coming April, PVRIS is supporting Lower Than Atlantis on their UK headline tour and opening for their show. Along with their special appearance, PVRIS is headlining two shows in London and Birmingham on the 16th and 18th of April 2015. Overall, PVRIS has embarked on what seems like a rewarding career with loads more headlining opportunities to come.

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