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The Parlotones is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of The Cure, R.E.M., Radiohead, Travis and Jeff Buckley. Those roots explain a lot about how The Parlotones arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as The Airborne Toxic Event, A Silent Film, Johnny Clegg, White Lies and New Politics, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Altogether the chart holds 28 connections around The Parlotones, reaching back through The Cure. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
The Parlotones are a South African indie rock band hailing from Johannesburg, formed in 1998. The ensemble features Kahn Morbee on vocals and rhythm guitar, Paul Hodgson as lead guitarist, Glen Hodgson handling bass guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals, and Neil Pauw on drums and percussion. Originally rooted in Britpop, The Parlotones' music has evolved to encompass a diverse range of genres, with lyrics centered on relatable themes such as love and everyday life, complemented by engaging and memorable melodies.
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The Parlotones connections
The Parlotones grew out of The Cure, R.E.M., Radiohead and Travis, shares an orbit with The Airborne Toxic Event, A Silent Film, Johnny Clegg and White Lies. 28 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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