Introducing Perth, Scotland based 6-piece Parliamo (pronounced Par-Lee-Ammo) who  announced their debut project ‘The Parliamo Manifesto’, alongside its lead single “Paul & Barry”.

With a heady live-reputation preceding them, Parliamo have already been hailed as one of Scotland’s  most exciting young prospects. Drawing from a plethora of influences from Groove Armada, The Avalanches  and Massive Attack to Super Furry Animals, The Beta Band and Primal Scream – their witty social com mentary–styled lyricism partnered with a unique songwriting approach suggest a band working beyond their  years.

With the release of “Paul & Barry” today and their upcoming EP ‘The Parliamo Manifesto’ – Parliamo are tak ing confident strides to becoming one of the most talked about bands in the country.

Sampling the droning bass harmonica in Dennis Wilson’s 1977 track “Dreamer”, new single “Paul & Barry”  expertly weaves together the 6-piece’s electronic and trip-hop influences with a swaying groove-laden indie rock sonic palette.

Of the new single, the band said: “The lyrics provide a tongue-in-cheek take on romance, with the chuckle  brothers’ method of moving large objects used as metaphor for the awkward beauty of young love. We sped  up the Dennis Wilson sample to provide the bouncy, baggy backdrop which drives the track along, whilst try ing to merge the distinctive warmth of the 70’s recording sound with the more crisp, modern cowbells and  808s”.

For the track’s accompanying video clip, the band collaborated with rising Scottish director Bonnie Macrae  along with reputable Tayside clothing company, Manifesto – with the video eloquently telling a story of the  implosion of a young relationship.
Backed by radio in the UK (BBC 6Music, Radio Scotland, Radio X) and in the US (via KEXP), their self proclaimed brand of ‘underground pop’ is already turning a lot of heads. Citing influence from the likes  of John Cooper-Clarke, The Avalanches, and Mike Skinner through to Groove Armada and Fatboy Slim,  Parliamo are a true breath of fresh air, and certainly ones to watch in 2021.

Parliamo are: Jack Dailly (vocals), Finn Freeburn Morrison (guitar), Fraser Nicholson (bass), Mairi Suther land (guitar, keys, vocals), Calum Simpson (guitar) and Andrew Haxton (drums).

Parliamo’s new single “Paul & Barry” is out now via Modern Sky. The band’s new project ‘The Parliamo Mani festo’ will be released later this year.