The Horrors and The Stepkids Play at The Parish [Show Preview]

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The Horrors at The Parish
Wednesday, September 21
The Parish (214 East Sixth Street)
$15, 8pm
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Evolving their sound over the course of three albums, The Horrors latest release, Skying, leans towards an '80s heavy synth pop slant but with a shoegaze injection. Clear influence nods are made to My Bloody Valentine, the Cramps and more post-punk to create an epic overall sound on this self-produced album that is no longer rooted in dark brooding like their 2007 debut, Strange House.

There is a clear trajectory from the group's second album, Primary Colours, where they started to embrace post-punk romanticism after being dropped from their label and written off by critics, and which proves, if nothing else, that they are more than a flash in the pan. Reaching up to number five on the UK charts, The Horrors are looking to make a splash here in North America on their latest tour, playing north to south, from Minneapolis to Mexico City, before embarking on a world-wide trip through the end of the year. Listen to Skying streaming on The Horrors official site.

The Horrors are joined by The Stepkids at The Parish tonight. The talented trio from Connecticut creates songs with both funk and folk moments, tinged by psychedelic rock. Preview the self-titled debut album here.