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PARO + Vanity Box

Vanity Box is a four piece band from Groningen, playing songs that you could easily bump into on the first page of an old novel or in one of your favourite dated TV shows. With the same interest when reading that first page of the novel, you keep listening to Vanity Box’s music because of their balance between a jangly shoegaze and subdued, yet noisy indie sound. Vanity Box navigates you through the reflections and images of lives lived and desired. Experience this yourself at SIMPLON UP!

PARO pulls from a huge array of genres and zeitgeists, making it feel like you’re in a movie at one time, and at the next you feel the urge to dance. A nostalgic feeling for – not the past, but – the present is brought out as their evocative storylines and preening hooks float melodiously through the space. PARO’s lyrics are brought to life by the rhythms and alienated synths, and before you know it, you’re sucked into their own world. Their debut EP was released in December, and the songs served up a gentle slice of life. From Caviar’s scream deep into the void, to the upbeat track Flashing and the Lash, this EP is a roller coaster of emotions, and the release you’ve been looking for. Experience the world of PARO live at SIMPLON UP!