Biography
Canada’s two time Juno Award nominated alternative-pop band, Valley —Rob Laska (lead vocals), Michael “Mickey” Brandolino (guitar, synth), Alex Dimauro (bass), and Karah James (Drums, vocals)—have released a steady stream of singles and EPs that resonate with an international audience, garnering them over half a billion global streams. The group performed as part of Stephen Colbert’s #LiveAtHome sessions for their debut US TV appearance plus they opened the biggest Canadian sporting event, playing the 2022 Grey Cup kick-off show. With their second headlining international tour and their sophomore album Lost In Translation out now, 2023 has been an explosive year for Valley.
Artist Highlights
- Sophomore album “Lost In Translation” out June 23rd, 2023 via Capitol Records / Universal Music Canada
- 936 Million+ Streams Worldwide – 22% US, 18% Korea, 14% Japan, 9% China, 5% Canada
- Top CA territories: Ontario, BC, Alberta, Quebec
- Top US territories: LA, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle
- Top Territories: US, Japan, Philippines, Canada, Indonesia, South Korea
- ‘Lost In Translation’ Highlights
- Sophomore album “Lost In Translation” out June 23rd, 2023 via Capitol Records / Universal Music Canada
- 50M+ Streams Worldwide on ‘Lost In Translation’
- US – 29% / JP – 19% / CA – 13% / PH – 7%
- ‘Last Birthday’ is now 2x Platinum in Korea
- In June, Valley finished their North American ‘Lost In Translation’ tour have begun the second half of the tour across Asia and Australia. Closing off the year, Valley will be opening for Dermot Kennedy across Canada.
- “Break For You” is currently at #13 at Top 40 Canadian radio
- “Break For You” syncs on TSN Canada for Women’s World Cup & Blue Jays
- Press looks include: Exclaim! (CA), ET Canada (CA), The Morning Show (CA), MUCH (CA), RANGE Magazine (CA), Ones To Watch (US), SiriusXM The Breakdown (CA), The Luna Collective (US), Sanook (TH), Very Radio (TH), MYX TV (PH), Melon (SK)
- Performance of “The Problem Song” for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – WATCH HERE
- SiriusXM kickoff performer for 109th CFL Grey Cup broadcas – WATCH HERE
- Top Territories: US, Korea, Canada, Japan, Philippines, United Kingdom,
Indonesia, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore - “Like 1999” is GOLD in Canada
- 2022 JUNO nomination for Group of the Year
- 2020 JUNO nomination for Breakthrough Group of the Year.
- 2021 SOCAN Songwriting Prize Nominees
- Valley have opened for and toured with: Lennon Stella, COIN, The Band Camino, Noah Cyrus, Arkells, The Beaches and more.
- “Break For You” is currently at #26 at Top 40 Canadian radio
Timeline
Upcoming Releases
June 23rd – Lost In Translation (Album) release
Nov 3rd – “christmas lights” single release
Jan 19th – songs that got lost in translation (deluxe album)
Social Stats
97.2K followers
19K followers
18.8K subscribers
116K subscribers
135.2K subscribers
Top Territories Include
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Philippines
Korea
Japan
Demographics
67% Female
37% Male
Ages: 18 -27
Press
PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
- Rolling Stone India– #HitsOfTomorrow: A Weekly Rundown Of The ‘Should-Be’ Hits
- Wonderland Magazine – New Noise: Valley
- RANGE Magazine – Valley Toasts to New Beginnings on Last Birthday EP
- ET Canada – One To Watch: Valley
- American Songwriter – Valley’s New Single “SOCIETY” Pushes Back Against Music Industry Norms
- Earmilk – Rising Canadian indie pop band Valley talks new EP ‘Last Birthday’ [Interview]
- Ones to Watch – Valley Make a Sonic and Emotional Breakthrough on ‘Last Birthday’
- Atwood Magazine – INTERVIEW: VALLEY CAPTURE ’90S NOSTALGIA IN UPLIFTING POP ANTHEM “LIKE 1999”
- 1883 Magazine – Last Birthday, the latest release from Canadian alternative-pop band Valley, showcases their unique ability to hone in on various perspectives.
RECENT PRESS (Quote Sheet HERE)
- HAZZE Magazine – Cover
- TMRW Magazine – Get To Know: Valley
- RANGE Magazine – The Best of 2021 Ontario
- CBC Music – Valley’s sentimental sing-along, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
- Pleaser Magazine – Last Birthday EP Review
- Digital Noise Mag – Alt-Pop All-Stars Valley Return With New Project, ‘After The Party’
- DJ Iceberg – Valley Release “The After Party,” A Reflective Continuation Of Previous EP Last Birthday
- The Music Enthusiast – I got invited Valley’s ‘The After Party EP’ and now I’m sad (but in a good way).
- MILKY – VALLEY RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH NEW EP ‘THE AFTER PARTY’
- 360 Magazine – VALLEY-LAST BIRTHDAY THE AFTER PARTY
- Bad Wreck Media – Live at Capitol Records with Valley
- Raw Mag – Valley ‘Live At Capitol Studios’ EP Out Now
- Kinda Cool Magazine (Interview, pg 26-33) – Visualizing Valley: mood boards and looking through the sunroof of a Volkswagon Jetta
- Etalk (OLG Hometown Sounds Campaign) – etalk S20:E40 Wednesday, November 10, 2021
- For The Punks – Toronto’s Alt-pop Group Valley Release New EP “Last Birthday”
- NYLON Magazine Manila – THE NEW MUSIC RELEASES OF THE WEEK
- Ones To Watch – Valley Make a Sonic and Emotional Breakthrough on ‘Last Birthday’
- UPROXX – All The New Albums Coming Out In October 2021
- GIG GOER – On The Spot // Episode 2: VALLEY
- HITS Daily Double – SPOTTED ON NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
- The Luna Collective – Q&A: A Group Grounded in Inspiration and Creation, Valley Talks Tour, their new EP & More
- CBC Music – Fall 2021 guide: 27 albums you need to hear
- Cut It Out – VALLEY RELEASES END OF SUMMER ANTHEM
LIVE REVIEWS
Discography
Lost In Translation out June 23, 2023
Live In Seoul EP
The Problem Song
The After Party (EP)
Live At Capital Studios
Last Birthday (EP)
Society
Like 1999
Sucks To See You Doing Better (EP)
There’s Still A Light In The House (Single)
Maybe (LP)
The Room Is White (LP)
Contact
MANAGEMENT
chief@thecoreent.com
simon@thecoreent.com
tim@thecoreent.com
BOOKING
Ryan.Edmundson@unitedtalent.com (US)
kemp@feldman-agency.com (CA)