
Biography
Alternative-pop band, Valley —Rob Laska, Michael “Mickey” Brandolino, Alex Dimauro, and Karah James—amplify sticky hooks through eloquent song-craft that’s cognizant of what came before, yet ready for the future. Over the past few years, Valley released a steady stream of singles and EPs that have resonated with an international audience, garnering over 750 million global streams with tracks often appearing on viral charts in the U.S., Philippines, Korea, Japan and more.
Valley are known for their energetic live shows, performing at renowned music festivals across the world including The Governors Ball, Slow Life, Slow Live Festival, Wunderstruck, Life Is Beautiful and last year the band nearly sold out their first-ever North American headlining tour.
This year the band gear up to release their sophomore album Lost In Translation and celebrate new music with fans on their North American headlining tour this Spring.
Artist Highlights
- Sophomore album “Lost In Translation” out June 23rd, 2023 via Capitol Records / Universal Music Canada
- 750 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, Dallas
- Recent 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.
Timeline
ALBUM ROLLOUT
January 13th – “Throwback Tears” (Single) release
March 2nd – “Good But Not Together” (Single) release
April 24th – “Break For You” (Single) release
June 1st – “Have A Good Summer” (Single) release
June 23rd – “Lost In Translation” (Album) release
“LOST IN TRANSLATION” 2023 TOUR
April 13 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus (300 cap)^
April 14 – Ottawa, ON @The Bronson (925 cap)^
April 15 – Toronto, ON @ The Danforth (1,427 cap)^
April 16 – Toronto, ON @ The Danforth (1,427 cap)^
April 20 – London, ON @ London Music Hall (1,600 cap) ^
April 22 – Waterloo, ON @ Maxwell’s (700 cap)^
April 25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of The Living Arts(1,000 cap)*
April 26 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live (1,700 cap)*
April 28 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza (1,050 cap)*
April 30 – Washington, DC @ Fillmore (1,100 cap)*
May 02 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground (800 cap)*
May 03 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl (1,200 cap)*
May 05 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre (1,400 cap)*
May 06 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham (1,400 cap)*
May 07 – Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live(1,300 cap)*
May 09 – Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco (600 cap)*
May 11 – Houston, TX @ House Of Blues*
May 12 – Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues*
May 13 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s (1,500 cap)*
May 18 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent (871 cap)*
May 19 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater (871 cap)*
May 20 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore*
May 22 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theatre (600 cap)*
May 23 – Vancouver, BC @ Hollywood Theatre (500 cap)*
May 24 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune (1,000 cap)*
May 26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex (2,500 cap)*
May 27 – Denver, CO @ The Summit (1,300 cap)*
May 30 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre (800 cap)*
May 31 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues (1,200 cap)*
June 02 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews (1,000 cap)*
June 03 – Columbus, OH @ Bluestone (1,300 cap)*
^ w/ Devon Cole*w/ Aidan Bissett
Social Stats

76.4K followers

17K followers

17.5K subscribers

103K subscribers

107K 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)