Vallis Alps are an electronic music duo based in Sydney, Australia, composed of producer David Ansari and vocalist Parissa Tosif, who are originally from Seattle and Canberra respectively.[1][2]
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| Origin | Canberra, Australia Seattle, Washington, United States |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Website | vallisalps |
Career edit
2015-2016: Vallis Alps edit
In January 2015, they released the tracks "Young" and "Thru" on Triple J and their first Extended play, Vallis Alps. Following the success of their debut EP, Vallis Alps announced their first Australian tour dates in August 2015, including a performance at Splendour in the Grass in July.[3] The pair moved to Sydney in late 2015.[4] Their 2015 was capped off with a nomination for the J Award for Unearthed Artist of the Year in 2015. "Young" went on to place number 27 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2015. In November 2016, the duo released a new track titled "Fading". The track placed at number 94 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2016.[5]
2017-2021: Fable edit
In March 2017, the duo released "East", the lead single from the duo's second EP, Fable.[6]
On 31 August 2017, the duo released a single, "Oceans", which tells the sacrifice women take and is also inspired upon the 19th century Iranian woman Tahirih who fought for women's rights in Iran.[7]
2022-present: Cleave edit
In February 2023, Vallis Alps announced they would release debut album Cleave on 24 August 2023 via The Orchard. The album's third single "Higher Than This" was released on the same day.[8]
Discography edit
Albums edit
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| Cleave |
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Extended plays edit
| Title | Details |
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| Vallis Alps |
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| Fable |
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| Something More Than Human |
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Certified singles edit
| Year | Title | Certifications | Album |
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| 2015 | "Young" |
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Awards and nominations edit
J Award edit
The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| J Awards of 2015[13] | themselves | Unearthed Artist of the Year | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ Wass, Mike (18 February 2015). "New Find: Vallis Alps Make Their Mark With Drowsy Electro-Anthem "Young"". Idolator. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ "Vallis Alps announce debut Australian tour", Triple J, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 15 June 2015
- ^ "Vallis Alps announce debut Australian tour | Music News | triple j". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ^ "Meet Vallis Alps: from start to Splendour". Triple J Unearthed. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2015.
- ^ "1-100 | Hottest 100 2016 | triple j". www.abc.net.au. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ^ "Vallis Alps Share Dreamy Sophomore EP 'Fable'". Stoney Roads. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ^ "Sacrifice women make in fighting equality in their new single 'Oceans'". Steve Likoski. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ a b Alex Gallagher (23 February 2023). "Vallis Alps Announce Debut Album 'Cleave' and Share New Single". Music Feeds. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "Vallis Alps". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Fable (EP)". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Vallis Alps Announce New EP 'Nothing More Than Human'". Music Feeds. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2019 Singles". ARIA. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "The J Award 2015". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2020.