Vallis Alps
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Vallis Alps

Vallis Alps is a duo from New Zealand's South Island, with Parissa Tosif on vocals and synthesizer and David Khan on vocals, guitar, and synthesizer. They put...

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Vallis Alps, the New Zealand duo mixing electronica and folk

Parissa Tosif and David Khan create atmospheric tracks with vulnerable vocals and synth-guitar textures.

For a good sense of their atmosphere, try 'So Settled' or 'Reprieve'. Tosif's voice floats over those synth beds in a way that feels both spacious and close.

Their 2015 self-titled debut won the Taite Music Prize for Best Album, and songs like 'So Settled' show how they blend electronic production with folk's emotional directness. They've played Coachella and Glastonbury, but their sound stays intimate even on festival stages. The 2021 statement about a former member's misconduct added a layer of real-world gravity to their work.

They started with that self-titled album in 2015, then followed with 'The Wilder' in 2019 and 'You Never Were' in 2022. The music has kept its core mix of electronica and folk touches across those records.

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Vallis Alps is a duo from New Zealand's South Island, with Parissa Tosif on vocals and synthesizer and David Khan on vocals, guitar, and synthesizer. They put out their self-titled debut album in 2015, followed by 'The Wilder' in 2019 and 'You Never Were' in 2022.

Their music mixes electronica with folk touches, creating atmospheric tracks like 'So Settled' and 'Reprieve'. Tosif's vocals often carry a vulnerable quality over Khan's synth and guitar work.

In 2021, the band addressed allegations of sexual misconduct by a former member, releasing a statement that expressed regret and a commitment to fostering respect. They've performed at festivals including Coachella and Glastonbury, and their debut album won the Taite Music Prize for Best Album in 2015.

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