The Parlotones

The Parlotones
Origin	Johannesburg, South Africa
Genres	Indie rock, New wave, Post punk
Years active	1998 – Present
Labels	Universal Music, Sovereign Entertainment
Website	http://www.theparlotones.net
Members
Kahn Morbee Neil Pauw Glenn Hodgson Paul Hodgson

The Parlotones is a rock band based in Johannesburg, South Africa. They have achieved multiplatinum-selling status in their home country. They experiment with their sound and various structures in their songs, incorporating the typical doo-wop or traditional folk structures.^{[citation needed]} The Parlotones are known for the face make-up worn by lead singer Kahn Morbee.^{[citation needed]}

Kahn Morbee (2010)

Neil Pauw (2010)

Paul Hodgson (2010)

Glenn Hodgson (2010)

Biography

In February 2002 the Parlotones released their debut album Episoda^{[citation needed]}. The first album to reach mainstream succes was their second album Radiocontrolledrobot, which came out in 2005 which won Best Rock Album at the 2006 South Africa Music Awards. The ballad "Beautiful" was used in an Irish Fujifilm television commercial which led to a European license deal with Universal Music. The album achieved Gold status in 2007.^{[citation needed]} Their next album A World Next Door To Yours was released in September 2007; it is South Africa’s biggest selling rock album of the decade.^{[citation needed]}

Much of the band's success can be attributed to the strong ties they have formed with the media and their extensive use of publicity opportunities.^{[citation needed]}

They are spokespersons for both Live Earth and Earth Hour along with Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Prince Charles, and Rihanna.^{[citation needed]}

The Parlotones' video to the single “Life Design” was added on MTV Europe.^{[citation needed]}

The Parlotones performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration concert along with Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, and Shakira.

In October 2011 The Parlotones were the opening act for the Cape Town and Johannesburg concerts of Coldplay's tour to South Africa

Awards

• South African Music Awards 2006 - Best Rock Album
• You Magazine Awards 2007 - Best Band
• FHM Readers Choice 2007
• MK Awards 2007 - Best Video
• People’s Choice Awards 2008 - Best Music Act
• Best Band Award – Caxton’s best of JHB^{[citation needed]}
• Loerie Kraft Award 2008 (first time a music video has won at the Loeries)^{[citation needed]}
• MTV Africa 2008 – Best Group nomination^{[citation needed]}
• MTV Africa 2008 – Best Alternative nomination^{[citation needed]}
• MK Awards 2009 – Best Video^{[citation needed]}
• MK Awards 2009 – Best Animation^{[citation needed]}
• MK Awards 2009 – Best Serenade^{[citation needed]}
• SAMA Awards 2009 –MTN Record of the year (nomination)^{[citation needed]}
• SAMA Awards 2009 – Best Global Chart DVD (nomination)^{[citation needed]}
• SAMA Awards 2009 – Best Music Video Of The Year^{[citation needed]}
• SAMA Awards 2010 - Best rock album for Stardust Galaxies^{[citation needed]}
• SAMA Awards 2010 - Best music video for Push Me to the Floor^{[citation needed]}
• International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2008 Music Video (first place)^{[citation needed]}
• International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2008 Performance (second place)^{[citation needed]}
• 2009 “Rock.Paper.Scissors” featured on USA hit TV series One Tree Hill^{[citation needed]}

Europe, Asia & MTV

• They released their album 'Stardust Galaxies' in the UK and Europe in June 2010.^{[citation needed]}
• The single "Life Design" was released in the UK in April 2010.^{[citation needed]}

Wine Label

On 16 September 2009, The Parlotones together with Hands on Wine released a Red Wine 'Giant Mistake', named after their single from the album A World Next Door to Yours. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (54%), Shiraz (23%), Pinotage (12%), and Cabernet Franc (11%).

In April 2010, a White wine 'Push Me to the Floor' was released, named after their single from the album Stardust Galaxies. The wine is a blend of Chenin blanc (60%), Gewürztraminer (15%), Chardonnay (20%,) and Viognier (5%).

On 5 October 2010, a Rosé wine 'We Call this Dancing' was released, named after the song from Stardust Galaxies. The wine is a blend of Wellington Pinotage (55%), Wellington Shiraz (25%), and a balance---a blend of 30 different varietals from the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus (20%).

Band members

• Glenn Hodgson - bass guitar, piano, backing vocals
• Paul Hodgson - lead guitar, keyboard
• Kahn Morbee - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Neil Pauw - drums

Discography

Albums

• Episoda (2003)
• Radiocontrolledrobot (2005)
• A World Next Door to Yours (2007)
• Unplugged (CD and DVD Live at the Emperors Palace) (2008)
• Videocontrolledrobot (CD and DVD video compilation) (2008)
• Stardust Galaxies (2009)
• Live Design (Live CD and DVD video compilation) (2010)
• Video's (DVD video compilation with 'Road To The Dome' documentary) (2010)
• Eavesdropping on the Songs of Whales (Acoustic) (2011)
• Journey Through the Shadows (April 2012)

EPs

• Superstars
• Borderline Patrol (2004)
• Dragonflies and Astronauts (2005)

External links

• Official Myspace
• Official Website
• Official Wine Website