Say hello to CBC Radio 3, AUX TV and Exclaim!'s X3 featured artist, Purity Ring. The duo came to our attention last year when they were showcased as the 25,000th artist to join CBC Radio 3.
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In the past year, the band has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity. The singles "Ungirthed" (which won them a Bucky Award for best non-lyrical verbalization) and "Belispeak" brought Corin Roddick (formerly of Gobble Gobble) and Megan James to international attention. Before the release of their first album, those singles earned Purity Ring a set in the 2012 Pitchfork SXSW showcase alongside Fiona Apple, Nicolas Jaar and Grimes.
The Edmonton/Halifax electronic duo recently signed with prestigious London-based label 4AD, and the equally revered Last Gang Records in Canada. Their album Shrines was released in July, and you can stream the entire album on CBC Radio 3 until Sept. 30.
On the album, Purity Ring displays a mix of influences, drawing from hip-hop, dream pop and R&B. Beyond the lush, glitchy textures displayed on Shrines, newcomers can expect 12 tracks of pop pleasures featuring the distinctive vocals and lyrical poetry of James.
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Meet our 25,000th artist: Purity Ring