PVRIS

PVRIS (pronounced Paris) is an American rock band from Lowell, Massachusetts formed by members Lyndsey Gunnulfsen, Alex Babinski, and Brian MacDonald. The band formed originally under the name Paris but later changed it to PVRIS in the summer of 2013 citing legal reasons. They have released a self-titled EP, an acoustic EP, before signing to Rise and Velocity Records and released their single "St. Patrick" on June 24, 2014 along with a music video. They released their debut album, White Noise, in November 2014.

History

Formation and early releases (2012–14)

PVRIS formed in Lowell, Massachusetts in 2012 under the name Operation Guillotine. They were originally a metalcore band, consisting of five members, one of which did screaming vocals, which were performed by Kyle Anthony. Their line-up soon changed to vocalist/guitarist Lyndsey Gunnulfsen, guitarist Alex Babinski, bassist Brian Macdonald and drummer Brad Griffin. Babinski had previously been in I Am the Fallen. When the band went into the studio their sound changed drastically, incorporating pop and electronic elements into their music. Gunnulfsen claimed this incorporation was done subconsciously. On March 26, 2013, PVRIS released their self-titled EP. The sound had been described as post-hardcore. They played sporadic shows through the Spring, including a successful mini-tour with Love, Robot.