Purity Ring (band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Purity Ring is a Canadian electronic music duo formed in 2. Edmonton, Alberta.[6] The band consists of Megan James (vocals) and Corin Roddick (instrumentals).[6][7][8]Background and history[edit]Both grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. James played piano and Roddick played drums prior to the band's inception, however neither currently play them as their primary instrument for Purity Ring. Fineshrine helped me through a crappy breakup. I don't even know if the lyrics are supposed to be about love, hate, longing, or what--but they encapsulated my.'Fineshrine' by Purity Ring Listen ad-free with YouTube Red; Show more Show less. Purity Ring - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) - Duration: 18:08. During live shows, Roddick uses a custom- built, tree- shaped instrument to drive both live sound and lighting.[9] Additionally, during live appearances both wear clothes custom designed and sewn by James.[9] James uses written work which she originally did not intend to release to the public for many of the band's lyrics.[7][1. Formation and Shrines[edit]The duo were originally two of several members of the band Born Gold (previously called Gobble Gobble).[9] While on tour with Gobble Gobble, Roddick began experimenting with electronic production and beat- making. James was asked to sing on a track called "Ungirthed", thus forming Purity Ring.[9] The song was released in January 2. On April 3, 2. 01. Purity Ring were signed by record company 4. AD worldwide and Last Gang Records in Canada.[1. Later the same month the band released their first official single "Obedear",[6] along with the announcement of their debut album, Shrines, to be released July 2. On June 2. 0, 2. 01. Purity Ring released the second single from the album titled "Fineshrine".[1. The song later became known in the UK for its use on a very. On October 9, 2. 01. Purity Ring released a sequel to their song, "Belispeak," titled "Belispeak II" as a collaboration with rapper Danny Brown.[1. On February 1. 1, 2. Soulja Boy's "Grammy" as a free download in celebration of the opening of their official online store.[1. Fan reaction to the release was so strong that it crashed the website servers due to too many requests to download.[1. In July 2. 01. 3, their studio album Shrines was short listed for the 2. Polaris Music Prize.[1. In August 2. 01. 3 British electronic musician Jon Hopkins released the single for "Breathe This Air" with vocals from Megan James and a remix of the band's song "Amenamy". In September 2. 01. Purity Ring released a remix of Lady Gaga's "Applause" for the song's digital remix EP. Another Eternity[edit]In 2. Purity Ring produced the song "God's Reign" for rapper Ab- Soul's album, These Days.. In February 2. 01. This was the first album they recorded entirely in the studio together. The duo collaborated with rappers like Danny Brown and Angel Haze.[2. On December 3, 2. Push Pull".[2. 2] On January 1. Begin Again" was released, along with the formal reveal of the album's title, Another Eternity, as well as the album's cover and track listing.[2. A third track from the album, "Repetition", was premiered on February 4 on BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens' show.[2. On February 2. 6, Another Eternity became fully available to hear online via NPR Music's First Listen.[2. Another Eternity was released in the United States on March 3, 2. On January 1. 9 2. Conan. Discography[edit]References[edit]^"Best of SXSW 2. Wednesday: Fiona Apple, Zola Jesus, High on Fire". Spin. Buzz Media. March 1. 5, 2. 01. Retrieved May 2. 8, 2. Purity Ring Distilled Trip Hop, Stadium Rave, and Gothic into One Evening". Complex. May 1, 2. Retrieved May 1, 2. Weiss, Sam (October 1. Purity Ring Announces North American Tour Dates". Complex. Retrieved May 2. Sullivan, Ben. "Purity Ring – Shrines". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved May 2. Sanzgiri, Shona. "Icebreaker: Purity Ring". GQ. Retrieved 1. 4 August 2. AD Announces Purity Ring Album, Shrines". AD. April 2. 3, 2. Retrieved April 2. Muller, Marissa G. August 2. 6, 2. 01. Rising: Purity Ring". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 2. Lester, Paul (April 5, 2. New band of the day – Purity Ring (No 1,2. The Guardian. guardian. Retrieved April 2. AD – Purity Ring". AD. Retrieved April 2. Cragg, Michael (January 2. New music: Purity Ring – Ungirthed". The Guardian. guardian. Retrieved April 3. Richardson, Mark (January 2. Purity Ring: "Ungirthed"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved May 2, 2. Minsker, Evan; Phillips, Amy (April 3, 2. Purity Ring Sign to 4. AD and Last Gang". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 2. Pelly, Jenn (June 2. New Purity Ring: "Fineshrine"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 2, 2. You. Tube". You. Tube. Retrieved 2. 01. 5- 0. PURITY RING on Twitter: "here's the sequel to Belispeak with a little help from @XDanny. XBrown. X http: //t. T7uep"". Twitter. Retrieved 2. 01. 5- 0. Archived from the original on November 2. Retrieved March 3. PURITY RING on Twitter: "YOU CRASHED OUR SERVERS!! Check out "Grammy" here: http: //t. Ta. Iarx. G"". Twitter. Retrieved 2. 01. 5- 0. The 2. 01. 3 Polaris Music Prize Short List Nominees". Polaris Music Prize. Retrieved 1. 4 August 2. Hudson, Alex. "Polaris Music Prize Unveils 2. Long List". Exclaim! Retrieved 1. 0 July 2. Brown, Harley. "Purity Ring's Megan James on Embracing Their 'Future Pop' Label: 'It Feels a Little Bit Safer'". Billboard. com. Retrieved 1. March 2. 01. 5. ^Sperounes, Sandra. More with Purity Ring’s Megan James: Coachella, Danny Brown, success and velvet | Edmonton Journal". Blogs. edmontonjournal. Retrieved 2. 01. 5- 0. Archived from the original on January 6, 2. Retrieved December 4, 2. Purity Ring Announce New Album Another Eternity, Share "Begin Again" | News". Pitchfork. 2. 01. Retrieved 2. 01. 5- 0. Purity Ring Share New Track "Repetition" | News". Pitchfork. 2. 01. Retrieved 2. 01. 5- 0. First Listen: Purity Ring, 'Another Eternity'". NPR. 2. 01. 5- 0. Retrieved 2. 01. 5- 0. Tunes - Music - Another Eternity by Purity Ring". Itunes. apple. com. Retrieved 2. 01. 5- 0. External links[edit].
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