For Immediate Release

June 1, 2023

VALLEY SOUNDTRACK SUMMER HEARTACHE

WITH LATEST SINGLE

“HAVE A GOOD SUMMER (WITHOUT ME)” – STREAM

COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR JUNE 23 RELEASE OF SOPHOMORE ALBUM LOST IN TRANSLATION – PRESAVE

TOUR DATES ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA & AUSTRALIA THIS SUMMER THEN SET JOIN DERMOT KENNEDY ON CANADIAN TOUR DATES THIS FALL 

Download album artwork HERE

"Their uplifting sounds and happy energy makes every song a mood booster and it’s on a frequency that should resonate with even the pickiest listener."

"Over the past few years, Valley has transformed from indie pop's best-kept secret to an enviable force to be reckoned with, giving sonic form to all our tender hopes and heartbreaking what-ifs."

On the heels of being announced as support for Dermot Kennedy’s latest Canadian tour dates this fall, today alternative-pop band Valley - Rob Laska, Mickey Brandolino, Alex Dimauro, and Karah James – release their latest single, “Have A Good Summer (Without Me)” through Capitol Records/Universal Music Canada. This sad summery bop is the fourth single off the band’s upcoming sophomore album Lost In Translation and the countdown is on with only three weeks until it’s release on June 23 – Stream.

“Have A Good Summer (Without Me)” captures a very specific type of heartache, one which is contradicted by sunshine and the expectations of the season. A theme that’s been explored by the likes of Lana Del Rey, Regina Spektor and Taylor Swift, Valley interprets that feeling of longing on their own terms, singing, “If you fall for somebody new, do everything we used to do, I hope it gets you thinking about me,” which if you’ve ever experienced a summer break-up, hits deep. On the track, Karah James describes, “the summer in our minds is a romanticized version of life. Love and its adventures are heightened with the heat and the water and the sunshine. The blow of losing someone before those precious few months of the year is devastating to say the least. ‘Have A Good Summer (Without Me)’ is loving them so much, you will let them go.” 

“Have A Good Summer (Without Me)” follows three previously released tracks, continuing to build anticipation for the upcoming sophomore album, including “Throwback Tears” which kicked off the album announcement and was covered by Kerala folk/indie group When Chai Met Toast and shared on Rolling Stone India, “Good, but not together” that was released alongside a live performance video and “Break For You” which has been a fan favorite as they perform it on their North American tour and recently appeared on the Canada Top 50 Viral chart on Spotify. So far, the three previously released tracks alone have garnered over 10 million global streams. 

Valley confidently wrap up the final dates of their North American ‘Lost In Translation’ headlining tour, where they received rave responses from audiences to the new songs on their set list that blend seamlessly into their catalogue of danceable love songs. This summer this touring band pack up for a tour across Southeast Asia and Australia, performing headlining shows to their fans outside of North America. Those dates include a performance in Thailand for the Road To Sonic Bang Music Festival alongside LANY, ADOY, and Burnout Syndromes. Valley are excited to announce they will be joining Dermot Kennedy as support on six newly announced dates of The Sonder Tour, playing arena venues across Canada this fall. See the updated list of tour dates below. Tickets can be purchased on Valley’s website, here.  

Left to right: Mickey Brandolino, Alex Dimauro, Rob Laska, Karah James 

Photo Credit: Becca Hamel [Download]

LOST IN TRANSLATION TRACKLIST

1.      theme

2.      Lost In Translation

3.      Throwback Tears

4.      Natural

5.      Break For You

6.      Have A Good Summer (Without Me)

7.      Good, but not together

8.      Evenings & Weekends

9.      i thought i could fly

10.   Either Way, I’m Going Your Way

11.   I Haven’t Seen You In Forever

12.   We Don’t Need Malibu

13.   Keep My Stuff

14.   Big Jet Plane

15.   Fishbowl

‘LOST IN TRANSLATION’ 2023 TOUR  

June 02 – Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall*  

June 03 – Columbus, OH @ The Bluestone*  

*w/ Aidan Bissett 

SEA & AUSTRALIA TOUR 

August 1 – Seoul, Korea @ YES24 Live Hall 

August 3 – Tokyo, Japan @ Ebisu Garden Hall 

August 5 – Manila, Philippines @ Mall Show 

August 7 – Hong Kong, China @ Music Zone 

August 8 – Taipei, Taiwan @ Clapper Studio 

August 10 – Singapore, Malaysia @ Gateway Theatre 

August 12 – Bangkok, Thailand @ Road To Sonic Bang Festival 

August 15 - Brisbane, Australia @ Triffid 

August 17 – Sydney, Australia @ Factory Theatre 

August 18 – Melbourne, Australia @ Max Watts 

THE SONDER TOUR WITH DERMOT KENNEDY 

October 11 – Quebec City, QC @ Centre Videotron

October 13 – Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre

October 14 – London, ON @ Budweiser Gardens 

October 18 – Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre 

October 20 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place 

October 21 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome  

ABOUT VALLEY 

Canada’s Juno Award nominated alternative-pop band, Valley — Rob Laska (lead vocals), Mickey Brandolino (guitar, synths), Alex Dimauro (bass), and Karah James (Drums, vocals)—amplify sticky hooks through eloquent songcraft that’s cognizant of what came before, yet ready for the future. Over the past few years, Valley released a steady stream of singles and EPs that have resonated with an international audience, garnering over half a billion global streams with tracks often appearing on viral charts in the U.S., Philippines, Korea, Japan and more.

In 2016, Valley formed by accident when a local studio double booked them. During high school, Mickey and Karah played in one band, while Rob and Alex played in another. They introduced themselves to the world with self-written, self-produced releases, including the EP This Room Is White (2016) and full-length debut MAYBE (2019), followed by sucks to see you doing better (2020) and Last Birthday (2021). The consistent release of new music garnered the band two JUNO Award nominations and praise from the likes of EARMILK, Wonderland, American Songwriter and CBC. Their gold certified single, “Like 1999” which originates back to a TikTok post broke international borders as it appeared on global viral charts.

Valley are known for their energetic live shows, opening for the likes of Lennon Stella, The Band CAMINO and Arkells plus performing at renowned music festivals across the world including The Governors Ball, Slow Life, Slow Live Festival, Wunderstruck, Life Is Beautiful and last year the band nearly sold out their first-ever North American headlining tour.

Last year, Valley saw their hard work paying off as they were profiled as part of prestigious programs such as Apple Music’s Up Next Artist alongside the release of their Apple Music Home Session plus a Spotify Singles Session. The group performed as part of Stephen Colbert’s #LiveAtHome sessions for their debut US TV appearance plus they opened the biggest Canadian sporting event, playing the 2022 Grey Cup kick-off show. With their second headlining North American tour and their sophomore album Lost In Translation set to release in June, 2023 is primed to be an explosive year for Valley.

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