Partner sounds like the best basement show you never went to, where the guitars are loud, the solos are surprisingly technical, and the lyrics make you laugh out loud before they make you feel seen. They take the DNA of 90s alternative and classic rock shredding and infuse it with a modern, queer slacker-rock sensibility that feels both nostalgic and entirely fresh.
What truly sets them apart is the chemistry between Lucy Niles and Josée Caron. Their vocal harmonies are tight and infectious, but it is their ability to turn mundane or taboo subjects into anthemic rock songs that defines them. Whether they are singing about grocery store mishaps or the specific anxiety of a crush, they treat every topic with the grandiosity of a stadium rock ballad.
Start with their debut album, In Search of Lost Time. It is a masterclass in songwriting that balances irony with genuine heart. Tracks like 'Play the Field' and 'Comfort Zone' showcase their knack for hooks and their undeniable skill on the fretboard, making them an essential listen for anyone who misses when rock music was fun.
Partner is a Canadian rock band, originally formed in Sackville, New Brunswick, and later based in Windsor, Ontario. The band is most noted for winning the SOCAN Songwriting Prize in 2018 for their song "Play the Field".
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