artist The Perms

The Perms’ 5th studio album "Sofia Nights" is special.  In an industry where bands are lucky to last past their first single, this group has stood the test of time and continued to find success in creating stick-in-your-head songs.  Their friendship and shared passion for making music that matters has been the motivation that drives this band forward.

When The Perm’s started writing for the new album, it became clear that the band wanted to push the boundaries of their songwriting while keeping the hooks and energy that have created their own sound.  There was a renewed sense of freedom and an “anything goes” mentality.  The only rule was that the song was most important.  If an idea worked, it was embraced.  If it didn’t, the band quickly moved on.  The band thrived in this creative atmosphere and the results were 10 fresh tracks that showcased the group’s ability to write harder-edged, hook-filled songs that effectively transfer over to their energetic live performances.

The Perms are an alt-rock trio from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  The group is made up of Shane Smith (bass/vox), Chad Smith (guitar, vox), and John Huver (drums).  The band formed in 1998 and has released four albums prior to Sofia Nights – Keeps You Up When You're Down (2009), Better Days (2005), Clark Drive (2002), and Tight Perm (1998).

Recent quotes for The Perms:

• "Tapping into a proud power pop tradition that runs from Badfinger to Big Star to Sloan, The Perms have managed to attain that ever-elusive ideal: the perfect pop song”.   Soundproof magazine

• “If you want a great rockin' head boppin' pop album, Winnipeg's The Perms will fit the bill”.  Powerpopaholic.com

• "Keeps You Up When You're Down is a high-energy, highly-melodic beast of a disc that's worth your acquaintance”.   Absolutepowerpop.com