We Were Lovers dancey beats, swirling atmospheric guitars, and dynamic synths convey a wide array of moods and themes, as strong female vocals wrap stories of love and loss around catchy melodies. With comparisons such as “... Stevie Nicks-meets-The Cure pop." by The Austinist.com - The Polite Invasion: Canada Bands at SXSW, Ash Lamothe and Elsa Gebremichael have mastered a pop balance infusing electro, dreamy, rock and disco elements. Known for their heart-pumping, high energy live show, this duos undeniable connection radiates from the stage.
No stranger to the road, WWL has spent many months on tour across Canada and much of the U.S. including dates in NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Los Angeles where they played at the legendary Viper Room. They’ve also opened for Tegan and Sara, Mother Mother, The Arkells, Land Of Talk, and the New York Dolls, as well as showcased at various festivals such as the WCMAs, NXNE and SXSW in Austin, TX. After releasing their self-titled EP in Oct ’10, recorded in NYC with engineer / producer Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV On The Radio, Beach House, Grizzly Bear, etc) and mastering engineer Joe Laporta (Vampire Weekend, The Raveonettes, The Walkmen, etc), the duo are primed to release their first full length album.
WWL will be touring across North America this October / November surrounding their showcase at Halifax Pop Explosion, previewing material from their upcoming album, due in the spring of 2012.
"A little bit of 80s new wave with a little bit of New York grit... We Were Lovers' new self-titled EP shines over 5 songs, capturing the attention of club kids and Brooklyn beat follower everywhere." - Heave Media, Chicago
"Sure to be Canada's sweetest export since Maple Syrup, We Were Lovers combines their solid pop sensibilities with an untamed rock and roll edge.. WWL create popular music with an original twist.." - CMJ Magazine, New York