Loving (band)

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Loving is a Canadian psychedelic folk band from Victoria, British Columbia. The group got its start with the release of their self-titled EP in 2016. The groups' members include David Parry, and brothers Lucas and Jesse Henderson. [1] [2]

Parry is a multi-instrumentalist and producer, while brothers Lucas and Jesse share lyric writing credits and contribute vocals to their records. All three members have written songs for the group. [3] [1] [4] [5]

History

Loving released their self-titled EP in June 2016. After an unexpectedly positive response, Loving pressed a 12" vinyl of their EP, with two additional tracks, [6] roughly three years after their EP's initial release. [7] [8]

Loving released their debut LP If I Am Only My Thoughts on January 1, 2020, via Last Gang Records. [9] [10]

Loving subsequently released their second LP Any Light on February 9, 2024. [11]

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