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Pelham Pelham is living proof that raw talent, ambition and determination can still prevail in the ailing music industry.
Based in Minneapolis, Pelham’s music has been described as lush with addicting synth progressions, an edgy but soulful vocal approach, and plenty of pop sensibility. Undoubtedly unique and unwavering in his commitment to his artistic vision, Pelham portrays an intellect and maturity that penetrates through his music. After being told by countless authorities and peers that the music industry is a “hopeless” field to enter, Pelham has developed a thick skin and confidence that seeps through his voice and into his music. Appealing to multiple genres and ages, Pelham’s emotionally driven lyrics and powerful voice captures the thoughts of heartbreak, loneliness, adventures, love and everything inbetween. In 2017, Pelham released his first LP “Home”. A portrayal of his instrumental, indie sound, Pelham’s songs are often compared to the likes of Bon Iver and The 1975. With lyrics and melodies that truly connect with people, Pelham has spent his time performing coffee shops, bars, festivals and public events across the U.S. Most notably, Pelham has shared the stage with Allison Iraheta + Halo Circus, Kiernan McMullan, and Seabird. Pelham’s original music is driven from life experiences that fostered the gifted mind of this uniquely talented artist. |
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Am I a FoolOn January 3rd, 2020, Pelham released "Am I a Fool". His newest single marking the start of a much bigger project. With a pop sensibility similar to Jon Bellion and Bon Iver, "Am I a Fool" talks about a love story in which the idea of falling in love to quickly is brought into question, but is eventually succumbed to.
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Feelings & Logistics
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In March of 2019, Pelham released his sophomore album "Feelings & Logistics". Featuring local Minneapolis artists, and popular songs like, "We're Still Good People", "Talk Too Much", and "Human".
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Features & Mentions
Jammerzine - "Machine" featured on their "Daily Dose" section.
NoiseTrade - "Lost My Mind" was featured on NoiseTrade's "New & Notable" section on their homepage. In August 2018, "Machine - EP" was later featured as well.
Eternity Network - Featured on their Spotify playlist "Sunday Selects." to a great following.
Fox 9 News
Music by definition is “the combination of sounds to produce harmony, expression of emotion, and beauty of form.” Pelham’s “Am I a Fool” music video – by design – does exactly that.
Blood Rock Media
"I was intrigued by his show because he did sort of a Reggie Watts/ Tash Sultana thing, where he sang, and played a bunch of different instruments using an array of looping stomp boxes and effects processors. You don’t see a lot of that, so I thought it was cool. The best part was he was GOOD at it! didn’t miss a beat, and given how much he was going at once, he was thrilling me. I was in the middle of an interview while he started, but everyone in the room shut the hell up when he played an amazing rendition of Snow Patrol‘s “Chasing Cars”. Couldn’t even see the guy but we could all hear his voice just belting out the hurt. Really cool."
SketchyKids on Lost My Mind
"Pelham, apart from being an original musician, is a producer who is engaged in the overall Minneapolis music scene.... Pelham’s work in the community shows in this video. Other musicians in the local scene make appearances in the video, which is really cool for me to see!"
Random Radio
"It's amazing how the sound of the 80's still influences modern music over a decade later. "Lost My Mind," by Pelham has captured that retro feel, mixing in modern-day elements. The voice of the singer follows through with a Phil Collins style down to the signature PC reverb. The lyrics talk about fighting whatever force makes you feel powerless. It could be resisting the temptations of drugs, women, gambling, etc. Even though he eventually gives in, he tells his love not to leave him because he's not in his right mind. A powerful message displayed nicely on this retro type beat.
'Lost My Mind' by Pelham is one of Random Radio's top requested songs of the first quarter of the year and it is definitely worth a listen."
NoiseTrade - "Lost My Mind" was featured on NoiseTrade's "New & Notable" section on their homepage. In August 2018, "Machine - EP" was later featured as well.
Eternity Network - Featured on their Spotify playlist "Sunday Selects." to a great following.
Fox 9 News
Music by definition is “the combination of sounds to produce harmony, expression of emotion, and beauty of form.” Pelham’s “Am I a Fool” music video – by design – does exactly that.
Blood Rock Media
"I was intrigued by his show because he did sort of a Reggie Watts/ Tash Sultana thing, where he sang, and played a bunch of different instruments using an array of looping stomp boxes and effects processors. You don’t see a lot of that, so I thought it was cool. The best part was he was GOOD at it! didn’t miss a beat, and given how much he was going at once, he was thrilling me. I was in the middle of an interview while he started, but everyone in the room shut the hell up when he played an amazing rendition of Snow Patrol‘s “Chasing Cars”. Couldn’t even see the guy but we could all hear his voice just belting out the hurt. Really cool."
SketchyKids on Lost My Mind
"Pelham, apart from being an original musician, is a producer who is engaged in the overall Minneapolis music scene.... Pelham’s work in the community shows in this video. Other musicians in the local scene make appearances in the video, which is really cool for me to see!"
Random Radio
"It's amazing how the sound of the 80's still influences modern music over a decade later. "Lost My Mind," by Pelham has captured that retro feel, mixing in modern-day elements. The voice of the singer follows through with a Phil Collins style down to the signature PC reverb. The lyrics talk about fighting whatever force makes you feel powerless. It could be resisting the temptations of drugs, women, gambling, etc. Even though he eventually gives in, he tells his love not to leave him because he's not in his right mind. A powerful message displayed nicely on this retro type beat.
'Lost My Mind' by Pelham is one of Random Radio's top requested songs of the first quarter of the year and it is definitely worth a listen."