P:ano is a Canadian indie pop band from Vancouver, British Columbia. Their early music was typically labelled as chamber pop, but with their third album Brigadoon they began to evolve a much more diverse style that drew on influences from throughout pop music history. In 2023, they reformed to play a concert of new material and recorded a new album, due out in the fall of 2024.

History

Nick Krgovich and Larissa Loyva started playing together in 1999, and were later joined by Justin Kellam and Julia Chirka to form a foursome. Their debut release, When It's Dark and It's Summer, was recorded at and co-released by Hive Studios. The album appeared on the !earshot Top 200 chart that June. Their fourth album, Ghost Pirates Without Heads, followed that October.

P:ano called it quits when Larissa Loyva departed. The remaining three formed No Kids in 2008. Other side projects include Burquitlam Plaza, Duplex!, BORING, Gigi, and To Bad Catholics.

Discography

  • When it's Dark and it's summer (Hive Fi Records/Zum Records, 2001)
  • The Den (Hive Fi Records/Zum Records, 2002)
  • Storm the Gates / Pure Evil 7" (Electricity Records, 2003)
  • Brigadoon (Mint Records, 2005)
  • Ghost Pirates Without Heads (Mint Records, 2005)
  • ba ba ba (C.O.Q. Records, 2024)

See also

  • List of bands from British Columbia
  • List of bands from Canada

References

  • Official Website