Formed in Byron Bay in 2014, the band: Louie Swain, Patrick Hetherington, Noah Hill, Anatole Serret, and Jules Crommelin, relocated to Berlin shortly after, and have over time built a sound that weaves together disco, soul, funk and modern electro-pop. Their previous album, ‘Day/Night’ (2021), underlined their capacity for lush production, warm harmonies, and danceable grooves. ‘LOVED’ promises both continuity and evolution.
After a six-month hiatus in early 2023, Parcels reconvened and took a nomadic approach to writing and recording LOVED. Studios in Berlin, Byron Bay, Sydney, Oaxaca, and Mexico City all hosted the band when recording this album.
The record has 12 tracks, including singles: “Sorry,” ‘Yougotmefeeling’ ‘Summerinlove’ and Iwanttobeyourlightagain’.
Full Tracklist:
- Tobeloved
- Ifyoucall
- Safeandsound
- Sorry
- Yougotmefeeling
- Leaves
- Everybodyelse
- Summerinlove
- Leaveyourlove
- Thinkaboutit
- Finallyover
- Iwanttobeyourlightagain
‘Sorry’ is one of the singles that stands out for its mix of honesty and ambiguity. It blends gentle nylon guitars with lyrics that feel at times heartfelt and at other times distant, making it one of the more complex songs Parcels have released. Other tracks like ‘Safeandsound’ and ‘Finallyover’ don’t have that same ambiguity, they have an obviously hopeful sound.
‘LOVED’ shows slight growth on Parcels’ behalf. Instead of chasing a perfect, shiny sound, they lean into vulnerability and slight imperfections. This does give the music a slightly more human feel. The album still has the band’s trademark groove, but it also goes deeper; it’s as reflective as it is danceable.
Parcels are gearing up for a big tour following the release of ‘LOVED’. They kick off in late September 2025 with shows across Europe, starting in Düsseldorf on September 25, then in Amsterdam, London (including a date at OVO Arena Wembley), Berlin, Brussels, and Paris. In October, they’ll take the tour to North America with stops including New York, Boston, Washington DC and Nashville. They’ll finish out the year with shows in Australia, including performances in Brisbane and two nights in Sydney.
Tickets and more information regarding the tour are available here.
