What is Parallama?
We are an Akron, OH band whose mission is to write, record, and publish original songs. Unofficially, our genre is called “Weird Akron Shit”. In practice, our song styles range from somber death marches to high-energy funk, meaning that the next song you hear will be a surprise.
Who is Parallama?
The cat on bass is J. Foose. The Steve Vai cat is played by J. Harris, aka Crazy Joe. The Robert Fripp cat is played by R. Keith. The Nico cat is played by H. Troyer. And, finally, but not least, the Tim Curry cat is played by A. Spencer on special occasions. The negligent cat wrangler is played by M. Strickland.
When is the next show?
We are a studio-based band. If you are interested in having Parallama perform live, let us know and we will try to figure something out.
What are Parallama’s albums?
Parallama released their fourth album Spare Parts in June 2026. Their third album Little Ladders in February 2026. Their second album Seconds was released in August 2025. Their debut album resolution was released in December 2024. You can listen to them using the embedded players on this page.
Parallama is in the process of releasing their fifth album. Songs from this album have already started appearing on the internet so keep an eye out.
Where can I listen to Parallama’s songs?
You can listen to our music on various streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Pandora, Bandcamp, etc. You can also use the Bandcamp player on this page. If you prefer videos, check out our YouTube channel below.