Since their inception in 2011, Alvvays have concocted a gauzy signature sound melding influences from jangle pop, shoegaze, and Celtic music—the latter a formative soundtrack of singer Molly Rankin's upbringing. The acclaimed Toronto ensemble's first three albums—Alvvays (2014), Antisocialites (2017), and Blue Rev (2022)—were all shortlisted for the prestigious Mercury Prize, while the cinematic soul-searching of singles “Archie, Marry Me” and “Not My Baby” became instant swooning anthems. Rousing hooks and energetic live shows have made the band road fixtures, taking their propulsive, cathartic sing-alongs around the globe.