PS I Love You are a

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duo based in

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, consisting of Paul Saulnier on vocals/guitar/bass pedals and Benjamin Nelson on drums. The band is signed to Canadian independent record label

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. The band is known for its forceful themes, guitar effects, and loud percussion.

History

PS I Love You, a play on lead-singer and guitarist Paul Saulnier's initials, formed in

in 2006 as a solo project. Drummer Benjamin Nelson joined in 2008. Saulnier and Nelson had previously worked together in another Kingston band, Magic Jordan. The band gained notoriety as a result of a split 7-inch with artist Diamond Rings, which led to both groups gaining favourable reviews. The band's debut album, ''Meet Me at the Muster Station'', was released in October, 2010 to favourable reviews from

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, who praised the track "Facelove" as "Best New Music"., and also from Exclaim! Magazine, which included it on its list of Top Pop & Rock Albums of 2010. ''Meet Me at the Muster Station'' appeared on the !Earshot National Top 50 Chart, and was longlisted for the 2011

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. Their second album, ''Death Dreams'', was released on May 8, 2012, on Paper Bag Records. The record was also included on the Polaris Prize Long List. The band released their third studio album, ''For Those Who Stay'', on July 22, 2014, on Paperbag Records.

Band members

Members * Paul Saulnier – lead vocals,

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, bass,

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* Benjamin Nelson – drums,

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Touring members * Tim Bruton – bass, rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (2011–present)

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Extended plays

References

External links

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A scary Q&A with Paul Saulnier re. "Death Dreams"
(via Talk Rock To Me) May 30, 2012
Inescapable...in a good way: A feature interview with Paul Saulnier
(via Talk Rock To Me) July 29, 2011 {{DEFAULTSORT:Ps I Love You Musical groups established in 2006 Musical groups from Kingston, Ontario Canadian indie rock groups Canadian garage rock groups Paper Bag Records artists 2006 establishments in Ontario Rocket Girl artists