The Goodbye Party

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The Goodbye Party
Genrespower pop
Years active2012–present
LabelsSalinas Records, Double Double Whammy, Stupid Bag Records
Websitethegoodbyeparty.bandcamp.com

The Goodbye Party is the stage name of American power pop[1] musician Michael Cantor. Cantor is based in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.[2]

History

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Cantor was originally a member of the band The Ambulars, who released one album on Salinas Records in 2012.[3][4] He released his first album under the moniker The Goodbye Party in 2014, titled Silver Blues, through Salinas Records.[3] Cantor did not release new music with the project until 2020, when they announced a new album.[5] The album, Beautiful Motors, was released on Double Double Whammy on October 9, 2020.[6] In 2021, Cantor released his third album as The Goodbye Party, titled Stray Sparks.[7] The album received positive reviews,[8] and in 2023 Joey Doubek of Speedy Ortiz included it in their list of "10 essential Philadelphia records".[9]

The Afterglows

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Cantor also plays in a band called The Afterglows with Sam Cook-Parrott of Radiator Hospital. They have released two albums, The Afterglows in 2016, and The Sound of The Afterglows in 2022.[10]

Discography

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As The Goodbye Party

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Title Album details
Silver Blues
Beautiful Motors
Stray Sparks
  • Released: 12 November 2021
  • Label: Double Double Whammy
  • Format: Digital download, cassette[7]

With The Afterglows

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Title Album details
The Afterglows
  • Released: 19 August 2016
  • Label: Salinas Records, Stupid Bag Records
  • Format: Digital download, LP,[12] cassette[13]
The Sound of The Afterglows
  • Released: 22 February 2022
  • Label: None
  • Format: Digital download, cassette

References

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