Do you have the Hallmark TV channel? Well, if you did, perhaps you caught the newly released romantic comedy film “Savoring Paris”, which features my song, “My Horses Run Free (aka Thee Arte of Liberty)”. You can find the song on digital download everywhere and/or on my Bandcamp! Also available on vinyl from the album “Against the Sun”.
NEW SINGLE! "Like Maria Callas"
Announcing a new single for digital release only! “Like Maria Callas” is a raucous fun ride conjuring elegant imagery of Maria Callas and the Palace of Versailles amidst the Richard Hell vibes of a dirty rock club. Links and video to come.
Available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and other major streaming platforms.
Against the Sun now on VINYL!
Get ‘em while they’re hot. Originally released in 2013 “Against the Sun” captured sonic transition as well as independence. Many of this album’s songs have been featured on French television series, like “Un Is Grand Soleil”, which has brought new interest in these tracks.
Now, LIMITED EDITION yellow vinyl is available via our Bandcamp!
Friday May 10th West Marin
See you Friday May 10th when my band plays West Marin for the first time ever at the historic Papermill Creek Saloon in Forest Knolls! For more information visit >>
Tuesday Morning Vinyl Distribution
Yay! Some good news. "Tuesday Morning" vinyl and CDs are now fully distributed in Europe & US. Really happy to be working with Cobraside and Sonic Rendezvous distributors.
Tuesday Morning LP and CD are available via Sugar & Spice or view here for a list of more shops worldwide >
This means you can ask your local shops to fetch or stock the Vinyl LP or CD. And you can also find it via mail-order shops, like: Sugar and Spice Mailorder (EU), Juno (UK), and Flight 13 (DE) for shipping within Europe.
I'm still happy to personalize and ship via my Bandcamp, of course. Thank you to all who continue to support me and other indie artists.
Lastly, you can find the LP at these fine California shops Open Mind Music (Oakland), Amoeba SF, and Fullcontactrocknroll (San Diego) or ask your local shop to special order :-)
🇫🇷 Le vinyle et le CD de l'album "Tuesday Morning" sont distribués maintenant en Europe via Sonic Rendezvous. Votre disquaire local peut le commander et vous pouvez le commander aussi directement dans des magasins en ligne comme: Sugar and Spice Mailorder.
Upcoming Bay Area Shows
I’m so pleased to announce a couple of upcoming shows later this spring!
You can grab the details on my concert page. Feel free to use the flyers below.
… and don’t forget to follow me on BandsinTown to stay up-to-date on concerts >
Kilowatt Recap
Thank you to everyone who came out last night! We felt the love! Special thanks to Kilowatt Bar, Peter and Katy and Music Box Presents, Federale, DJ Mario Muse, Sarah Bethe Nelson, and my talented gang: Mark Pistel, Danny Luehring, Roger Rocha and Michael Shaw.
We had such a blast playing new and old tunes galore and seeing so many familiar adorable faces. Truly warmed our hearts. We plan to be back onstage in 2024! Mmmwah!
Rykarda Parasol @Dug.Moore
ROger Rocha @Dug.Moore
Michael Shaw @Dug.Moore
Mark Pistel @Dug.Moore
Danny Luehring @Dug.Moore
Tuesday Morning Pink Vinyl LP: Where to Buy
This puppy is so cool, it’s underground, unsigned, homespun, artisanal, and special, just like you.
You can find the limited edition pink vinyl LP on Bandcamp AND these shops. below
Visit them in-person if you get a chance. I’ll continue to add to the list!
Open Mind Music, Oakland, California
Amoeba San Francisco California
Full Contact Rock n Roll, San Diego, California
You can find more music and merch by Rykarda from our shop page or here >
Live show: December 2nd with Federale, San Francisco
Tuesday Morning (Released October 24, 2023)
“I’ve opened new doors and closed others behind”
Tuesday Morning, the long-awaited new album by Rykarda Parasol, is now available on all major streaming services and you can order the vinyl LP, or CD on Bandcamp and digital album via iTunes.
A free paper doll+lyrics PDF is available with each download from Bandcamp. Of course, the physical booklet is available for purchase as well on both Bandcamp and Amazon on-demand world-wide.
For those familiar with Rykarda Parasol’s music, know it has steadily progressed from the dark to light while still maintaining Parasol’s darkly-tinged voice and subdued off-center style. Parasol began playing music in her hometown of San Francisco yet soon began performing to a wider audience including Europe. After her fourth album, she went on hiatus, moved to Paris, France, did some other stuff, but later befriended Parisian/Corsican musician, Marc Ottavi. The comradery was motivating and supportive and subsequently fueled “Tuesday Morning”, which features three co-written songs.
Vinyl self-release: Tuesday Morning is a self-release with no label or distribution in the US or Europe. Yes, we know that sucks but we did it anyway. Physical LPs, CDs, and more are lovingly shipped directly from California with purchase only from Bandcamp. (If you’re a label or distributor interested in reissuing, please contact us here). Do not fret if shipping costs frighten you, you can always stream or download. We hope you do :-)
“Tuesday Morning” captures the cool shadowy chic of the Velvet Underground while offering up an elegant take on psych and 60s styled pop like Jacques Dutronc. The album also features a French cover song of Zouzou’s “Ne Cherche Pas'“. Known too for her self-made emblematic cover art, Parasol suggests a very different take on things than her earlier work. “Tuesday Morning” was produced by Parasol and recorded primarily in San Francisco with her long-time engineer/bassist, Mark Pistel (Consolidated / Meat Beat Manifesto) with added recording and production in Paris, France with Marc Ottavi and like her earlier albums also features the both talented pianist/keyboardist Marc Capelle (American Music Club) and drummer, Danny Luehring.
Album art: Surrounded by the carnivorous Pitcher Plant, Parasol suggests she has conquered some demons by crowning the predator atop her head while guarding the tiniest of frogs, whom can fall prey to the plant’s sweet nectar. The carnivorous plants are a slight nod to Charles Darwin and his love of meat-eating plants, which also is touched upon on the track “Darwin’s Little Darling”.
“A rest note is still a note. Often it’s the silent pauses that suggest the power to come.”
Credits: Featuring musical performances by Rykarda Parasol, Marc Ottavi, Mark Pistel, Danny Luehring, Marc Capelle, Jimmy Folan, Michael Meyers, Dina Maccabee, Churro Green, Oliva Barchard, and Nick Kyriacou. Produced Rykarda Parasol. Recorded at Room 5, San Francisco. Engineered & mixed by Mark Pistel. Additional production Marc Ottavi “A Gigolo’s Manifesto”. Added production & recording Marc Ottavi & Jimmy Folan “Honesty is Really Something”, “Dead Inside Too”, & “Above it All”. With added production throughout by Mark Pistel. Magic Ears Mastering, Adam Matza. “Ne Cherche Pas” licensed via Harry Fox Agency, written by Daniele Ciarlet, Jacques Dutronc.
Purchase via Bandcamp
or listen on any major streaming service!
New single: Honesty is Really Something
Count down to the “Tuesday Morning” album release October 24th! The new single, “Honesty is Really Something” is available on Bandcamp and all major streaming platforms! Album pre-orders are available on Bandcamp too!
Song credits: Written by Marc Ottavi and Rykarda Parasol featuring performances by Rykarda Parasol: Vocals. Mark Pistel: Bass. Marc Ottavi: Guitar & synths. Marc Capelle: Piano & Wurlitzer. Danny Luehring: Drums & Percussion. Oliva Barchard: Backing vocals. Produced Rykarda Parasol. Recorded at Room 5, San Francisco. Engineered and mixed with added production by Mark Pistel. Magic Ears Mastering, Adam Matza.
New single: Get Down with Your Bad Self
The first single from the new album, Tuesday Morning is now out on all major streaming services! Exclusive to Bandcamp users: You’ll be able to purchase the album pre-order, get the first single, and download the paper doll (as seen in the video).
Streaming service pre-orders begin on September 29th along with vinyl pre-orders on Bandcamp. And expect a couple of more singles to be released September 22nd.
New album releases Tuesday, October 24!!
TUESDAY MORNING New Album 2023
Yay! I am so pleased to announce that the new album, “Tuesday Morning”, is almost here. The first single drops this coming Friday August 24th (With video to follow)!
This has been such a labor of love and I truly hope you enjoy it.
“Tuesday Morning” captures the cool shadowy chic of the Velvet Underground while offering up an elegant take on psych and 60s styled pop like Jacques Dutronc. The album also features a French cover song of Zouzou’s “Ne Cherche Pas'“. Known too for her self-made emblematic cover art, Parasol suggests a very different take on things than her earlier work. “Tuesday Morning” was produced by Parasol and recorded primarily in San Francisco with her long-time engineer/bassist, Mark Pistel (Consolidated / Meat Beat Manifesto) with added recording and production in Paris, France with Marc Ottavi and like her earlier albums also features keyboardist Marc Capelle (American Music Club) and drummer, Danny Luehring.
RELEASE DATES:
Friday August 25th: “Get Down with Your Bad Self” the first single from “Tuesday Morning” available on all major trading platforms.
Friday August 25th: Exclusive on Bandcamp full digital album available for download.
Friday September 22nd: Second single drops!
Friday September 29th: Pre-orders available on iTunes - AND - Vinyl and CD pre-orders available on Bandcamp.
TUESDAY October 24th: Album Release Day!
This week: Interview on "I Want You to Know"
Last weekend while briefly in Los Angeles, I had a chance to sit down for an interview with one of my favorite people, Nero Nava, podcaster and filmmaker.
We discuss making records, words, and simply catchup!
Valborg's Eve Club Remix by Mark Pistel
Valborg's Eve Club Remix by Mark Pistel .
I’ve been working with Mr. Mark Pistel fror quite some time and I’m so thrilled we finally got around to a remix of one of our favorite songs now released on eMERGENCY heARTS, Austin Texas!
Release date: April 11th!
"Fate's arrow, when expected, travels slow." – Dante Alighieri
So proud to announce that a collection of remastered songs are now being represented by the illustrious sync agency, Cezame (France). New life yet for these little arrows of mine!
New Album 2023!
Between San Francisco and Paris, the songs arise…
I’ve been steadily recording a new album (Alongside a followup!) with hopes for singles to be released in early 2023 and full album in late Spring!
Check out my Instagram for some recent sneak peaks-n-listens.
Stay tuned for more updates!
New T-shirt Designs
For those looking for wearables, new designs have been added to the following shops Cheers!
Un si Grand Soleil episode 962
Oh gosh, I hope you caught up on all the latest drama unfolding on "Un si Grand Soleil" on tv mode 5, France. It was a nail biter especially at the closing credits when my voice creeps in. If you did, then you may’ve heard my song “Oh, My Blood” (From the album “For Blood and Wine”!
Rock design
Design by Gareth Lloyd. @ 2023
Years ago, a really fantastic designer came up with this poster design when our bands played together in San Francisco. It’s one of my favorites and he never got the credit so deserved. So if you’ve wondered, then note that Gareth Lloyd is the designer and he’s done lots of creations for musicians near and far, in fact. You can check out his work linked here >.
Hoping that we can collobarte again in the future. Stay tuned!