The Goodbye Party
American power pop musician
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The Goodbye Party is the stage name of American power pop[1] musician Michael Cantor. Cantor is based in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.[2]
The Goodbye Party | |
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| Genres | power pop |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Salinas Records, Double Double Whammy, Stupid Bag Records |
| Website | thegoodbyeparty |
History
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
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
As The Goodbye Party
| Title | Album details |
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| Silver Blues |
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| Beautiful Motors |
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| Stray Sparks |
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