Parker Bossley

Balancing eclectic musicality with raw charisma, former Hot Hot Heat bassist Parker Bossley’s music is a testament to his small-town dreams and big city ambitions. His debut single, “Lifted” and accompanying video, directed by Sebastien Sdaigui (Future, 2 Chaniz, Desiigner) mirrors his vibrant spirit, and sees him channel all of his glam-rock idols.

“Sebastian and I were influenced by late 90s rock videos,” said Bossley about coming up with the concept of the music video for “Lifted.” “We saw parallels between the energy, carefree optimism and escapism of many of the videos of that era and the concept of the song, and that those same things can ‘lift’ you through the trials and tribulations of youth.”

Despite being a kid from nowhere with no connections, by age 15, Parker was touring North America and building a solid reputation as a session bassist. Every note that he played took him away from his hometown of Abbotsford, BC, Canada, which is notable mostly for its staggering crime rate against a backdrop of its many churches. While serving as a touring member for various bands, he also found himself writing for other artists, including collaborating on Fitz And The Tantrums’ “Walking Target” and most recently his eponymous self-titled album.

Now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, his sometimes-introverted tendencies can be hard to assess, offset by his boisterous visual intensity. Prior to his lively video for “Lifted,” Bossley released the video for “Chemicals,” which showcased Parker’s animated image transported into a dazzling menagerie of land and sea creatures. Both songs serve as a tantalizing prologue to Parker’s incarnation as a solo artist, with all songs from his forthcoming effort written while living in a damaged Airbnb RV in East Los Angeles. From tough Northern town to East L.A., it’s evident that Parker’s journey was essential to his art; the narratives are worn as a badge of honor and perseverance, representing true labors of love. Raw, candid and authentic, his new music both connect him to his home while simultaneously leading him farther from it.  Says Bossley, “I’m inspired by people who can see the future and read the past.”

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