The Parlotones are known for their electric, polished stage performances delivered against the backdrop of their deftly crafted and darkly romantic lyrics. Their sound, described as alternative in their formative years and influenced by the likes of Muse, Radiohead and the Smiths, has evolved substantially becoming more refined and focused with each album. The band experiment sonically with their sound and various structures are utilised in their songs, including the typical Doo-Wop cycle or traditional Folk structure.

It took the band’s debut album ‘Radiocontrolledrobot’ two years to reach Gold status and their follow up ‘A World Next Door To Yours’ achieved this in a couple of months. Three months later the album was certified Platinum.  Testimony to just how much the band has grown over the past few years.’ A World Next Door To Yours’ remained on the South African top 20 sales chart for more than twelve months and, with sales in excess of 80 000, is currently South Africa’s biggest selling rock album of this decade – having achieved Double Platinum Status. The album spurned seven radio singles, a very unique situation.

The Parlotones has been very well received in the USA with an independent release managing to crack the CMJ top 200 chart in the USA. ‘Overexposed’ won awards locally and in the USA including 2 awards in The International Song Contest (ISC) which boasts heavyweight judges such as Robert Smith, Tom Waits and Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20)

Their unwavering work ethic, coupled with their 'do what it takes' mentality means that they are winning over fan after adoring fan in every territory they visit.

Key acknowledgements include:

• South African Music Awards 2006 - Best Rock Album
• You Magazine Awards 2007 - Best Band
• FHM Readers Choice 2007
• MK Awards 2007 - Best Video
• Resfest 2007 Best Video (nomination)
• People’s Choice Awards 2008 - Best Music Act
• Best Band Award – Caxton’s best of JHB
• Loerie Kraft Award 2008 (first time a music video has won at the Loeries)
• MTV Africa 2008 – Best Group nomination
• MTV Africa 2008 – Best Alternative nomination
• MK Awards 2009 – Best Video
• MK Awards 2009 – Best Animation
• MK Awards 2009 – Best Serenade
• SAMA Awards 2009 –MTN Record of the year (nomination)
• SAMA Awards 2009 – Best Global Chart DVD (nomination)
• SAMA Awards 2009 – Best Music Video Of The Year
• International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2008 Music Video (first place)
• International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2008 Performance (second place)
• 2009 “Rock.Paper.Scissors”  featured on USA hit TV series One Tree Hill
• The band are spokespersons for both Live Earth and Earth Hour along with Bishop Desmond Tutu, Prince Charles and Rihanna
• Charity involvement: Starfish, children's charity.