From their origins in Johannesburg, South Africa, the rock 4-piece band has achieved multiplatinum-selling status in their home country, selling more records there than Coldplay, The Killers and Oasis combined. They are now set to conquer the rest of the world with their darkly romantic lyrics, atmospheric pop structures and ambitious live show. In South Africa, the band was chosen to play the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, Africa Day, Live Earth and the 2010 World Cup kickoff concert alongside Alicia Keys and The Black Eyed Peas. The Parlotones hit the road this month in the U.S. with Blue October with dates running through mid-October.