Parenthetical Girls

The Profile

Led by Zac Pennington, Parenthetical Girls are an American art-pop/experimental pop group noted for literate, theatrical songwriting, orchestral arrangements and a blend of electronics and acoustic instruments.

Fronted by Zac Pennington. Debut full-length Safe as Houses appeared in 2006. Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu is associated with the album's production (noted in contemporary coverage).

A 2006 DeBaser review praises Safe as Houses for its bleak domestic narratives and sophisticated art-pop arrangements. Zac Pennington's acerbic vocals and the blend of electronics and acoustic instruments (xylophones, strings) are highlighted. The album is linked to influences such as Xiu Xiu and Talk Talk and described as unsettling yet composed.