"abel collective is a Vancouver-based pop group with an ever changing line-up centred around German ex-pat, singer-songwriter, Thor Abel. abel collective's shimmering sound is informed by a ‘60s palette - from chanteuse, to be-in, to happening - filtered and expanded through the the storm of Shoegaze and a hunger for elevation."
Jens Kirschneck, What's That Noise Magazine
In 2024 abel collective will be releasing one digital single per month on all digital platforms.
In August all 8 singles will be released on a limited vinyl edition
BIO
February 2024
As a second monthly released the pop ballad "Oops..." is published on all digital channels, accompanied by a video. "Oops.." features Dan Moxon of Bend Sinister on piano.
January 2024
The first monthly release was a cover version of the Danzig classic "Am I Demon?" alongside with a video by Vancouver artists Tayt Modern. "Am I Demon features guests Scott Fletcher (the Judys) on Sitar and Mike WT Allen (Mike WT Allen's Space Elevator) on Flute.
Summer 2022
Release of 36 musical miniatures as musical score for the award winning documentary Sacred India by Jennifer Pickford. Movie Broadcast premiere in September on the Green Channel.
Spring 2022
Vancouver visual artist Tayt Modern joins the collective and enhances their life shows with his unique video projections.
February 28th 2020
abel collective release their first EP Greetings from Stanley Park recorded and produced by Vancouver producer Felix Fung.
December 2017
The band home-records its debut By The Electric Fireplace.