Draft:Dave Parley

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Dave Parley is a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and DJ from Tijuana, Mexico,.^[1] best known as a founding member of the "cholo-goth" duo Prayers.^[2]

According to vocalist Rafael Reyes (Leafar Seyer), the band's name originated from a dream Parley^[3]had while the two were driving from Los Angeles to San Diego^[4].^[5]

David Parley is a beat maker and music producer whose work blends darkwave, post-punk, and electronic music.^[6] Parley gained recognition as the group's synthesizer player and producer, contributing to a sound that blends darkwave, post-punk, and electronic music with elements of Chicano street culture.^[7] His production style has been described as incorporating dance-oriented electronic structures, somber atmospheric textures,^[8]minimalist arrangements, and brooding tonal qualities.^[9]

Parley has performed at major music festivals, including Coachella^[10], Knotfest^[11], Riot Fest^[12], South by Southwest (SXSW)^[13], and Afropunk^[14]

Parley currently leads Meldamor, a darkwave duo with his wife, Mel Parley, based in Phoenix, Arizona^[15]. The duo's music incorporates elements of darkwave, synth-driven post-punk, and metal influences.^[16]

Parley has worked with artists including Kat Von D^{[17] [18]}on her debut album,^[19] as well as with Travis Barker, Skinhead Rob,^[20] Rikk Agnew, Gitane Demone, James Mcgearty of Christian Death,^[21] and Foos Gone Wild.^[22] He has also produced a remix for Twin Tribes.^[23]