Paralandra

Paralandra is a Missouri hard rock band founded in 2013 by vocalist-guitarist Casandra Carson and her father, guitarist Paul Carson. Bassist Sawyer Rikard joined in 2015, helping shape the group’s energetic, melodic sound. The band’s 2016 EP, All Fall Down, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart, while 2018’s Ascension produced radio singles including “Back to Life” and “Killer Queen.” Paralandra has also appeared at festivals such as Rocklahoma, SXSW and Rockfest, distinguishing the group through emotionally direct songwriting and a strong live-rock focus.