Paper Doll
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Teresa Lee Chaisiri- vocals/keys, Patrick Moloney - guitar, Steve Paelet - bass, Chip Thomas - drums
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Get ready to dance! NYC's Paperdoll plays "nerdy pop" with a rock edge. Described as "The Killers meets Pat Benatar", the female-fronted four piece debuted their first album - Ballad Nerd Pop - with producer Nic Hard. Their sense of fun and knack for inciting high-energy dance parties attracts an ecletic mix of people who come in droves for the party...and for the giant robot.
Press Reviews
GALWAY INDEPENDENT
Indie Week comes to the Roisin
Indie Week Ireland, a weeklong nationwide tour of hotly tipped Irish and international bands battling it out for a shot at the much hyped Indie Week Toronto, comes to the Roisin Dubh this Thursday, 2 July.
The four bands on show are Walter Mitty & The Realists and Vesta Varro (both from Limerick), Canadian trio Bella Clava and American four-piece Paper Doll.
A female-fronted four piece from Brooklyn/Manhattan, described as 'Pat Benatar meets the Killers', PaperDoll gained recognition stateside with their debut album 'Ballad Nerd Pop'.
Featuring a opera-trained Virginian, a traditional Irish musician (the band's guitarist Patrick Moloney is the brother of the lead singer of Director, Michael Moloney) and a lacrosse-playing drummer, Paper Doll's incendiary live shows and nerdy rock pop are gathering them friends on both sides of the Atlantic.
ANGRY ASIAN MAN
what I'm listening to: paperdoll's ballad nerd pop
I recently got turned on to the music of PaperDoll, and damn, I wish I had heard about this band sooner. Hailing from Brooklyn/Manhattan, and fronted by ex-opera singer Teresa Lee, their album Ballad Nerd Pop was released last year. I'm listening to it right now, and really digging it.
They've been described sort of like Pat Benetar meets the Killers. "Nerdy pop" with a rock edge. And based on what I've heard so far, they kind of kick ass.
Like I said, I regret not giving PaperDoll a listen much sooner. They were recently chosen to play Indie Week Ireland 2009 (the only American band selected). To learn more about PaperDoll, visit the band's website here, and their MySpace page here. And check out the video for "Anything at All."
ALLKPOP
Up and Coming Artist: PaperDoll
allkpop has been getting good feedback from our new segment on up and coming artists. To continue with our new segment, meet PaperDoll. PaperDoll’s sound can be summarized as The Killers, Pat Benatar, and Dancing Robots all wrapped into one. Teresa Lee Chaisiri, Jack Kock, Patrick Moloney, and Chip Thomas make up the New York City based band. PaperDoll is high-energy pop at its best, blending shrewd instrumentation, solid hooks, and the undeniable charisma of front woman Teresa Lee Chaisiri. Their debut album Ballad Nerd Pop was produced by Nic Hard (The Bravery, Aberdeen City) and is available on iTunes and Amazon. They’ve sold out shows in NYC at legendary spots like the Knitting Factory, Crash Mansion, Arlene’s Grocery, and the Mercury Lounge. We were able to catch up with Teresa Lee Chaisiri and ask her a few questions about the band.
Since many of our readers might not be familiar with PaperDoll. What genre of music do you consider yourselves in?
Our sound is Nerd Rock. The four of us listened to everything growing up so it's really a blend.
Where did the band's name, PaperDoll, come from?
One of the first songs I wrote had a line in it "I'm not your paperdoll - can't dress me the way you want..." We got the band together and booked a gig a week later, didn't have a name, until Jack was like - what about PaperDoll? We were like - cool. Done. That's our name.
Who have been your main influences?
The four of us had a lot of different influences growing up - I grew up listening to and playing classical music and opera. Patrick used to play in a traditional Irish band, I know Jack grew up on Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Chip listened to Led Zeplin and Michael Jackson...I'd say PaperDoll's music is a mix of everything from Muse, The Killers, anything from the 80's, and Pat Benatar. Maybe a little bit of No Doubt and Arcade Fire mixed in there too?
After releasing the album, Ballad Nerd Pop in 2008, what are your plans for 2009?
We're going to play out like crazy! We love playing live! We're constantly booking In NYC and hoping to play in other cities around the East Coast. We're also planning on recording some more stuff in a few months. We have a bunch of new songs that we'd love to record, but it takes some serious cash to do it right. So, we're saving up!
Any last words to our readers that might not know you too well?
We're 100% independent (no manager, no promoters, no label...yet) so we depend on our fans to spread the word. And our fans really, REALLY have been responsible for so many people finding out about us. It's amazing how much we've accomplished with just word of mouth and emails. We usually have 100+ people showing up at gigs and I'm still always amazed when I hear the crowd singing along. It's a great feeling. We love allkpop!
USA4real
Simple truths, simple thoughts, folded into congru...
Simple truths, simple thoughts, folded into congruent shapes can make great music. Easier than it sounds, when it’s hard to let go of the desire to do well. Origami is like music in a lot of ways. An art based on perfect timing and precision. But, if you tried to construct a PaperDoll like the one we found in the big apple; I think you would have missed the point.
Listening to PaperDoll, I think “Why can’t more bands make music like this?” Formed in 2004 on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, this quartet wills solid jams with beautifully sung lyrics. Teresa Chaisiri sounds very similar to a Gwen Stefani jamming out with the Coldplay of the Killers. PD just recorded a 10 song album with producer Nick Hard (The Bravery, Aberdeen City, The Perfects) and executive producer Bryce Wilson (Brandy, Beyonce, Big Boi, Hillary Duff, Whitney Houston, Groove Theory).
A band that has truly come into it’s own. Taking NYC by storm playing Pianos, the cutting room, CBGB, & the Knitting Factory frequently. PaperDoll even made the Van’s Warp tour and is looking to do even bigger things in 2009. So their influences have made the choice to construct this musical origami a very “Beautiful Face” to listen to on Upstream Radio. Enjoy :)
UCLA ARTS
By William Hong
What's old is new (and fun) again in PaperDoll's debut album Ballad Nerd Pop.
While listening to Ballad Nerd Pop, I had alternating feelings: it felt familiar and different at the same time. Somehow, PaperDoll manages to find a refreshing way to incorporate various music styles from the past two decades. Think Pat Benatar, incorporate a slight sampling of The Killers, add a dash of No Doubt, and you'll have an idea how PaperDoll sounds. This equation all comes together to create catchy melodic hooks, deliver solid musical performances, and showcase a very charismatic vocalist who performs with raw, emotional power.
The New York based group is comprised of lead vocalist and keyboard player Teresa Lee Chaisiri, Patrick Maloney on the guitar, Jack Koch on bass, and Chip Thomas on drums. The band's setup is reminiscent of No Doubt: one girl, three guys, and a set of energetic pop punk songs driven by the mood-defining front woman.
Chaisiri doesn't mind the comparisons.
"The No Doubt comparison is very flattering. Chip looks great in those belly shirts we make him wear, so yeah, I see how's we're very similar to No Doubt," she laughs. "Seriously though, I think people see one girl three boys and automatically think No Doubt. Which is cool -- I love them."
Their style will appeal to both fans of 80s New Wave music and also contemporary music listeners, thanks to the infectious rhythm and melodies that accompany Chaisiri's commanding vocals. The second track on the album, "I Know," encapsulates PaperDoll's best attributes: the emotional, catchy lyrics are accentuated by the strength of vocals and her bandmates' solid musical proficiencies. It's not surprising that the band draws their musical inspiration from classic rock.
"I studied opera, classical piano, and dance," says Chaisiri, "and I always loved oldies rock, like Sam Cook and Dusty Springfield. The guys in the band have all different musical interests, from Led Zeplin to Nirvana to The Roots. Hopefully all those influences are reflected in our album."
The album's title is derived from the band's style of play, which alternates between playful pop punk rock ("If Nothing Happened", "Everything is Fine") to emotional ballads ("How Perfect", "Nothing Has Changed") that reflect on heartbreak, loneliness, and self-discovery. Despite the more serious lyrics, the album's ballads are just as catchy, thanks to the vocal and melodic hooks. Chaisiri explains the inspiration behind the lyrics:
"[They come from] either personal experiences or things I hear from friends, their bad breakups, etc etc," says Chaisiri. "Sometimes phrases get stuck in my head -- I overheard a conversation one day, and this girl was on the phone with, I'm assuming, her boyfriend, and she kept on saying 'If nothing happened! If nothing happened...' So, the first song [coincidentally titled "If Nothing Happened"] on Ballad Nerd Pop is based on my eavesdropping."
Even though high energy pop punk ballads might not be in vogue now, Ballad Nerd Pop's melodic hooks, catchy lyrics, and strong vocals make it an irresistibly fun album to listen to, regardless of which musical generation you grew up in.
Indie Week comes to the Roisin
Indie Week Ireland, a weeklong nationwide tour of hotly tipped Irish and international bands battling it out for a shot at the much hyped Indie Week Toronto, comes to the Roisin Dubh this Thursday, 2 July.
The four bands on show are Walter Mitty & The Realists and Vesta Varro (both from Limerick), Canadian trio Bella Clava and American four-piece Paper Doll.
A female-fronted four piece from Brooklyn/Manhattan, described as 'Pat Benatar meets the Killers', PaperDoll gained recognition stateside with their debut album 'Ballad Nerd Pop'.
Featuring a opera-trained Virginian, a traditional Irish musician (the band's guitarist Patrick Moloney is the brother of the lead singer of Director, Michael Moloney) and a lacrosse-playing drummer, Paper Doll's incendiary live shows and nerdy rock pop are gathering them friends on both sides of the Atlantic.
ANGRY ASIAN MAN
what I'm listening to: paperdoll's ballad nerd pop
I recently got turned on to the music of PaperDoll, and damn, I wish I had heard about this band sooner. Hailing from Brooklyn/Manhattan, and fronted by ex-opera singer Teresa Lee, their album Ballad Nerd Pop was released last year. I'm listening to it right now, and really digging it.
They've been described sort of like Pat Benetar meets the Killers. "Nerdy pop" with a rock edge. And based on what I've heard so far, they kind of kick ass.
Like I said, I regret not giving PaperDoll a listen much sooner. They were recently chosen to play Indie Week Ireland 2009 (the only American band selected). To learn more about PaperDoll, visit the band's website here, and their MySpace page here. And check out the video for "Anything at All."
ALLKPOP
Up and Coming Artist: PaperDoll
allkpop has been getting good feedback from our new segment on up and coming artists. To continue with our new segment, meet PaperDoll. PaperDoll’s sound can be summarized as The Killers, Pat Benatar, and Dancing Robots all wrapped into one. Teresa Lee Chaisiri, Jack Kock, Patrick Moloney, and Chip Thomas make up the New York City based band. PaperDoll is high-energy pop at its best, blending shrewd instrumentation, solid hooks, and the undeniable charisma of front woman Teresa Lee Chaisiri. Their debut album Ballad Nerd Pop was produced by Nic Hard (The Bravery, Aberdeen City) and is available on iTunes and Amazon. They’ve sold out shows in NYC at legendary spots like the Knitting Factory, Crash Mansion, Arlene’s Grocery, and the Mercury Lounge. We were able to catch up with Teresa Lee Chaisiri and ask her a few questions about the band.
Since many of our readers might not be familiar with PaperDoll. What genre of music do you consider yourselves in?
Our sound is Nerd Rock. The four of us listened to everything growing up so it's really a blend.
Where did the band's name, PaperDoll, come from?
One of the first songs I wrote had a line in it "I'm not your paperdoll - can't dress me the way you want..." We got the band together and booked a gig a week later, didn't have a name, until Jack was like - what about PaperDoll? We were like - cool. Done. That's our name.
Who have been your main influences?
The four of us had a lot of different influences growing up - I grew up listening to and playing classical music and opera. Patrick used to play in a traditional Irish band, I know Jack grew up on Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Chip listened to Led Zeplin and Michael Jackson...I'd say PaperDoll's music is a mix of everything from Muse, The Killers, anything from the 80's, and Pat Benatar. Maybe a little bit of No Doubt and Arcade Fire mixed in there too?
After releasing the album, Ballad Nerd Pop in 2008, what are your plans for 2009?
We're going to play out like crazy! We love playing live! We're constantly booking In NYC and hoping to play in other cities around the East Coast. We're also planning on recording some more stuff in a few months. We have a bunch of new songs that we'd love to record, but it takes some serious cash to do it right. So, we're saving up!
Any last words to our readers that might not know you too well?
We're 100% independent (no manager, no promoters, no label...yet) so we depend on our fans to spread the word. And our fans really, REALLY have been responsible for so many people finding out about us. It's amazing how much we've accomplished with just word of mouth and emails. We usually have 100+ people showing up at gigs and I'm still always amazed when I hear the crowd singing along. It's a great feeling. We love allkpop!
USA4real
Simple truths, simple thoughts, folded into congru...
Simple truths, simple thoughts, folded into congruent shapes can make great music. Easier than it sounds, when it’s hard to let go of the desire to do well. Origami is like music in a lot of ways. An art based on perfect timing and precision. But, if you tried to construct a PaperDoll like the one we found in the big apple; I think you would have missed the point.
Listening to PaperDoll, I think “Why can’t more bands make music like this?” Formed in 2004 on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, this quartet wills solid jams with beautifully sung lyrics. Teresa Chaisiri sounds very similar to a Gwen Stefani jamming out with the Coldplay of the Killers. PD just recorded a 10 song album with producer Nick Hard (The Bravery, Aberdeen City, The Perfects) and executive producer Bryce Wilson (Brandy, Beyonce, Big Boi, Hillary Duff, Whitney Houston, Groove Theory).
A band that has truly come into it’s own. Taking NYC by storm playing Pianos, the cutting room, CBGB, & the Knitting Factory frequently. PaperDoll even made the Van’s Warp tour and is looking to do even bigger things in 2009. So their influences have made the choice to construct this musical origami a very “Beautiful Face” to listen to on Upstream Radio. Enjoy :)
UCLA ARTS
By William Hong
What's old is new (and fun) again in PaperDoll's debut album Ballad Nerd Pop.
While listening to Ballad Nerd Pop, I had alternating feelings: it felt familiar and different at the same time. Somehow, PaperDoll manages to find a refreshing way to incorporate various music styles from the past two decades. Think Pat Benatar, incorporate a slight sampling of The Killers, add a dash of No Doubt, and you'll have an idea how PaperDoll sounds. This equation all comes together to create catchy melodic hooks, deliver solid musical performances, and showcase a very charismatic vocalist who performs with raw, emotional power.
The New York based group is comprised of lead vocalist and keyboard player Teresa Lee Chaisiri, Patrick Maloney on the guitar, Jack Koch on bass, and Chip Thomas on drums. The band's setup is reminiscent of No Doubt: one girl, three guys, and a set of energetic pop punk songs driven by the mood-defining front woman.
Chaisiri doesn't mind the comparisons.
"The No Doubt comparison is very flattering. Chip looks great in those belly shirts we make him wear, so yeah, I see how's we're very similar to No Doubt," she laughs. "Seriously though, I think people see one girl three boys and automatically think No Doubt. Which is cool -- I love them."
Their style will appeal to both fans of 80s New Wave music and also contemporary music listeners, thanks to the infectious rhythm and melodies that accompany Chaisiri's commanding vocals. The second track on the album, "I Know," encapsulates PaperDoll's best attributes: the emotional, catchy lyrics are accentuated by the strength of vocals and her bandmates' solid musical proficiencies. It's not surprising that the band draws their musical inspiration from classic rock.
"I studied opera, classical piano, and dance," says Chaisiri, "and I always loved oldies rock, like Sam Cook and Dusty Springfield. The guys in the band have all different musical interests, from Led Zeplin to Nirvana to The Roots. Hopefully all those influences are reflected in our album."
The album's title is derived from the band's style of play, which alternates between playful pop punk rock ("If Nothing Happened", "Everything is Fine") to emotional ballads ("How Perfect", "Nothing Has Changed") that reflect on heartbreak, loneliness, and self-discovery. Despite the more serious lyrics, the album's ballads are just as catchy, thanks to the vocal and melodic hooks. Chaisiri explains the inspiration behind the lyrics:
"[They come from] either personal experiences or things I hear from friends, their bad breakups, etc etc," says Chaisiri. "Sometimes phrases get stuck in my head -- I overheard a conversation one day, and this girl was on the phone with, I'm assuming, her boyfriend, and she kept on saying 'If nothing happened! If nothing happened...' So, the first song [coincidentally titled "If Nothing Happened"] on Ballad Nerd Pop is based on my eavesdropping."
Even though high energy pop punk ballads might not be in vogue now, Ballad Nerd Pop's melodic hooks, catchy lyrics, and strong vocals make it an irresistibly fun album to listen to, regardless of which musical generation you grew up in.
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