Paper Tongues
AMG AllMusic Guide: Pop Artists:
Top
Paper Tongues
- Genres: Rock
Biography
Formed in 2007, Paper Tongues take a multi-genre approach to their music by fusing rock, rap, funk, pop, and soul, drawing upon unexpected influences like Steve Perry and Grandmaster Flash in the process. Originally rooted in Charlotte, NC, the group began when eight musicians assembled to play an ongoing series of improvisational sessions. It was during these sessions that the band -- which featured guitarists Devin Forbes and Joey Signa, keyboardists Clayton Simon and Cody Blackler, bassist Danny Santell, singer Aswan North, and drummer Jordan Hardee -- started fusing their various musical tastes into what would become Paper Tongues. With the lineup established, the band decamped to California and began recording music alongside an eclectic set of producers. In 2009, the band worked with producers like John Fields (Jimmy Eat World), Brian West (Nelly Furtado), Billy Hume (David Banner), and Mark Endert (Maroon 5) while creating their debut EP, Ride to California, which appeared in late 2009 courtesy of A&M/Octone. A self-titled album followed in 2010. ~ Gregory Heaney, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
Top
Paper Tongues
| Paper Tongues | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Genres | Alternative rock, rap rock, funk rock |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | A&M/Octone |
| Website | papertongues.com |
| Members | |
| Aswan North Devin Forbes Joey Signa Daniel Santell Luke Anderson Clayton Simon Cody Blackler |
|
Paper Tongues is an American rap rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina. The band consists of Aswan North (lead vocals), Devin Forbes (guitar), Joey Signa (guitar), Daniel Santell (bass guitar), Luke Anderson (drums), Clayton Simon (synthesizer keys), and Cody Blackler (rhode keys).[1] Their sound is described as fusing rock n' roll melodies with hip hop beats, and includes elements of rock, funk, rap, and soul.[2] Their debut album was released on March 30, 2010.[3]
|
Contents
|
History
Beginning, A&M/Octone, and Debut Album(2007-2011)
The group formed in 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina, when a few musicians with very different musical backgrounds met at a Charlotte center-city outdoor jam session and ultimately decided to form a band. After playing together for a while, they began working on their debut album with producer Nicolas Balachandran, from Germany-based Elephantom Studios. After being contacted by producer Brian West, and invited to Los Angeles to work with him, Paper Tongues front-man Aswan North had a chance encounter with legendary musician-producer Randy Jackson in an L.A. restaurant, Jackson soon became the manager of the band.
Since these events, Paper Tongues has toured with bands such as Jet, Switchfoot, Flyleaf, as well as headlined their own tour with the Crash Kings. Paper Tongues has also opened a show for Muse. They opened for bands Switchfoot and Parachute at Nascar's 2010 Rev'd Up concert, as well as for Our Lady Peace and have also appeared on George Lopez's Lopez Tonight and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Their song "Get Higher" is featured on the 2012 season of Fox Television's hit show, "American Idol"
Their song "Soul" is featured on Halogen TV's Fall 2010 promo video.
On Saturday February 12, 2011 they served as the headliners for WFLZ's popular "Meet Ball" concert in Tampa, FL.
They opened for Linkin Park during the A Thousand Suns Tour for their shows in Dallas, Houston, and Phoenix.
Second Untitled Album(2012-present)
On May 11, 2012 their single "Amen" was released to Tampa radio stations WXTB and WHPT (via Bubba the Love Sponge), as well as Charlotte station WEND.
On May 30th, 2012 Paper Tongues posted on twitter saying their new song "who I am" was currently in the mixing stages.
Discography
Albums
- Paper Tongues (March 30, 2010),[3] (No. 110 Billboard 200)
- Second Untitled (N/A)[3]
EPs
- Ride to California EP (2009)
Singles
| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alt |
US Rock |
|||
| 2009 | "Ride to California" | 22 | 45 | Paper Tongues |
| 2010 | "Trinity" | 29 | — | |
| "Get Higher" | 36 | — | ||
| 2012 | "Amen" | — | — | 2nd Untitled |
References
- ^ US. "www.myspace.com/papertongues". Myspace.com. http://www.myspace.com/papertongues. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ^ "papertongues.ning.com". papertongues.ning.com. 2011-01-01. http://papertongues.ning.com/page/paper-tongues-biography. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ^ a b c "amoctone.com". amoctone.com. http://amoctone.com/papertongues/preorder/index.html. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
External links
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Paper Tongues |
This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)
Post a question - any question - to the WikiAnswers community:
Copyrights:
AMG AllMusic Guide: Pop Artists
Copyright © 2012 All Media Guide, LLC. Content provided by All Music Guide ®, a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC. All rights reserved.
Read more
