In today's music industry, if we're all honest with ourselves, any band is replaceable.

Paper Tongues
"House of Blues (Cleveland)"

(TBA,2010)


Producer:

Genre: Alternative Rock

Format: Concert

Website: www.papertongues.n...

Reviewed by: Peter Fenn

http://www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=8803

In today's music industry, if we're all honest with ourselves, any band is replaceable. Anyone could be singing the hooks to half the Top 40 songs out there right now. Today's music scene lacks artists that truly stand out and do something original; artists that dare to be ridiculed and laughed at, at the expense of creating something new and completely original. Paper Tongues may very well be such a band.



With lead vocalist Aswan North's charismatic personality, the moment the band steps onstage, the audience feels like something big is going to happen. Aswan does his best onstage to channel his inner Bono, but goes in a bit different direction on occasion, feeling out his musical range as best he can. It feels like it is not just a show, not just a band, but an experience. To "see" Paper Tongues is to "experience" Paper Tongues. They step onstage with such a commanding presence that one would think they had been doing this stuff for years. With seven members in the band, it's hard to not feel like you're part of a movement when Paper Tongues step onstage.





Powering through hits like "Get Higher", one of the many songs where the band implores the audience members to join in the movement and sing along, Paper Tongues do an excellent job of keeping the audience entertained at all times. They finish the show on a high note, riding out to their hit anthem "Ride To California".





Of the seven band members, the ones that will catch your attention are bassist Daniel Santell and guitarist Devin Forbes, two of the best in the band at keeping the raging mob of fans wired and animated. The band's sound reflects the fact that there are seven members in the band --- huge. And that's not really such a bad thing, honestly. After all, Paper Tongues are a band that's meant to be experienced, not heard.

Paper Tongues and Neon Trees Bring The Party to Bowery

Paper Tongues and Neon Trees Bring The Party to Bowery


http://www.eatsleepbreathemusic.com/blog/2010/07/paper-tongues-and-neon-trees-bring-the-party-to-bowery/

By jeanette

Some bands have a hard time translating the energy and excitement of their music to the live stage. This was not the case at the Bang The Gong Tour that hit Bowery Ballroom Wednesday night. The show featured the Paper Tongues, Neon Trees, Civil Twilight, and Me Talk Pretty.



I always try to get to shows on time to see bands, but a glitch in the public transportation system made me miss the openers Me Talk Pretty, which was a bummer. I arrived in between sets and heard that Civil Twilight was the next band to take the stage. The South African trio, Civil Twilight played a mellow set of bone chilling, piano melodies with somber drums and haunting vocals.



After a short set change, Neon Trees came out to a rousing crowd. They played an high-energy mix of pop rock songs off their current release Habits including singles “Habits,” “1983″ and “Animal.” Lead vocalist, Tyler Glenn is a great frontman. He was all over the stage, kicking his legs up, dancing, and jumping on the monitors. My favorite part was when lead singer Tyler Glenn swung the microphone around his neck ala Adam Lazzara style.



Paper Tongues were the last band to play that night. The six of the seven members crammed into the dimly lit stage waiting for their cue to start. Lead singer Aswan North came out wearing white pants and a bolero jacket looking like a mix of Michael Jackson and a bullfighter rolled into one. While they played a short set, it was definitely an impressive one. The crowd loved their eclectic mix of rock, pop, soul, and rap. Their incorporation of various instruments delivers a sound that is both diverse and can appeal to a breadth of music lovers. It moved your soul and made you wanted to dance. North showed vigor and excitement in his performance even after getting a bloody lip from jumping into the audience to sing to the crowd. It was a great show!

Southern rock springs off the frets of Judge Jackson's fifth album.

Judge Jackson

Drive

Curtis-Joe Records 2010


Southern rock springs off the frets of Judge Jackson's fifth album. The album opens with Head Over Heels whose main riff sounds like a southern fried take on Led Zepplin sets the tone for the album, a radio friendly chorus and a slightly unkempt energy combine to appeal to the masses while retaining a sense of rebellion. Todd McTavish boasts a mildly deep timbre to his vocals that sounds almost sarcastic at times. Radio is the first highlight for me its playful grit, and smooth chorus line, in some ways like Spin Doctors if they were from below the Mason-Dixon line. And the GnR feeling guitar solo leaps about like a rabid cat. However it's the title-track which truly shines above all others. The foot-tapping bass line, and intense slow-burn to the nostalgia-drenched chorus where a catchy chorus melts into you like a hot knife. However, after that song it seems like the album sets the cruise control and none of the subsequent tracks ever really reach the same level of songwriting quality. The initial passage of Letting Go reminds me of House of the Rising Sun before dipping in to some melodramatic ballady rock that would make the 80s LA scene proud. Judge Jackson continue to back themselves into a corner with another (power) ballad on Me Then You. Meant To Be closes the album and is a playful but self-indulgent country duet between Mc Tavish and Julia Henry that adds nothing but a bit of whimsy to the album. Aside from a couple of tracks something seems to be missing from Drive. A certain catchiness or maybe its a certain layering of depth. The songs rock and are mostly catchy but they don't continue to hold on to me.
http://www.nocturnalcult.com/newcontents.htm

PAULY D and JUDGE JACKSON!!!

where the El Guapo became Supersystem (On Overheat)

http://www.sodapop.it/rbrth/content/view/942/9/

Strength - Mind -Reader (Community Disc , 2010)

Written by Matthew Casari


Continuing in the path of self- sought , evidently pays well for those who make a bunch of live dates and maximizing the gain from direct sales compared to all'arrivare shops, Strength , from Oakland via Portland, reaching the shores of Europe ' Atlantic to let us know that you can still tamarreggiare without shame. Straight cash , synth Tamarri , nerdy voice above everything else and not a love hidden Fame - Fame.



To say it is not difficult to imagine these three young students of art as a kind of confrontation between the two Flight Of The Conchords and the four male protagonists of The Big Bang Theory. If leaving a mix of dance , rock slightly as someone thought to do in between seventy and eighty (Rod Stewart and the Rolling Stones as cited by them ), some a little outburst ' I mustLuta bursting of independence and an alternative proposal in a manner not unlike what is Har Mar Superstar.



A good look for them are not far from where the El Guapo became Supersystem (On Overheat) , where the Trans Am returned robotic somewhere where they march today Lazer Crystal (Metal) , everything has , however, looked more blatant pop and disgraced . On paper they have everything they need to be a band to bomb private parties , where, as they post about, they realized that the DJ mix ( the Daft Punk) to live ( just to Supersystem ) is the trump card . A good disk to laugh , some just for a podcast singolino smuoviculi , waiting to cross the ocean to show us if and how a person really worth .

If your into Italien here it is in orginal form:

Strength - Mind-Reader (Community Disco, 2010)

Written by Matteo Casari

Paper Tongues Rock 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'

http://www.grownpeopletalking.com/2010/07/paper-tongues-rock-late-night-with.html


Paper Tongues Rock 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'

Charlotte rock band Paper Tongues performed their hit song "Ride To California" last night on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. I love the rap-rock sound of the song, which was first released on an EP last year then on their self-titled debut album that was released in March. The band of seven—Aswan North, Devin Forbes, Cody Blackler, Joey Signa, Clayton Simon, Jordan Hardee, and Danny Santell—formed just three years ago in Charlotte and have been enjoying a fairly rapid rise on the music scene since. One of their growing list of accomplishments includes writing the theme song for MTV's hit new show When I Was 17. Paper Tongues is currently on the Bang the Gong Tour with Civil Twilight and Neon Trees.

See the video below of last night's performance on Jimmy Fallon (if you're unable to view it below, click here).

For more on the band, visit www.papertongues.com or join their Facebook page (like I just did).

Distorted handclaps initiate an unnerving atmosphere just before the full on electric ensemble is launched.

Microtia — Spacemaker


http://www.threeimaginarygirls.com/contentcdreview/2010jul/spacemaker

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{Self-released}

Half of what you get with the new Microtia album, Spacemaker, is nine smoking songs recorded by the Portland trio. The other half of the equation is the packaging for the new release, which was made exclusively from Pabst Blue Ribbon and Marlboro Lights boxes. This alone seems like every hipsters dream release. This CD has been in the works for quite some time, but is officially coming out this month. Here is a rundown:



The energy fueled opener, “Can You Hear the Jets,” interestingly bridges the ground between Muse and Soundgarden. There is an immediate energy to the song that is missing from a spectrum of artists in the current scene. “1000% Sure” follows suit with similar Muse/OK Computer-era Radiohead rock and roll disorder.



“I’ll Fight Harpsichord” introduces some wah guitar along with more metal undertones. By this point, the eighth or ninth PBR is starting to really sink in. “Tone Mountain vs. the Body of Riffage” is perhaps the album's highlight. The one and a half minute introduction alone is close to sublime and there are some memorable progressive rock melodies interweaved in the track. Acoustic number “Add Insult to Injury” is one of the standout songs as well. Distorted handclaps initiate an unnerving atmosphere just before the full on electric ensemble is launched.



There is a West coast tour taking place during September where the new album will be available, however, there do not appear to be any Washington state shows scheduled yet. For further information, please refer to the group’s myspace page. Maybe something local will soon pop up.

Paper Tongues sound track

Paper Tongues Skateboard contest

http://skateandannoy.com/2010/07/paper-tongues-skateboard-contest/#comments

I know nothing about this band but the hard working gal from their publicity company has sent me a thousand emails about other bands and even a few CDs that I have never gotten around to reviewing, so Kaytea, this one’s for you. These guys are playing a few stops on the Dew Tour and are having a contest to win a custom Paper Tongues skateboard. You enter by making a skate video with a Paper Tongues sound track. You can get the details here. Give us a heads up if you enter.

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That picture reminds me of the Ramones.

come across an artist that offers a new musical perspective in a specific genre.

http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/PaperTongues.asp

Album length: 10 tracks: 39 minutes, 43 seconds


It is always a joy to come across an artist that offers a new musical perspective in a specific genre. It is even rarer to hear a band that successfully combines various genres to bring a sound that is completely unique. Although not strictly a Christian band, the seven-piece Paper Tongues brings a distinctive blend of rock, hip-hop, electronica, and funk, leading to a debut with a very memorable sound.





The self-titled album begins with a strong variety of opening tracks. The smooth, funk/pop sound of the opener, "Trinity," presents the struggle surrounding holding on to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Next comes a sort of in-your-face, faster tune, "For The People," which shouts lyrics of encouragement to those wiling to stand up against the majority. "Ride To California" is a creative, fun song, with a sound very reminiscent of Family Force 5.





Perhaps the track that best presents the band's faith, "Get Higher," is a powerful song with lyrics that contain an earnest plea to praise ("All these demons in my head, come on, let's kill them with sound…I get on my knees and cry out, everything I have is Yours now…When my back's against the wall, You're the hand that breaks my fall"). Paper Tongues then changes gears to a slightly questionable song, "What If," which appears to be about regretting taking things too far before getting to properly know a girl. The tempo is turned back up with the album standout, "Soul," which could easily become an anthem for Christian audiences in regards to sharing their joy with others.





Up until this point, variety is evident between each song. "Everybody" offers yet another new musical and lyrical style. While most bands transition between a chorus and verses, Paper Tongues makes it clear in "Everybody" that they are capable of seemingly taking snippets of various songs with differing sounds and morphing them together into one song. Overall, this leads to a rather interesting listen. This is also the case in the thoughtful song, "Rich And Poor," which gives the band's opinions on how prayer and kindness are necessary on both sides of the economic spectrum.





Although it is clear that Paper Tongues excels in faster, funk/pop songs, the two slower tracks, "Strongest Flame" and "Love Like You," are also unique and both have powerful lyrics. However, on the lyrically deeper tracks, it is still difficult to distinguish whether Paper Tongues is singing with a certain person, God, or simply the power of music in mind. Even still, the messages of hope, love, and helping the unfortunate are definitely prevalent in most tracks.





Paper Tongues really has created music with soul, with a mixture of sounds that perhaps comes from having seven members with varying musical backgrounds. Even if their songs cannot all be labeled as "Christian music," the themes of hope and encouragement will be apparent to both the Saved and the Unsaved, which certainly cannot be considered a bad thing.



- Review date: 7/6/10, written by Sam Schaumberg of Jesusfreakhideout.com

See Stereo Freakout

New Review at Dagger Short Reviews; File in: You Can't Please Everyone:


" Bonedome - THINKTANKUBATOR- SELF RELEASED- See Stereo Freakout below only instead of bad funk this is more like, I dunno, bad modern rock. http://www.bonedome.org/ go listen for yourself this guy has it allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll wrong!

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Finally, now that we've worked our way all the way to Texas,

http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2010/04/the_week_in_review_pop_now_col.html


Finally, now that we've worked our way all the way to Texas, how about  something from the new Burning Hotels disc? Why? Because we can. Kind of a

Texas-ish Gaslight Anthem, maybe?

Listen to To Whom It May Concern:

PAPER TONGUES PERSONALIZED SKATE DECK CONTEST

http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/119792-paper-tongues-personalized-skate-deck-contest.html




PAPER TONGUES PERSONALIZED SKATE DECK CONTEST

Self-titled Album In Stores Now
by altsounds [More from this Author]

In light of their remaining two performances on the 2010 Dew Tour, Paper Tongues has announced a contest for a customized Paper Tongues skate deck. In order to win, entrants must create a skate video of themselves skating to their favorite Paper Tongues track. Watch the video below for an explanation from the band, upload the video to YouTube, then send the direct link to papertongues@amoctone.com.

In addition to their stops on the Dew Tour, Paper Tongues is currently on the Bang The Gong Tour with Neon Trees and Civil Twlight. All three bands are offering a FREE DOWNLOAD of one song from each band! All you have to do is tweet from MP3Giveaway, and in return you’ll receive a download pack of MP3s from the bands. Tweet now and be entered to win more prizes from the bands. Check out Paper Tongues MySpace page to see when they will be near you, and make sure to pick up their self-titledalbum featuring "Trinity" and "Ride To California," on iTunes and in stores now!

Milwaukee isn’t a city known for launching bands or a vibrant music scene, but

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Words by Marc D'Amour
Photos by Marc D'Amour

Milwaukee isn’t a city known for launching bands or a vibrant music scene, but for eleven consecutive days during the summer, its beautiful 75 acre lakefront property hosts the Guinness Book certified World’s Largest Music Festival.



After ten years as an Angeleno, I still look forward to my annual trek to the Midwest for Summerfest. Fried cheese is everywhere, smells of bratwurst and kraut fill the air, and any type of beer imaginable is available within 100 yards. Top that off with a night of awesome live music and gorgeous weather… it doesn’t get any better.



Teenage music sensation Justin Bieber was headlining Summerfest on the evening I attended. When I first arrived, the line to get into the main stage stretched a half mile across the entire festival grounds. I typically tend to distance myself from the latest pop sensations, but there was no denying this was the 2010 equivalent of “Beatlemania.” It only took 30 minutes for all the girls (and their patient enough to wait in line all day mothers or fathers) to file into the Amphitheater, and once they did I was ready to dig into my schedule of live music.



Taking a tip from the Ice Cream Man’s own Pat Kauchick, the first band I checked out was Paper Tongues. This Charlotte based band really impressed me. Lead singer Aswan North hopped down into the photo pit during the first song so he could high five the front few rows of the crowd and get them amped up. That intensity continued for the duration of their hour long set and my evening was off to a great start.



Next up was Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Robert was all smiles for his headlining set at the Briggs and Stratton Backyard Stage. The stage has a really unique urban vibe as it’s positioned right underneath a Milwaukee interstate overpass. Robert sat behind his steel guitar for the majority of his tunes, only getting up during a select few to teach the crowd some of his dance moves. Robert is out supporting his cover heavy new album We Walk This Road, produced to perfection by T. Bone Burnett.



Every music lover has a favorite band during their college years. A group that they follow ferociously and tell all their friends about. For me, that band was The Gufs. I was really excited when I heard that the Milwaukee locals were headlining at the Harley Davidson Roadhouse stage the night I would be attending Summerfest. Although only playing local gigs a few times a year, the Gufs have never sounded better. They infused new tracks like “Stars” and “Extraordinary” from their latest release A Different Sea into the setlist, but they really hit their stride with older classics like “Crash (Into Me)” and “Smile,” both tracks having received solid regional radio play in the late ’90s.



Summerfest is a music lover’s playground. There are stages that feature all genres of music and over the course of eleven days, there is something for everyone. I’ve included a few pictures from each of the bands I mentioned above, as well as a few general Summerfest shots that I felt captured the essence of this perfect lakefront evening.

Coffee and Fruit

Coffee and Fruit

Stephanie Schneiderman will bring her Portland-bred eclecticism to San Diego at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Lestat’s West, 3343 Adams Ave. in Normal Heights. Schneiderman will debut material from her new album, Dangerous Fruit, the product of a recent collaboration with Northwest electronic producer DJ Keith Schreiner. In her sixth album, Schneiderman takes her music in a new direction while remaining somewhat loyal to her folky roots. Fans of Goldfrapp, Feist and Beth Orton will appreciate her combo of pop, trip-hop, soul, electronica and folk. The show starts at 8 p.m. www.lestats.com.

Campfire Ok at Oddfellows

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