The Paper Champions
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Combining hi-powered hooks with full-throttle rock aggression, Atlantas The Paper Champions write songs brimming with infectious energy and sweltering emotion. Intricate, interlocking guitars, fluid bass, steadfast drumming, and earnest vocals stir up a simmering brew of seething post-hardcore and jangly melodic rock that rises and falls with tightly wound tension. However, TPC is not all fire and brimstone; there are also moments of tranquility and quiet introspection when the band trades its rousing sonic upheaval for stirring poetic reverie.
Formed in the summer of 2002, it wasnt long before the good word spread, and Charlotte, NC indie label Deep Elm Records chose TPCs track Ask Emma to be included on their esteemed Emo Diaries #9: Sad Songs Remind Me compilation. This was followed by a critically acclaimed three song EP, gaining The Paper Champions more positive exposure.
To capitalize on the success of their self-released EP, The Paper Champions formed an alliance with new Atlanta label Reason Y Records to record and release their first full-length effort. In March 2004, the band entered Fireball Sound Studio in Kennesaw, Georgia under the engineering expertise of Marc McClusky. Having worked on projects for such prominent labels as Interscope Records, Vagrant Records, Tooth & Nail Records, and Universal Records, McClusky gracefully captured the dynamic and reflective sound of The Paper Champions on a powerful and emotive eleven song LP. Challenging, explosive and nervy, Weekend of Compromise is an album of edgy, impassioned songs strung together by driving angular riffs, propulsive rhythms, and rich harmonies that soar and weave. The result is a wonderful blend of atmospheric melody and urgent intensity that continually shifts direction and mood without losing any of its combustive energy.Band/artist history
We formed in the summer of 2002.Have you performed in front of an audience?We play in Atlanta and the surrounding southeastern cities. It's fantastic, but we would like to spread to tour nationally once we gain some momentum.
Your musical influences
We like a lot of bands, but mostly in the more aggressive, melodic, intricate vein. Such bands include: Braid, Alkaline Trio, Jawbreaker, Hey Mercedes, Thursday, Jimmy Eat World, Moneen, The Get-Up Kids, The Promise Ring, American Football, Gainer, The Remedy Session, Hot Water Music, Burns Out Bright... many many moreAnything else?
Please contact for shows or if you want our CD to play on your station, etc.
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