Quick Hit Band Interview: Paper Idol

Paper Idol at The Hi Hat

Interview with the band. Enjoy:

What is currently inspiring the band when it comes to your music? Been very inspired by Future Funk, Arthur Schopenhauer, New French Extremity cinema, Francis Bacon, VSauce.

What thrills you about performing live? Having the opportunity to dance awkwardly in front of a large number of people

Own Q&A: Boxers or Briefs? A: (by band member) Adam: Briefs, Matan: Briefs, Victor: yet to be disclosed.

Online Quarantine Sets: Version 83

I got to catch two WFNM sets last week -- different nights. Paper Idol popped up on Wednesday with their electronic hooks and pop undertones. They also showed up on stage with color clashing red and yellow fashion. It definitely got you to pay closer attention to their short 15 minute set. 

On Thursday, Calica (originally from Miami) and Daniel Loumpouridis (originally from Chicago) were doing a set from their Los Angeles couch. You know, I've noticed a lot of musicians moving out of Los Angeles. But here is one that decided to come to Los Angeles during the middle of a pandemic. It does make me feel better about the future of our scene. They did a nice little 1950s type start to their set where the two of them were just talking on the couch, acting like they were unaware that they were livestreaming. They provided fake shock when ther "realized" they were streaming on Instagram. Ha ha, anyways they have some dreamy vocals with the help of revert. Some simply strums on the guitar aligning with beautiful vocals. Their set just had them relaxing on the couch and when the set ended, the music drifted off into tender silence.