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{{notability|Music|date=May 2011}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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|years_active = 2005–2008
|years_active = 2005–2008
|website = [http://www.myspace.com/paperrival Paper Rival's MySpace page]
|website = [http://www.myspace.com/paperrival Paper Rival's MySpace page]
|current_members = Jake Rolleston - [[Singing|vocalist]] <br> Patrick Damphier - [[guitarist]], [[Drum kit|drums]] <br> Brent Coleman - [[guitarist]] <br> Cody McCall - [[bassist|bass guitarist]]
|current_members = Jake Rolleston - [[Singing|vocalist]] <br> [[Patrick Damphier]] - [[guitarist]], [[Drum kit|drums]] <br> Brent Coleman - [[guitarist]] <br> Cody McCall - [[bassist|bass guitarist]]
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'''Paper Rival''' was an [[indie rock]] [[music ensemble|band]] formed in late 2005 from [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. Originally known as Keating, the band changed its name to Paper Rival in 2007 after a tour in [[Canada]] where the band was mistaken for a Canadian band who already possessed the name.<ref name=apar>{{cite web|last=Apar|first=Corey|title=Paper Rival biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/paper-rival-p918816/biography|publisher=allmusic.com|accessdate=16 May 2011}}</ref> In December 2007, Paper Rival was named [[Spin (magazine)|Spin]].com's "Artist of the Day." The band released its debut full-length album, ''Dialog'' on May 20, 2008. The group cites artists [[Blind Lemon Jefferson]], [[Merle Haggard]] and [[Bruce Cockburn]] (whose song Pacing the Cage was covered on their 2007 self-titled EP)<ref name=currie>{{cite web|last=Currie|first=Ross|title=Phillyist Interviews... Brent Coleman of Paper Rival|url=http://phillyist.com/2008/08/19/phillyist_interviews_brent_coleman.php|publisher=phillyist.com|accessdate=16 May 2011|date=August 19, 2008}}</ref> as musical inspirations.
'''Paper Rival''' was an [[indie rock]] [[music ensemble|band]] formed in late 2005 from [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. Originally known as Keating, the band changed its name to Paper Rival in 2007 after a tour of [[Canada]] where the band was mistaken for a Canadian band who already possessed the name.<ref name=apar>{{cite web|last=Apar|first=Corey|title=Paper Rival biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/paper-rival-p918816/biography|publisher=allmusic.com|accessdate=16 May 2011}}</ref> In December 2007, Paper Rival was named [[Spin (magazine)|Spin]].com's "Artist of the Day". The band released its debut full-length album produced by [[Patrick Damphier]], ''Dialog'' on May 20, 2008. The group cited artists [[Blind Lemon Jefferson]], [[Merle Haggard]] and [[Bruce Cockburn]] (whose song "Pacing the Cage" was covered on their 2007 self-titled EP)<ref name=currie>{{cite web|last=Currie|first=Ross|title=Phillyist Interviews... Brent Coleman of Paper Rival|url=http://phillyist.com/2008/08/19/phillyist_interviews_brent_coleman.php|publisher=phillyist.com|accessdate=16 May 2011|date=August 19, 2008}}</ref> as musical inspirations.


==Music==
==Music==


The band's songs are originally written [[Acoustic music|acoustically]] with [[overdubs]] and extras added in afterwards.
The band's songs are originally written [[Acoustic music|acoustically]] with [[overdubs]] and extras added in afterwards.


As the band developed and evolved, the music took on an [[alternative rock|alternative]], indie rock<ref name=raper>{{cite web|last=Raper|first=Dan|title=Paper Rival: Paper Rival EP review|url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/paper-rival-paper-rival-ep/|publisher=popmatters.com|accessdate=16 May 2011|date=10 January 2008}}</ref> sound with hints of old [[Country music|country]] and [[blues]] intertwined.<ref name=wynn>{{cite web|last=Wynn|first=Ron|title=4 Days in the City - Paper Rival|url=http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/lifestyles/4-days-city-39|publisher=nashvillecitypaper.com|accessdate=16 May 2011|date=June 27, 2008}}</ref>
As the band developed and evolved, the music took on an [[alternative rock|alternative]], indie rock<ref name=raper>{{cite web|last=Raper|first=Dan|title=Paper Rival: Paper Rival EP review|url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/paper-rival-paper-rival-ep/|publisher=popmatters.com|accessdate=16 May 2011|date=10 January 2008}}</ref> sound with hints of old [[Country music|country]] and [[blues]] intertwined.<ref name=wynn>{{cite web|last=Wynn|first=Ron|title=4 Days in the City - Paper Rival|url=http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/lifestyles/4-days-city-39|publisher=nashvillecitypaper.com|accessdate=16 May 2011|date=June 27, 2008}}</ref>


Paper Rival appeared on [[Q101]], [[Chicago]]'s alternative rock radio station, in December 2007 to promote ''Dialog''. The band performed acoustic versions of songs from the album.
Paper Rival appeared on [[WKQX (FM)|Q101]], [[Chicago]]'s alternative rock radio station, in December 2007 to promote ''Dialog''. The band performed acoustic versions of songs from the album.


The band also took part in [[South By Southwest]] (SXSW) 2006, 2007, and 2008 in [[Austin, Texas]].
The band also took part in [[South By Southwest]] (SXSW) 2006, 2007, and 2008 in [[Austin, Texas]].


In a 20 November 2008 blog post on the band's MySpace page, the band announced that singer Jake Rolleston be returning to school to pursue further studies, thus signaling the band's breakup. The band has since taken on an underground cult status and is regarded as one of the more influential groups in their genre. Their album 'Dialog' is still ranked as the No. 46 best selling indie record on the iTunes store.
In a November 20, 2008 blog post on the band's MySpace page, the band announced that singer Jake Rolleston be returning to school to pursue further studies, thus signaling the band's breakup.<ref>Currie, Ross (2008) "[http://phillyist.com/2008/11/19/breaking_a_phillyist_favorite_a_fon.php Breaking: A Phillyist Favorite, A Fond Farewell]", phillyist.com, November 19, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2013</ref>


==Lineup==
==Lineup==


*Jake Rolleston: [[Singing|vocals]]
*Jake Rolleston: [[Singing|vocals]], [[guitar]]

*[[Patrick Damphier]]: [[guitar]], [[Drum kit|drums]]
*[[Patrick Damphier]]: [[guitar]], [[Drum kit|drums]]

*Brent Coleman: [[guitar]]
*Brent Coleman: [[guitar]]

*Cody McCall: [[bass guitar]]
*Cody McCall: [[bass guitar]]


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===EPs===
===EPs===


*''Thieves'' (2007)
*''Paper Rival'' (2007)
*''Paper Rival'' (2007)


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{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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==External links==
*[http://www.myspace.com/paperrival Paper Rival's MySpace page]


[[Category:American indie rock groups]]
[[Category:Indie rock musical groups from Tennessee]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Nashville, Tennessee]]

Latest revision as of 14:21, 27 November 2022

Paper Rival
OriginNashville, Tennessee
Genresindie rock
Years active2005–2008
MembersJake Rolleston - vocalist
Patrick Damphier - guitarist, drums
Brent Coleman - guitarist
Cody McCall - bass guitarist
WebsitePaper Rival's MySpace page

Paper Rival was an indie rock band formed in late 2005 from Nashville, Tennessee. Originally known as Keating, the band changed its name to Paper Rival in 2007 after a tour of Canada where the band was mistaken for a Canadian band who already possessed the name.[1] In December 2007, Paper Rival was named Spin.com's "Artist of the Day". The band released its debut full-length album produced by Patrick Damphier, Dialog on May 20, 2008. The group cited artists Blind Lemon Jefferson, Merle Haggard and Bruce Cockburn (whose song "Pacing the Cage" was covered on their 2007 self-titled EP)[2] as musical inspirations.

Music

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The band's songs are originally written acoustically with overdubs and extras added in afterwards.

As the band developed and evolved, the music took on an alternative, indie rock[3] sound with hints of old country and blues intertwined.[4]

Paper Rival appeared on Q101, Chicago's alternative rock radio station, in December 2007 to promote Dialog. The band performed acoustic versions of songs from the album.

The band also took part in South By Southwest (SXSW) 2006, 2007, and 2008 in Austin, Texas.

In a November 20, 2008 blog post on the band's MySpace page, the band announced that singer Jake Rolleston be returning to school to pursue further studies, thus signaling the band's breakup.[5]

Lineup

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Discography

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Singles

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  • "Cassandra"

EPs

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  • Thieves (2007)
  • Paper Rival (2007)

Albums

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  • Dialog (2008)

References

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  1. ^ Apar, Corey. "Paper Rival biography". allmusic.com. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  2. ^ Currie, Ross (August 19, 2008). "Phillyist Interviews... Brent Coleman of Paper Rival". phillyist.com. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  3. ^ Raper, Dan (10 January 2008). "Paper Rival: Paper Rival EP review". popmatters.com. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  4. ^ Wynn, Ron (June 27, 2008). "4 Days in the City - Paper Rival". nashvillecitypaper.com. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  5. ^ Currie, Ross (2008) "Breaking: A Phillyist Favorite, A Fond Farewell", phillyist.com, November 19, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2013
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