Sohodolls

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Origin = flagicon|England London, England
Genre = Electronica, electro, alternative, synthpop
Years_active = 2003–present
Label = Filthy Pretty
A&G Records
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URL = [http://www.sohodolls.co.uk/ www.sohodolls.co.uk/]
[http://www.myspace.com/sohodolls www.myspace.com/sohodolls]
Current_members = Maya von Doll (vocals)
Toni Sailor (guitars)
Weston Doll (keyboards)
Matt Lord (basses)
Paul Stone (drums)
Past_members = Ana Doll
Gavin Jay
Pato

Sohodolls are a British electro group from London, England. The group was formed in 2003 and, following various line-up changes, currently (as of March 2008) includes Maya von Doll (vocals), Toni Sailor (guitar) and Weston Doll (keyboards). These members are joined by other musicians on stage.

The band - whose name is sometimes punctuated with a space as Soho Dolls - have described their sound as a cross between "decaying and desperate glamour" and "savagery and sex".Arjan Timmermans. [http://www.arjanwrites.com/arjanwrites/2006/06/free_download_s.html "Free Download: Sohodolls "Pleasures of Soho""] . arjanwrites.com. June 14, 2006. Retrieved July 24, 2007.] Their debut album "Ribbed Music for the Numb Generation" was released through A&G Records in September 2007. [ [http://www.drownedinsound.com/release/view/10825 Releases] . Drowned in Sound. Retrieved July 24, 2007.]

Biography

Sohodolls were formed in London, England, in 2003 after Maya Von Doll recruited Toni Sailor (Sailor Doll) after he attended a performance at the Rhythm Factory.

The band's first two singles caused enough of a stir to reach #7 and #12 in the UK indie charts released on Poptones - Alan McGee's record label. These were followed by another release of "Stripper", "No Regrets" and then "Right and Right Again", which won acclaim from The Fly to Clash and NME. They began writing and recording their debut album in 2006 with producers Robert Harder (Babyshambles, The Sunshine Underground) and Steve Lyon (The Clash, Depeche Mode). [ [http://www.sohodolls.co.uk/main.htm "Sohodolls biography"] . sohodolls.co.uk. Retrieved February 02, 2008.] In October of 2006, the band released a download-only single, "No Regrets", which the NME reviewed as an 'utterly magnificent slab of haughty electro-sleaze which makes Peaches sound as predatory and erotically charged as KT Tunstall. Let them get frosty on your ass – it is winter after all.'

Throughout 2006, Sohodolls attracted more attention - touring with She Wants Revenge during July, performing at Playboy's Moscow Playboy party in August, The Big Issue's 15th-anniversary concert in September, and 2 UK tours as well as international dates in LA, Istanbul, Germany and Italy.

Their debut album, "Ribbed Music for the Numb Generation", was released on September 24 2007, preceded by the single "Right and Right Again" and supported by an extensive 35-date headline tour of the UK.

Their 2006 single "Stripper" was used in popular TV show Gossip Girl when one of the main characters, Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) stripped to it in episode 7, Victor, Victrola (aired November 7, 2007 on CW).

Sohodolls are known for their energetic stage shows and the band's dandy image.

Tour

As well as having toured the UK 7 times the band have also played in Japan, Korea (International Rock Festival at Pusan Beach), Moscow, Los Angeles, Istanbul, Rome, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna, Brussels, Hamburg, Madrid, Piza, Cologne, Oslo, Munich, Weinheim, Frankfurt, Freiburg and have toured widely in the UK, often playing towns off the beaten circuit. They have also toured with/supported Ladytron, Klaxons, Daft Punk, Vive La Fete, She Wants Revenge, The Magic Numbers and Hanoi Rocks.

To promote the release of their debut album "Ribbed Music for the Numb Generation", Sohodolls embarked on their biggest tour to date. Starting at Hoxton Bar & Grill, London, on 4th September, they headlined 34 venues across the UK.

Discography

Albums

* 2007: "Ribbed Music for the Numb Generation"

EPs

* "Prince Harry EP"
* "Stripper EP"

Singles

* 2005: "Prince Harry"
* 2006: "Stripper"
* 2006: "No Regrets"
* 2007: "My Vampire"
* 03/09/2007: "Right and Right Again"

Notes

External links

* [http://www.sohodolls.co.uk/main.htm www.sohodolls.co.uk] – official website
* [http://thesohodolls.all-up.com/index.htm thesohodolls.all-up.com] – French fans forum
* [http://www.rawrip.com/sohodolls rawrip.com/sohodolls] – Soho Dolls Rawrip page