Tokyo Taboo
London, England, United Kingdom | Established. Jan 01, 2012 | SELF
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"refusing to bow down, the band are fighting against the patriarchy one fuzz pop belter at a time..." - Clash
"a visceral collection of unapologetic pop-punk..." - Team Rock
"Big, brash and boisterous, singer Dolly Daggerz summons up vocal inspiration from the likes of Karen O from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Wendy James of Transvision Vamp and even the great Lene Lovich here on this rowdy workout. The guitars are cranked firmly up to 11 but it never strays from a killer hook-filled melody running throughout." - Record of the Day
When Karen O exploded onto the scene her style bamboozled people, and we’re getting that vibe from London’s Tokyo Taboo. Sonically they’re a mixture of the White Stripes and bubblegum pop, with new single ‘Bubbilicious’ knowing it’s way around a popular chorus. It is a brilliant song.
But visually…well, in our exclusive first play of the video, it’s everything from fifties sci fi, silly tooth wear to eighties catsuits. It was filmed in California’s Death Valley, and probably looks like the blurred together transmissions aliens receive from western culture. - Supjam
Oh My Goddess. Have you ever imagined Die Antwoord, the B-52’s, and the Offspring performing together? I never did either, but that is the only description that comes close to describing the sound of Tokyo Taboo. This is one of the most fun bands of all times. If you’ve mellowed too much from your Lana del Rey fix and need to get psyched for that next party, but Tokyo Taboo on. You’ll be dancing all over the place. The band has hit. Can you imagine the dance floor when “Bubblicious” comes on? Crowded sweating gyrating bodies everywhere. Just the type of music your fundamental parents warned you about. Forget them; listen, dance, and have fun. - Audiofuzz
Tokyo Taboo aren’t from Japan but London, and their latest single ‘Naked’ sounds like a cross between Cyndi Lauper and Pink after falling into a VAT of espresso. Hyperactive multicoloured superhero pop with overtly suggestive lyrics and a lead singer who says she’d like to fly naked into one of their gigs one day ? Hell yeah! - The Von Pip Musical Express
‘Naked’ is pure, honest fun. It’ll bring colour to your ears (yes, it is possible…) and test the ability of your speakers. Crack up the volume because Tokyo Taboo need to be played VERY loud indeed. - new-reviews.co.uk
‘Naked’ is pure, honest fun. It’ll bring colour to your ears (yes, it is possible…) and test the ability of your speakers. Crack up the volume because Tokyo Taboo need to be played VERY loud indeed. - new-reviews.co.uk
Pop-frenzy galore, they are bringing energy and excitement back to the music scene in a genre that deserves it... - new-reviews.co.uk
A riveting oddity; when May 30th comes around and their Naked EP is out, it’ll be a good use of your time to acquire it. - 7BitArcade
Tokyo Taboo are a totally infectious fun pop-punk...that make, well, totally infectious fun pop-punk records. And if you like that, well the Naked EP is about as much fun as you can have without being, well, naked. - Back Seat Mafia
One’s to watch for 2013…Punch proves pop has been waiting for Tokyo Taboo - Popoganda
Females are ‘in’ right now. They are running the world. Tokyo Taboo's front lady is the epitome of what makes women so powerful: Her attitude, her style, her energy on stage… She captivates every audience - LA Weekly
'Frisky, unapologetic, pure breed pop. Tokyo Taboo aren't afraid to mix wah wah pedals with the darker side of 90s teeny pop attitude,’ This New Sound, October 2010
‘Florence on a sugar overdose, bingeing on aphrodisiacs and basically making grown men cry left right and centre,’ This New Sound, October 2010
‘An intoxicating cocktail of glam and grime..sure to ruffle a few feathers,’ This New Sound, October 2010
- This New Sound
The London band return with their much awaited energetic & anthemic EP - Music Now
"[…] what we love about this band, first of all is that they’re upbeat, they’re really happy but visually they are brilliant. Their videos are quirky but fantastic and their music is the same” - BBC Radio 1 Huw Stephens Show
"[…] what we love about this band, first of all is that they’re upbeat, they’re really happy but visually they are brilliant. Their videos are quirky but fantastic and their music is the same” - BBC Radio 1
Discography
2017 - 6th Street Psychosis (Debut Album)
2015 - Leech EP
2014 - Porno Star EP
2013 - Naked EP
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London duo Tokyo Taboo’s debut album 6th Street Psychosis is out 24th March 2017 via TT Records. The album features ten tenacious, in-your-face tracks that combine the band’s rock and pop punk influences.
The duo comprise of singer Dolly Daggerz and guitarist Mike, who are joined by a band for their live shows. Dolly takes inspiration from iconic performers from Heart to David Bowie and Karen O and Mike simply loves a good riff. Tokyo Taboo is a perfect amalgamation of Dolly and Mike’s influences; inspired by Manga, Japanese culture, drag and 80s fashion, they are true performers, with an image that equals the intense vibrancy of what you hear on record.
Featuring hectic, heart-pounding hooks and soaring rock-inspired vocals, Tokyo Taboo cover a range of subjects on the album, which was recorded in Downtown LA. From Dolly’s quarter life crisis to politics and vulnerability, they aren’t afraid of smashing the expectations of ‘the industry’ whilst wearing their hearts on their sleeves - cuts, bruises, tears and all.
On the album, ’Bubbilicious’ is a racing, high-octane opener, whilst ‘Emotional Suicide’ is filled with an uptempo, feisty power and ‘N.A.R.C.I.S.M’ oozes brutal honesty, raw riffs and dark undertones. Meanwhile, single Make It Out Alive was inspired by the vote to bomb Syria and the feeling of frustration, hopelessness and anger Dolly felt, which seethe through the music as she spits and snarls each lyric over Mike’s raucous riffs.
Make It Out Alive gained support from the likes of Radio X and BBC Radio 1 and with 6th Street Psychosis out soon, Tokyo Taboo hope to bring their own brand of modern pop punk kicking and screaming into the public consciousness.
Critical acclaim:
"[…] what we love about this band, first of all is that they’re upbeat, they’re really happy but visually they are brilliant. Their videos are quirky but fantastic and their music is the same” Huw Stephens Show, BBC Radio 1
"Big, brash and boisterous, singer Dolly Daggerz summons up vocal inspiration from the likes of Karen O from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Wendy James of Transvision Vamp and even the great Lene Lovich here on this rowdy workout. The guitars are cranked firmly up to 11 but it never strays from a killer hook-filled melody running throughout." Record of the Day
“…fighting against the patriarchy one fuzz pop belter at a time.” Clash
"a visceral collection of unapologetic pop-punk..." team rock
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