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Paper or Plastic
Powerpop / Alternative / Rock

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Member Since10/26/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.paper-or-plastic.com
Band MembersDavid Pollock (vocals, guitars, piano), Kenta Yonesaka (guitar), Ian Millhollen (bass), Ian Christensen (sax), Joey Harmon (drums).
InfluencesElvis Costello, David Bowie, Cake, Spoon, Tower of Power, Brendan Benson, Frank Sinatra
Sounds LikeDavid Bowie and Oasis in a fight over who can sound the most like the Beatles.
Record LabelGood Dog / Bad Dog (USA), Coronation (Japan)
Type of LabelIndie


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Nov 20 2009 8:00P
The Studio At Webster Hall w/ Tom Schecter and The Shooting Gallery and The Ol’ Switcheroo New York, New York
Jan 29 2010 8:00P
The Bitter End New York, New York

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Fun Things We've Done!

-Opened for acclaimed rockers The Tubes at their sold out show at the Aladdin Theater in Portland.

-Rated one of the Top 10 up-and-coming bands in the Northwest, as well as "Audience Choice" by the Experience Music Project's "Sound Off" competition.

-May 6, 2005, packed Portland's Aladdin Theater along with Universal recording artist Geoff Byrd.

-Shared the stage with Jive recording artist Bowling For Soup.

-National college radio airplay, including a top 50 album on KSCU, California

-"West Virginia", one of 300 semifinalists out of 11,000 applicants in the 2004 International Songwriting Competition, distinguishes David and Ty as two of the top songwriters of 2004.

-Film placement, including the 2003 Longbaugh Film Festival hit "Making Maya."

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Obligatory Band History Section

With their most recent studio album, “Don’t Be Like That,” Paper or Plastic proves that they are uninterested in re-creating the banal, overly careful sound of today’s pop and rock music. Several of the album’s indie rock gems, such as “Break Your Bond,“ “For Christ’s Sake,” and “Move It Away,” seem to hint at an underlying escapist manifesto. But, rather than simply throw away all efforts to produce radio prefabrications, the band’s name is indicative of an more wholesome effort—to recycle the best bits of rock n’ roll in a modern, socially and politically relevant context. Not to mention—of course—the songs are really fucking catchy.

Formed in Portland in 2003 by front man, songsmith—(and, then, freshman in high school)—David Pollock, the band went through several lineup changes, but found the right musical chemistry with Japanese guitarist Kenta Yonesaka and fellow Oregon-bred musicians Ian Millhollen (bass) and Joey Harmon (drums). Even as teenagers, Paper or Plastic had considerable success, playing the Vans Warped Tour and opening for The Tubes, Bowling for Soup, and Geoff Byrd. Before relocating to New York City in 2008, Paper or Plastic had received healthy doses of radio play and media attention, had been rated one of the “Top 10 Up-And-Coming Bands in the Northwest” and was twice named a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Six years later—(and some members still can’t sit in the bar)—Paper or Plastic is keeping the momentum strong and the energy level higher than ever.

Not content to use the same types of melodies, harmonies, or rhythms as most pop groups, chief songsmith David Pollock takes a classically inspired approach to writing. Don’t be surprised to hear him playing a searing piano solo in a battle with newly-joined tenor saxophonist Ian Christensen (an Oregon native, as well). Diminished and altered chords, à la Elvis Costello or David Bowie, pop up from time to time as well, adding a smart, well-cultured feel. Christensen’s hooky jazz saxophone lines (at times sounding like they’re straight out of a veteran late-night TV show band) lend Pollock's guitar-heavy arrangements a glossy sheen, (not unlike his omnipresent, meticulously shined black-leather Italian boots). Harmon and Millhollen’s rhythm section is no less formidable, boasting a Stuart Copeland meets Pino Palladino vibe…Harmon’s polyrhythms uninhibited…Millhollen’s fretless bass lines tastefully warbled. Coupled with Pollock’s lyrics that tactfully blend sarcasm, accusation, and frustration, Paper or Plastic’s music brings something new and original to the indie rock world.

So copy all your dated cassettes
And hand over your printed regrets
Thematic or theatric I could never tell
But wine-drunk weekends suit you well

(“Break Your Bond”)

-Tyler Burns

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Tom Schecter

Tom Schecter



Nov 25 2009 11:20 PM

I AM AN INNOVATIVE SONGWRITER!!!!!

(somewhere in the Pacific Northwest, he is fucking up.)

Happy Thanksgiving.
H2O (HOLLA ON SKYPE! H2O_UK)

H2O (HOLLA ON SKYPE! H2O_UK)



Nov 25 2009 5:59 PM

Just showin some love, hope ya cool. Keep up the good work, there's no rest for the BLESSED!
Add me on facebook if you wanna holla directly. h2thefire@hotmail.com
PLeeko

PLeeko



Nov 23 2009 5:40 PM

Thanks we dig your sounds too. Definately looking forward to sharing The Bitter End with you. But yes we are on twitter @ ppleeko. Stay in touch we'll see you soon!
Amanda

Amanda



Nov 20 2009 9:28 PM

Next time you're all in town, we're re-doing the challenge course in Sellwood.
STILL PHANTOMS {ON iTUNES!}

STILL PHANTOMS {ON iTUNES!}



Nov 19 2009 5:35 AM

hey whats up? what are you up to today? WE'RE ON ITUNES!

-STILL PHANTOMS
Choke EM!! Records (chokeemrecords.bigcartel.com)

Choke EM!! Records (chokeemrecords.bigcartel.com)



Nov 17 2009 10:00 PM

Hey im Tyler. Whats up? I run Choke EM!! Records. I think since your a friend of mine, Well atleast you added me we should be friends so HELLO!!
CHASING FATE - Across The World on iTunes!

CHASING FATE - Across The World on iTunes!



Nov 16 2009 1:53 AM

We just uploaded a new song.. Let us know what you think!
Choke EM!! Records (chokeemrecords.bigcartel.com)

Choke EM!! Records (chokeemrecords.bigcartel.com)



Nov 15 2009 12:19 AM

Yo JayRecks on cdbaby.com/cd/jaryreck Betray Your Owns on iTunes and Interpunk.com OhemGee is on iTunes so go check them out also. We signed An Aborted Memory, Martha Beck and Lions Like Wolves come check them out. We comment back!
The Obsessions

The Obsessions



Nov 12 2009 9:48 AM

Check out the new Obsessions tracks that have just gone up on the player called
Summertime & Row your Boat
Ave good today y'all
THE OBSESSIONS
Choke EM!! Records (chokeemrecords.bigcartel.com)

Choke EM!! Records (chokeemrecords.bigcartel.com)



Nov 12 2009 3:10 AM

HEY!!! WE HAVE NEVER HEARD FROM YOU!!!?! WHAT THE EFF YO! lol hey check it out weve been busy we signed Martha Beck New song Posted on our page. Betray Your Own is now on iTunes and We also have BYO shirts for sale for $10 on chokeemrecords.bigcartel.com Also come to our page and hear another new artist we signed called An Aborted Memory! They are sick. So please stop by and comment us back. Lets be friends!
BIG GUNS

BIG GUNS



Nov 11 2009 11:16 AM

HI FROM FRANCE AND THANKS FOR THE ADD ! SO WELCOME IN OUR FRENCH JUNGLE MY FRIENDS !!!
Shane Kennedy

Shane Kennedy



Nov 10 2009 12:10 AM

haha i feel so lucky to have seen that Tubes show ;D
Dee

Dee B



Nov 9 2009 4:27 AM

Hiya,I wanted to stop by and say thanks for the friendship,Your page looks really nice also,and if ya have some time,stop on by my page and drop a few lines... Whatcha do this weekend?the weather has been soo wonderful here,me and the gurls took advantage by going bikeing on the trails *smile" {Come say Hi}
KIDS AT THE BAR (twitter.com/kidsatthebar)

KIDS AT THE BAR (twitter.com/kidsatthebar)



Nov 4 2009 11:42 PM

hey, Thanks for aDDing Us!.......How are You Doing?
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J. Martin



Nov 4 2009 1:34 AM

Thanks for the add!
Richard Harris

Richard Harris
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Nov 4 2009 1:07 AM

Hi!

Just checking in on you my friend, and hoping that you are well!

Does it seem like November already?

ITS GREAT HAVING YOU AS A FRIEND!

Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!

Your friend,

Richard

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Clayton Sturgeon

Clayton Sturgeon



Nov 3 2009 10:20 PM

I hope you had Happy Halloween!! Just dropping by to say hey! hope all is well. -clayton
Tom Schecter

Tom Schecter



Nov 3 2009 9:18 PM

so i taught some guitar lessons this weekend and decided that it would be an interesting lesson plan to do "The Complete Bob Dylan in 60 Minutes" haha...

All I...really...wanna doooooooooo....is baby do jobs with you...
Lasers for Eyes

Lasers for Eyes



Nov 3 2009 2:39 AM

Hey! thx for the add & the support! Stay Rad!
<3 LFE
4ONESYNDICATE twitter.com/4onesyndicate

4ONESYNDICATE twitter.com/4onesyndicate



Nov 2 2009 8:06 PM

go on mypage and check out the new hit single from Beastmode n Taeko called Let out the beast

also Nov 5th Level 3 dont miss out this party is gonna be crackin
Craziness - Chief Of The Region

Craziness - Chief Of The Region



Nov 2 2009 12:59 AM

Whats going down?? Im sending this out to all my friends to let yall know I just put up a new mixtape that you can download for free!! Me and the Final Cut team whipped this up in just 2 weeks!! I know thats not hard to do but we all have other projects we are working on so its good to bring it all together!! Hope yall like it and feel free to tell me what you think!! Thanks for the luv if you giving it!! if not 2.
DJ SAPPO

DJ SAPPO



Oct 28 2009 1:25 PM

hey peeps!!......
THE DJSAPPO/ADVISORY
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OUT NOW!!(promos)
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CUBIST VS GENERATOR (CONNECTA /DNK)
A.-SAPPO CAN'T WAIT-GENERATOR REMIX
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GET IT HERE:
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Tom Schecter

Tom Schecter



Oct 27 2009 3:56 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9DcxK8NrDc&feature=channel

so I haven't figured out how to post the fucking thing to my page yet haha. but the "Disparition" video is up on youtube.
hope you like it. TS

ps...Friday at 9...National Underground...costumes are recommended...jobs are mandatory.
Love Beats War (Playing @ SOMA December 9th)

Love Beats War (Playing @ SOMA December 9th)



Oct 25 2009 2:17 AM

hey!!! we hope you got a chance to listen to our songs :)
Steve

Steve



Oct 25 2009 2:06 AM

Have a great upcoming Halloween!! Hope you get lots of candy!

Steve, Cody, Ace, Stan, and Eddy
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