The Paper Jets
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- Mar 28, 2010 5:37 PM Happy Third Birthday Folk-Pas!
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General Info
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Genre: Alternative / Powerpop / Rock
Location Princeton, Un
Profile Views: 51114
Last Login: 7/27/2012
Member Since 1/15/2007
Website thepaperjets.com
Record Label Unsigned
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
New Jersey isn't exactly known for subtlety. Between the juice-head gorillas of Jersey Shore and the arena-rattling hair-metal / country / whatever of one Mr. Jonathan Bon Jovi, one wouldn't be remiss in assuming that us New Jerseyans just can't shut up and enjoy the simple things in life. Well, when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me, and The Paper Jets, a new three-piece band based in Central NJ, are here to prove it, rock style! That's right, TPJ has only three members. One guitarist (Brian Erickson). One bassist (Scottie Maloney). One drummer (Frank Lettieri). Lyrics that actually mean something, written by the guy who actually sings them (that damn Brian Erickson again), and delivered without the aid of any auto-tune tomfoolery. It's a formula that's worked for years. And goshdarnit, it still works today! The guys have been compared to Ben Folds and Ted Leo + The Pharmacists, and why not? Their songs take the low-key, contemplative-yet-playful soul of the former and juice it up with the punky energy of the latter, resulting in music that will leave you feeling like both less and more of a man as you are reduced to tears of sadness / joy / laughter while simultaneously rocking out with or without your "you-know-what" out. (Do as you feel, friends. Who are we? Dictators?) So come! Join us for adventure! Join us for substance! Join us for kicks! And most importantly, join us for rock! -
Members
Brian E. (vocals/guitar), Frank Lettieri (drums/vocals), Scottie Maloney (bass) -
Influences
Big Star, The Beach Boys, The Replacements, The Posies, Ben Folds, The Velvet Underground, The Wrens, The Beatles, The Hold Steady, Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Paul Westerberg, Snuzz, The Semantics, Dust of Days -
Sounds Like
Big Star, Ben Folds, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Spoon
Press
- The Aquarian
"The bubbly power pop hooks and sharp-witted song styles found in these Garden State melody makers are a ray of sunshine to the usual agro-aggressive fare we get each weekend around these parts."
- The Trentonian
"Lyrics are earnest yet catchy and the harmonies are pitch-perfect! Face Forward earns a 91/100!"
- The Newark Rock Examiner
"This is the most delightful power pop you will find in any neighborhoods in 2010. 'Down' and 'Two and Two' jump out as songs among a number that could be lost classics. Luckily, The Paper Jets alive and functioning so you still have time to appreciate them."
- Dusty Books & Pictures
Discography

Cooking Up an Accident
First single from the upcoming full-length album We Are All Strange Friends, due Fall 2012. Now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3 and CDBaby.

Sorta Bored
Rarities album featuring "Take It All Back" and "Atlantic City." Physical CD comes packaged with Bored in Town DVD. Also available separately as a digital download. Now available on Bandcamp.

Bored in Town
DVD featuring 9-song concert film, 5-song acoustic performance shot in Frank's living room, acoustic performance/interview with Brian and Frank on the Backstage Story television show, and more. Now available on Bandcamp.

Face Forward
Debut mini-LP featuring "Two and Two." Now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3 and CDBaby.




Maria F. Hull
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Soup 2 years ago
Lena Song 2 years ago
artistsearch 3 years ago
Kelly Allen 3 years ago
billy
great show last night! let's do it again
3 years ago
Lena Song 3 years ago
How to with Drew
How to help your friend promote his band.
3 years ago
EletriKa ╬BrazilianM£ŦAL 3 years ago
Jessica Miller 3 years ago
10 of 157MoreHow are you? My New friend.Thanks a lot for adding
Hey Brian I have a friend who's dad wants you to sign up for west fest 2011. He wants you to get ahold of him at facebook or myspace, just type in Here's My Obituary and just send him (Scott or Cory) a message is you interested. Bye bye Brian <3's you!
just stoping by to show some love!


On June 14, 2010 we will be accepting submissions from artists interested in performing in front of 25 to 50 representatives from the 4 Major Recording Labels and several of the top Independent Record Labels.
This will occur over two consecutive weekends. One weekend in New York and one weekend in Los Angeles over two days that will feature 15 of the top bands selected to perform each night at one location. In doing it this way every band that performs WILL BE SEEN by ever representative attending. Unlike SXSW and other such music conferences where if you’re not at the one or two locations where all the label representatives hang out, you’ll ever be seen, and it was a complete waste of your time and money.
NO COST or FEES, other than the artist’s own travel expenses. Compete details and submission procedures shall be posted on our MySpace page June 14, 2010. WE SHALL NOT ACCEPT ANY SUBMISSIONS UNTIL THAT DATE.
And here is why we are committing a considerable amount of time and resources to this opportunity:
Sonicbids is an Artist and Promoters Worst Nightmare
Recently we began a trial usage of Sonicbids’ service for our artist and band searches.
As a result of that test it became clear that Sonicbids is all about earning money at the expense of artists looking to break through the wall that surrounds the music industry.
Based on our experiences from both the perspective of artists we are associated with seeking to benefit from opportunities offered though Sonicbids. As well as from the perspective of promoters searching for talent through Sonicbids service.
*** *** Use the link below here to read the remainder of our blog about Sonicbids and this opportunity:
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=69918761&blogId=532391071
*** FEMALE SINGER SEARCH - $20,000.00 Signing Bonus ***
See the blog on our MySpace Page For Complete Information.
Click Here: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction
Hey Scottie..you guys sound great>
hey guys & gal
Just Love The Way U sing!!

The new HOW TO WITH DREW is posted, featuring the stylish antics of The Paper Jet's frontman, Brian.
Thanks a lot for the add ! EletriKa sounds completely different from any Metal band you have ever heard. The Brazilian rhythms and the Portuguese language added to the songs makes its style unique, giving birth to a new kind of Metal. If you are really looking for something new about Metal, you should check EletriKa out!

Hugs from Brazil,
Claudio David
haha thankss <3