Sohodolls

Sohodolls

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". Their debut album Ribbed Music for the Numb Generation was released through A&G Records in September 2007.

Biography

Sohodolls were formed in London, England, in 2003 after guitarist Toni Sailor saw Maya Von Doll performing at the Rhythm Factory in her then band and agreed to play guitar with them - leading Maya and Toni to branch off and form their own group.

The band's first two singles caused enough of a stir to reach #7 and #12 in the UK indie charts. These were followed by "Stripper", which won acclaim from The Fly to Clash and NME. They began writing and recording their debut album in 2006 with producers Steve Lyon (The Clash, Depeche Mode) and Robert Harder (Babyshambles, The Sunshine Underground). 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 Hugh Hefner's Moscow Playboy party in August, The Big Issue's 15th-anniversary concert in September, and appearing alongside The Horrors at NME's Rock 'N' Roll Riot Tour.

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 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, and Victor, Victrola (aired November 7, 2007 on CW).

Sohodolls are known for their provocative stage shows and photo sessions, with Maya Von Doll often wearing outfits including stockings, suspenders, microskirts, stilettos and breast tape. Similar items have also been sported by her male band mates.

Tour

Sohodolls have played headline shows in Moscow, Los Angeles, Istanbul, Rome, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna, Brussels, Hamburg, Madrid, Piza, Cologne, Oslo, Munich and have toured widely in the UK, often playing towns off the beaten circuit. They have also toured with and supported Ladytron, Vive La Fete, She Wants Revenge, The Magic Numbers, Soulwax, Hanoi Rocks and The Charlatans.

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"

External links

• www.sohodolls.co.uk – official website
• Exclusive Interview @ R*E*P*E*A*T Online
• thesohodolls.all-up.com – French fans forum
• rawrip.com/sohodolls – Soho Dolls Rawrip page