Melbourne newcomers Paperweight are living proof that you can launch a brand new band in the midst of a global pandemic and have some decent success. Ever since they entered the Australian music scene with their debut single 'Waster', this young, bright-eyed four piece have delivered four pop punk anthems that's kinda put them ahead of many of their peers. They've learnt to master their own self-worth, stayed grounded during a six week lockdown, and now like many of us, they're just longing for the resurgence of live music to play their very first show.
While guitarist Luana TG doesn't actually sing in Paperweight (which kinda sets them apart even more!), we got her to reflect on Paperweight's first year as a band, what albums made her album of the year list as well as her own Aussie faves in the scene...
TOP 5 RELEASES OF 2020?
- Down For Tomorrow - Whatever Happens (EP)
- Stand Atlantic - Pink Elephant
- Four Year Strong - Brain Pain
- Neck Deep - All Distortions Are Intentional
- Bearings - Hello It's You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qat7T3B2Hcc
TOP 5 SONGS OF 2020?
(In no particular order)
Snark - 'Whatever, Nevermind'
Down For Tomorrow - 'Trouble Prone'
Terra - 'Frenemies'
PSTCRDS - 'Memories'
The Dead Love - 'My Friends'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXebGeVhKmM
BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF 2020?
Down For Tomorrow - 'Survive'!!! So funny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IZOQYzoD4A
LAST GIG YOU PLAYED BEFORE COVID?
PAPERWEIGHT IS YET TO PLAY A SHOW AS WE ONLY LAUNCHED IN MAY 🤣
https://www.instagram.com/p/CACEd8jpiuC/
HOW DID COVID AFFECT YOU/YOUR BAND?
We were fortunate enough to have a great team/support structure behind us, and thus were able to stick to our original release schedule and, against all the odds, PAPERWEIGHT actually had a great 2020.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDax4PwBnF2/
BIGGEST THING YOU LEARNED ABOUT YOURSELF IN 2020?
Value the here and the now, because life's not always gonna be fair.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dowAlHhZQfs
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2021?
Making up for 2020 ✌
Words by Luana TG. Insta: @luana_bananaa
