Paranoika
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil | Established. Jan 01, 2010 | SELF
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Joel Jr. of Brazil performing with ParanoiKa on Show Livre Day in São Paulo... - Sabian
The South-Brazilian band ParanoiKa delivers music filled with fun and attitude
ParanoiKa, a band from Curitiba, southern Brazil, is always searching for innovative compositions that combines the best of Pop with Indie and Electro Rock. Formed in early 2008 by Karla Hill (vocals), Cesar Mattos (guitar and vocals), Joel Jr. (drums) and Carlos Kolb (bass), Paranoika stands out merging attitude, style and music: the order is to have fun! The name was chosen carefully to demonstrate this irreverence by adding a personal touch. The large letter "K" in the band's name is a reference to the name of the lead-singer.
“The desire to do an involving sound, modern and well-crafted is what brings us together", says Cesar Mattos, who besides playing guitar and backing vocals, produces the shows synchronizing videos with each music the band plays. "It is important not only to produce a pleasant sound, but also something that enhances the visual aspect of the show. Then, our message is reinforced not only through the music, but also by the images”, says Mattos.
After 3 years of activity, 2011 was crucial for the growh of ParanoiKa. The band released their first music video in April 2011. The chosen song was Unconditional, making clear the influence of the eighties Synthpop on the quartet’s music. The video is currently on Brazilian MTV’s site and on some Brazilian TV shows.
In parallel with the release of the music video, ParanoiKa started to record their first album, while investing a lot of time in social networking, in some regional music festivals and in competitions, getting satisfactory results. The band has made more than 80 shows in southern Brazil and in Sao Paulo, the musical center of the country.
And 2012 began with good expectations: The album release is planned for November, followed by a new music video. Keeping up to the good work done until now and with the band’s motto: Have fun!
- MIro Neto
The South-Brazilian band ParanoiKa delivers music filled with fun and attitude
ParanoiKa, a band from Curitiba, southern Brazil, is always searching for innovative compositions that combines the best of Pop with Indie and Electro Rock. Formed in early 2008 by Karla Hill (vocals), Cesar Mattos (guitar and vocals), Joel Jr. (drums) and Carlos Kolb (bass), Paranoika stands out merging attitude, style and music: the order is to have fun! The name was chosen carefully to demonstrate this irreverence by adding a personal touch. The large letter "K" in the band's name is a reference to the name of the lead-singer.
“The desire to do an involving sound, modern and well-crafted is what brings us together", says Cesar Mattos, who besides playing guitar and backing vocals, produces the shows synchronizing videos with each music the band plays. "It is important not only to produce a pleasant sound, but also something that enhances the visual aspect of the show. Then, our message is reinforced not only through the music, but also by the images”, says Mattos.
After 3 years of activity, 2011 was crucial for the growh of ParanoiKa. The band released their first music video in April 2011. The chosen song was Unconditional, making clear the influence of the eighties Synthpop on the quartet’s music. The video is currently on Brazilian MTV’s site and on some Brazilian TV shows.
In parallel with the release of the music video, ParanoiKa started to record their first album, while investing a lot of time in social networking, in some regional music festivals and in competitions, getting satisfactory results. The band has made more than 80 shows in southern Brazil and in Sao Paulo, the musical center of the country.
And 2012 began with good expectations: The album release is planned for November, followed by a new music video. Keeping up to the good work done until now and with the band’s motto: Have fun!
- Miro Neto
The South-Brazilian band ParanoiKa delivers music filled with fun and attitude
ParanoiKa, a band from Curitiba, southern Brazil, is always searching for innovative compositions that combines the best of Pop with Indie and Electro Rock. Formed in early 2008 by Karla Hill (vocals), Cesar Mattos (guitar and vocals), Joel Jr. (drums) and Carlos Kolb (bass), Paranoika stands out merging attitude, style and music: the order is to have fun! The name was chosen carefully to demonstrate this irreverence by adding a personal touch. The large letter "K" in the band's name is a reference to the name of the lead-singer.
“The desire to do an involving sound, modern and well-crafted is what brings us together", says Cesar Mattos, who besides playing guitar and backing vocals, produces the shows synchronizing videos with each music the band plays. "It is important not only to produce a pleasant sound, but also something that enhances the visual aspect of the show. Then, our message is reinforced not only through the music, but also by the images”, says Mattos.
After 3 years of activity, 2011 was crucial for the growh of ParanoiKa. The band released their first music video in April 2011. The chosen song was Unconditional, making clear the influence of the eighties Synthpop on the quartet’s music. The video is currently on Brazilian MTV’s site and on some Brazilian TV shows.
In parallel with the release of the music video, ParanoiKa started to record their first album, while investing a lot of time in social networking, in some regional music festivals and in competitions, getting satisfactory results. The band has made more than 80 shows in southern Brazil and in Sao Paulo, the musical center of the country.
And 2012 began with good expectations: The album release is planned for November, followed by a new music video. Keeping up to the good work done until now and with the band’s motto: Have fun!
- Miro Neto
Discography
2012 - ParanoiKa - ParanoiKa
2013 - Breakout Brasil - Various - Sony Music
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ParanoiKa knows how to treat such subjects as "madness, "unbalance" and "paranoia" in a funny way. Dancing is the number one rule in the vocabulary of the band from Curitiba, Brazil, that despite the short time of existence, has already conquered its spot. The name is saucy; the music is peppy and the show, cathartic.
The first album which carries the name of the quartet is just out of the oven. It is filled with the 80s synthpop and the 90s British indie-electrorock. The influences of bands with female vocals like Garbage, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Goldfrapp and Portishead ParanoiKa fulfill the identity of the band, bringing a sharp Karla Hill as the lead singer.
The posh girl's voice opens the album with "Another Chance", a modern electrorock which has a melancholic trip hop version as a bonus track. A flood of foreign comments on ParanoiKas Soundcloud proves the global identity of the quartet.
You cant hold your moves with "Out of Control", an euphoric track of heavy drums, burnt guitars and powerful vocals. Or "My Toy", an "acid electro punk rock," according to the definition of a British fan. The hit "Unconditional", which tells the story of a love affair, sticks in the head and makes you want to shake it all over the dance floor. This mix of fun and attitude is the recipe of ParanoiKa!
BIOGRAPHY
Electro and synthpop are part of the DNA of the rock band ParanoiKa. Formed in 2008 by Karla Hill, Cesar Mattos, Joel Jr. and Charles Kolb, the South-Brazilians released their first music video on April 2011. The chosen song was the ultra-danceable hit "Unconditional", making clear the influence of the 80's in the sound of the quartet. The music video is available on brazilian MTVs website and several national TV shows.
In 2011, ParanoiKa established itself as a big name in the music scenario of southern Brazil with the invitation to perform at one of the biggest music festivals over there, Lupaluna. The performance leaded to other concerts in Sao Paulo, the music capital of Brazil. Also, some of the songs of ParanoiKa were part of the soundtrack of Boomerangs hit "Temporada de Moda Capricho", a fashion reality TV show.
These are just a few good results that the band achieved even before releasing their debut album, entitled ParanoiKa. Now, it is just a matter of time before you find yourself singing the chorus of "Unconditional" or humming the acid twist from "My Toy".
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