Paper. Scissors. Rock. It’s the classic call-it game used for determining momentous decisions between rivals. Today The Paper Scissors rock the music world with their June 2011 release, ‘In Loving Memory.’
Together since 2005, the band is comprised of Jai Pyne, Ivan Lisyak, and Xavier Naughton. Highly catchy melodies with a touch of quirkiness captures the playfulness of the Sydney based band that at times sounds like they’ve taken the 80’s New Wave baton from Talking Heads. At other times, soaring vocals combine with soothing harmonies in a style reminiscent of U2’s “The Sweetest Thing.” Mixed by UK producer Tom McFall (REM, Weezer, Snow Patrol), ‘In Loving Memory’ is an artistic collection of songs. On this their sophomore album, singer/songwriter Pyne says, “We’ve shed any insecurities and have pieced together an album that embodies us as a band.”
