Backstory:
Tall Paper was born out of a college dorm room in Berkeley, California in 2011. Founding members, Liam Moore (vocals, guitar) and Noah James (drums), were roommates with a shared passion for retro rock and roll. One day while studying for their mid-terms, they stumbled upon an abandoned piano in the campus “free to take” area. They wheeled it into their dorm room and it became the missing puzzle piece for their dream band. They were later joined by Melissa Hughes on bass and Sam Thompson on keys, two fellow students they met at a local open mic night. The name ‘Tall Paper’ was a nod to their student days, referencing the tall stacks of paper they had to study from, and their aspiration to stand tall in the music industry.
The band started out playing gigs in local bars and college events, their energetic performances and unique sound quickly gaining them a loyal following. In 2013, Tall Paper was spotted by a talent scout at an underground music festival. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, the band tours internationally and has released three successful albums, their music a unique blend of rock, pop, and indie.
Genre: Indie-Rock, Pop
Title: “Dorm Room Blues”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Dorm room walls closing in, [C] studying ’til the break of dawn
[G] Tired eyes and crumpled paper, [C] a dream of a band being born
[D] In a world of textbooks and theories, [C] we found music in the night
[D] Dreams scribbled on tall paper, [C] under the dim room light
(Chorus)
[G] We’ve got the dorm room blues, [D] no more time to lose
[C] Heart beating with the rhythm, got [G] nothing else to choose
[D] Our dreams penned on tall paper, [C] echo through the halls
[G] With every strum and drum beat, [D] we’re tearing down the walls
(Verse 2)
[G] Found a piano on the corner, [C] wheeled it through the campus gate
[G] Struck a chord, felt the magic, [C] knew it was worth the wait
[D] Late-night jamming, under the stars, [C] crafting our unique sound
[D] Tall paper full of dreams, [C] look at us now, we’re homeward bound
(Chorus)
[G] We’ve got the dorm room blues, [D] no more time to lose
[C] Heart beating with the rhythm, got [G] nothing else to choose
[D] Our dreams penned on tall paper, [C] echo through the halls
[G] With every strum and drum beat, [D] we’re tearing down the walls
(Bridge)
[G] Tall paper and dreams, [D] life’s not what it seems,
[C] With music, we soar, [G] with every beat, we explore
(Chorus)
[G] We’ve got the dorm room blues, [D] no more time to lose
[C] Heart beating with the rhythm, got [G] nothing else to choose
[D] Our dreams penned on tall paper, [C] we’re breaking the norms
[G] From our humble beginnings, [D] in a Berkeley dorm
Fan Testimonial:
Our band’s favorite fan is Timmy Parker. Timmy, a computer science graduate, has been with us since the beginning, attending our college gigs, and actively promoting us on social media. He says, “Tall Paper embodies the spirit of our generation. Their music resonates with the struggles we go through and their energy is infectious. They are a testament to the fact that dreams can be achieved if you have the courage to pursue them.