Paper Observatory is a Canadian shoegaze and alternative rock band from Vancouver, Canada. Its founding members are vocalist and guitarist Chelsea Vail, guitarist Audrey Seraphim, bassist Katherin Konstanz and drummer Emma Mayfield. The band has released one studio album.
History#
Paper Observatory began in early 2019 as a hobby group between friends. Katherin and Chelsea had begun writing songs in 2018, but had been unsuccessful in recruiting members. Audrey agreed to join in mid-2018, and Emma in 2019, officially starting the group.
Paper Observatory released their debut full-length album, One Pigeon Theory, through a Kamloops-based independent music collective Factotum Cassettes and Oddities on October 13 2019.
Influences#
In an interview with the Vancouver Sun, Konstanz stated that the band’s biggest influences were Kinokoteikoku, Chestnut Bakery, and Tiny Yawn.
Band Members#
Chelsea Vail - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards (2019-present)
Audrey Seraphim - guitars, backing and occasional lead vocals (2019-present)
Katherin Konstanz - bass guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals (2019-present)
Emma Mayfield - drums, percussion (2019-present)