Doll Skin

Doll Skin is an American rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The band is made up of Meghan Herring (drums/backing vocals) and Sydney Dolezal (lead vocals/rhythm guitar). Former members of the band are Nicole Rich (bass/backing vocals) and Alex Snowden (lead guitar/backing vocals).The original band members met at School of Rock Scottsdale. Their sound is a blend of punk, metal, alternative, and pop. Doll Skin has been compared to bands ranging from The Donnas, to The Go-Go's, and to The Runaways.[1] They have received press coverage in Alternative Press,[2] Phoenix New Times[3] Billboard,[4] Rock Sound,[5] Kerrang[6] and Bravewords[7]

Doll Skin
OriginPhoenix, Arizona, United States
Genres
Years active2013–present
LabelsHopeless Records, EMP Label Group, Cargo Records (UK), Megaforce Records
Websitedollskinband.com
Members
  • Sydney Dolezal
  • Meghan Herring
Past members
  • Alex Snowden
  • Nicole Rich

History

2013-2014: Formation

In 2013, the members began their collaborative work. The initial goal of the project was to compete in a local battle of the bands called Rock Revolution, at Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, AZ. In attendance that night was David Ellefson, bassist of the band Megadeth, and a judge. Doll Skin won first place that year with a nearly perfect score, with their time on stage leaving Ellefson convinced of their potential. He approached them a year later after following their local activity with an offer to manage and produce their music.[3][8]

In November 2014, Doll Skin competed in and were a finalist in the Alice Cooper's "Proof Is In The Pudding" music competition.[9] A cover of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" recorded by the band appears on the compilation album "Alice Cooper's Taste of Christmas Pudding 2015" the following year. [10]

In December 2014, they were featured in the Phoenix New Times as one of the 10 Best Bands and Musicians in Phoenix Under the Age of 21.[11] In March 2015, they were again featured in the Phoenix New Times as one of the top 15 bands to watch for in 2015.[12] In April 2015, they were the cover story of the North Valley Magazine as "Teen Sensations" rock band.[13]

2015-2018: EMP Label Group

In October 2015, Doll Skin released their debut EP, In Your Face via EMP Label Group and distributed by Megaforce Records (a division of Sony Music Entertainment/RED Distribution) in North America. The record was produced by David Ellefson, EMP Label Group.[14] In Your Face was mixed by the American record producer, sound engineer, former owner of Crush Recording Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona and founder of Area 52 Entertainment in Los Angeles, California, Ryan Greene.[15] In November 2015, Doll Skin was again referenced by the Phoenix New Times as the #1 band under the age of 21 in Phoenix, Arizona by stating that "It would be wholly impossible to discuss underage bands in Phoenix who are rocking it out without bringing Doll Skin up first.".[16] In December 2015, In Your Face was released in Europe, Asia and Australia by Cargo Records.[17][18] The EP, and first single, "Family of Strangers", has received airplay on many prominent stations in the US, Europe and Asia, including the influential LA Rock station KROQ,[19] and their debut song "Family of Strangers" landed on the CMJ Loud Rock Chart at #34.[15] In January 2016, Doll Skin was included in a list of the "10 Best Female Fronted Bands In Phoenix" by the Phoenix New Times.[20]

In November 2016, Doll Skin was awarded the 'Best Break Through Band' by Heavy Metal Television. The award was presented by Ed Masley, the music and entertainment reporter for The Arizona Republic.[21][22]

In December 2016, Alternative Press Magazine featured Doll Skin in the article "7 of the best rising bands under 21" stating: "Don’t let the rainbow hair fool you: Doll Skin are one rough and tough act to follow. Expressing themselves as “glitter-fueled, teenage, punk-rock superheroes,” these Southwest rockers are definitely more than just a pretty face, having toured extensively around the West Coast with bands as diverse as Dead Kennedys and Escape The Fate."[2]

On January 1st, 2017, Stone Chrome Radio & TV announced that Doll Skin won the 2016 Listener's Choice Award for "Favorite Female Fronted Band".[23]

On June 16, 2017, Doll Skin released their full-length debut album Manic Pixie Dream Girl. It debuted on the Billboard Heat-seeker chart at #6 and moved up one spot to #5 in week two.[24]

2019-present: Hopeless Records debut and Love is Dead And We Killed Her

In April, 2019, Taco Bell announced that Doll Skin was added as a member of the Spring 2019 Feed The Beat roster. Since 2006, Taco Bell and its Feed The Beat program has helped support more than 1,600 touring artists/bands. Taco Bell provides them with free food while on tour and exposure for those artists by giving them a stage at events around the country, featuring their music in national television commercials, and providing amplification through Taco Bell's social presence.[25]

In April 2019, Doll Skin announced that they signed with Hopeless Records, along with the release of their third studio album Love Is Dead And We Killed Her on June 28, 2019. The band also dropped a The Craft-inspired video for the first single "Mark My Words" on April 23 earlier the same year.[5] On September 24, Doll Skin were revealed to one of the bands to appear on Hopeless Records' Songs That Saved My Life Vol. 2, a charity compilation album released by the label to raise funds for mental health and suicide prevention organizations.[26] The band appears on the album with a cover of the Florence + The Machine song "Shake It Out", dedicating the track to long-time supporter and personal friend of the band Robb Veloz, who had passed away earlier the same year.

In December 2019, Billboard ranked "Mark My Words" at #14 on their list of 'The 25 Best Rock & Alternative Songs of 2019'. [27] Additionally, Cryptic Rock Magazine selected Love Is Dead And We Killed Her as one of the Top 5 Punk Rock Albums of 2019. [28]

In December 2020 Nicole Rich and Alex Snowden announced their departure from the band.

Band members

Current members

  • Sydney Dolezal - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2013–present)
  • Meghan Herring - drums, backing vocals (2013–present)

Former members

  • Alex Snowden - lead guitar, backing vocals (2013–2020)
  • Nicole Rich - bass, backing vocals (2013–2020)

Awards

Heavy Metal Television Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016Doll SkinBreakout Band Of The YearWon

Stone Chrome Radio Listener's Choice Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016Doll SkinFavorite Female Fronted Band Of The YearWon
2017Doll SkinFemale Artist Of The YearWon
2017Doll Skin / "Daughter"Song Of The YearWon

Billboard Magazine

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019Doll Skin / "Mark My Words"Best Rock & Alternative Songs of the Year (#14)Won

Cryptic Rock

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019Doll Skin / "Love is Dead and We Killed Her"Best Punk Albums of 2019Won

Discography

In Your Face (2015)

All tracks are written by Meghan Herring, Sydney Dolezal, Nicole Rich, Alex Snowden; except "Weatherman" (Dead Sara).

No.TitleLength
1."Family of Strangers"2:26
2."Wring Me Out"3:25
3."Let's Be Honest"2:56
4."Blind"5:47
5."So Much Nothing"3:08
6."Weatherman (live)"4:27
Total length:22:09

In Your Face (Again) (2016)

All tracks are written by Meghan Herring, Sydney Dolezal, Nicole Rich, Alex Snowden; except "Woman" (Heskett/James/Ross/Stockdale). "Weatherman" (live) and "Woman" are omitted from the vinyl release.

No.TitleLength
1."Family of Strangers"2:26
2."Wring Me Out"3:25
3."Let's Be Honest"2:56
4."Blind"5:47
5."So Much Nothing"3:08
6."Weatherman (live)"4:27
7."Furious Fixation"5:07
8."Woman"2:21
9."Family of Strangers (Punk'd Mix)"2:17
Total length:31:54

Manic Pixie Dream Girl (2017)

All tracks are written by Meghan Herring, Sydney Dolezal, Nicole Rich, Alex Snowden; except "Uninvited" (Alanis Morissette).

No.TitleLength
1."Shut Up (You Miss Me)"2:45
2."Daughter"2:56
3."Road Killa"2:58
4."Boy Band"3:23
5."Rubi"3:52
6."Sunflower"2:46
7."Sweet Pea"4:18
8."Baby's Breath"3:42
9."Persephone"3:29
10."Puncha Nazi"1:53
11."Uninvited"4:14
Total length:36:27

Charted songs/albums
Song Title Year Chart Name Peak chart positions Album Title
"Daughter" 2017 US Billboard Mainstream Rock Indicator 32 Manic Pixie Dream Girl
n/a 2019 US Billboard Heatseekers Albums 10 Love Is Dead And We Killed Her [29]
n/a 2019 US Billboard Independent Albums 35 Love Is Dead And We Killed Her [30]
n/a 2019 US Billboard Rock Album Sales 39 Love Is Dead And We Killed Her [31]
n/a 2019 US Billboard Alternative Album Sales 19 Love Is Dead And We Killed Her [32]
n/a 2020 BandsInTown + Billboard U.S. Rising Artists Index 30 n/a [33]
n/a 2020 BandsInTown + Billboard U.S. Global Artists Index 32 n/a [34]

Tours

Endorsements

Doll Skin has been endorsed by Music Man,[50] Sinister Guitar Picks,[51] Schecter Guitar Research,[52] ISP Technologies,[53] Beier Drums,[54] D'Addario, Blackstar Amplification, Hartke Systems,[55] Korg, Lag Guitars, SJC Drums,[56] Samson, and Sonal Percussions.

See also

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