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Tokyo Taboo share new video for ‘Papercut’!

Posted Tue, 23 Jan 2018


For fans of... Deap Vally, Paramore, The Black Belles

"... a frenetic, tongue-in-cheek ride

through a wall of solid pop-punk."


- Atwood Magazine


"refusing to bow down, the band are fighting against the patriarchy one fuzz pop belter at a time..." - Team Rock


London duo Tokyo Taboo return with news of an upcoming UK tour supporting J-Rockers Espirit D’air and a brand new single, Papercut, out 2nd February 2018 via TT Records.

The video for Papercut premiered on Atwood Magazine and you can watch it now via Tokyo Taboo's YouTube channel.


Papercut races with frenzied riffs alongside front woman Dolly Daggerz’ trademark powerful vocals, creating a seething slice of punk-pop, with shades of the likes of American duo Deap Vally.

Accompanying Papercut is a tongue-in-cheek video depicting a group of apathetic 20-somethings participating in an experiment run by evil scientists. Of the video, director Gabriel Ralls explains: “... (it’s) about how we view and treat Millennials in the Instagram Age; but similarly how we fuck ourselves over as we often know better. Like the scientists in the video, the warnings signs are all around us."

Having received support from Radio X, Team Rock, Clash and Punktastic - to name a few - it is with their live performances that Tokyo Taboo really shine. As Dolly spits and snarls each lyric over guitarist Mike’s raucous riffs, they deliver each of their sets with an electrifying energy and ferocious power, resulting in a completely engaging and utterly unforgettable experience.

Make sure you catch Tokyo Taboo live on their run of dates with Esprit D’air next month:

5th February 2018 - The Underworld, London
6th February 2018 - Buffalo Bar, Cardiff
7th February 2018 - Mama Roux’s, Birmingham
8th February 2018 - Aatma, Manchester
9th February 2018 - Jumpin’ Jacks, Newcastle
10th February 2018 - The Attic, Aberdeen
11th February 2018 - Audio, Glasgow

Papercut is out 2nd February 2018 via TT Records.

If you'd like to find out more about Tokyo Taboo or A Badge of Friendship's PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.

Tokyo Taboo release debut album ‘6th Street Psychosis’!

Posted Mon, 27 Mar 2017


For fans of... Paramore, Deap Vally, The Pretty Reckless

"Refusing to bow down, the band are fighting against the patriarchy one fuzz pop belter at a time..." - Clash


"A visceral collection of unapologetic pop-punk..." - Team Rock



London duo Tokyo Taboo’s debut album 6th Street Psychosis is out now via TT Records and available to buy and stream via iTunes and Spotify. The album features ten tenacious, in-your-face tracks that combine the band’s rock and pop punk influences.

The duo comprise of singer Dolly Daggerz and guitarist Mike, who are joined by a band for their live shows. Dolly takes inspiration from iconic performers from Heart to David Bowie and Karen O and Mike simply loves a good riff. Tokyo Taboo is a perfect amalgamation of Dolly and Mike’s influences; inspired by Manga, Japanese culture, drag and 80s fashion, they are true performers, with an image that equals the intense vibrancy of what you hear on record.

The video for Tokyo Taboo's recent single Pussy Power is available now on YouTube.



Featuring hectic, heart-pounding hooks and soaring rock-inspired vocals, Tokyo Taboo cover a range of subjects on the album, which was recorded in Downtown LA. From Dolly’s quarter life crisis to politics and vulnerability, they aren’t afraid of smashing the expectations of ‘the industry’ whilst wearing their hearts on their sleeves - cuts, bruises, tears and all.

On the album, ’Bubbilicious’ is a racing, high-octane opener, whilst ‘Emotional Suicide’ is filled with an uptempo, feisty power and ‘N.A.R.C.I.S.M’ oozes brutal honesty, raw riffs and dark undertones. Meanwhile, single Make It Out Alive was inspired by the vote to bomb Syria and the feeling of frustration, hopelessness and anger Dolly felt, which seethe through the music as she spits and snarls each lyric over Mike’s raucous riffs.

Make It Out Alive gained support from the likes of Radio X and BBC Radio 1 and with 6th Street Psychosis out soon, Tokyo Taboo hope to bring their own brand of modern pop punk kicking and screaming into the public consciousness.

6th Street Psychosis is out now via TT Records and available to buy and stream via iTunes and Spotify.

If you'd like more information about Tokyo Taboo or our PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.

Tokyo Taboo release new video for ‘Pussy Power’!

Posted Thu, 09 Mar 2017


For fans of... Paramore, Deap Vally, The Pretty Reckless

"Refusing to bow down, the band are fighting against the patriarchy one fuzz pop belter at a time..." - Clash


Following the release of the incredible and hard-hitting Pussy Power, London duo Tokyo Taboo
have now shared a powerful new video for the single to celebrate International Women's Day. The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album 6th Street Psychosis, released 24th March 2017 via TT Records.

The video premiered on Punktastic and you can watch it now via the band's YouTube Channel .


You can also listen to Pussy Power via the band's Soundcloud page now.


“I wrote this ages ago when listening to 'Just A Girl' by No Doubt. Pussy Power actually starts with the line 'Just a girl / Just
a slut..' The idea of being 'just' something that no one takes seriously is very much how I feel as a female.” Filled with the duo’s trademark high octane power, riotous riffs and the impassioned ferocity of front woman Dolly’s vocals, Pussy Power is just what we need right now. Voicing the fist-clenching rage so many of us currently feel, it’s more than just a fantastic tune, it’s an essential, motivating call to arms.

The politically charged Pussy Power explodes with a raucous aggression and racing ferocity, blasting out its message with impassioned aggression. Voicing Dolly’s frustration about the fact that women are often seen as less important than men, the track races with a spectacular tenacious urgency and fist-clenching power.

The duo comprise of singer Dolly Daggerz and guitarist Mike, who are joined by a band for their live shows. Dolly takes inspiration from iconic performers from Heart to David Bowie and Karen O and Mike simply loves a good riff. Tokyo Taboo is a perfect amalgamation of Dolly and Mike’s influences; inspired by Manga, Japanese culture, drag and 80s fashion, they are true performers, with an image that equals the intense vibrancy of their sound.

Pussy Power is taken from Tokyo Taboo's forthcoming album 6th Street Psychosis, out on 24th March 2017 via TT Records, and is available to buy from
iTunes now.

If you'd like more information about Tokyo Taboo or our PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.

Tokyo Taboo release new single ‘Pussy Power’!

Posted Fri, 17 Feb 2017


For fans of... Paramore, Deap Vally, The Pretty Reckless

"Refusing to bow down, the band are fighting against the patriarchy one fuzz pop belter at a time..." - Clash


Delivering an incredible, hard-hitting and necessary message to the new POTUS, London duo Tokyo Taboo
have released their powerful new track Pussy Power. The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album 6th Street Psychosis, released 24th March 2017 via TT Records.

Clash have premiered the track, and it’s also available to watch now via Tokyo Taboo’s Soundcloud Page.



“I wrote this ages ago when listening to 'Just A Girl' by No Doubt. Pussy Power actually starts with the line 'Just a girl / Just a slut..' The idea of being 'just' something that no one takes seriously is very much how I feel as a female.” Filled with the duo’s trademark high octane power, riotous riffs and the impassioned ferocity of front woman Dolly’s vocals, Pussy Power is just what we need right now. Voicing the fist-clenching rage so many of us currently feel, it’s more than just a fantastic tune, it’s an essential, motivating call to arms.

The politically charged Pussy Power explodes with a raucous aggression and racing ferocity, blasting out its message with impassioned aggression. Voicing Dolly’s frustration about the fact that women are often seen as less important than men, the track races with a spectacular tenacious urgency and fist-clenching power.

The duo comprise of singer Dolly Daggerz and guitarist Mike, who are joined by a band for their live shows. Dolly takes inspiration from iconic performers from Heart to David Bowie and Karen O and Mike simply loves a good riff. Tokyo Taboo is a perfect amalgamation of Dolly and Mike’s influences; inspired by Manga, Japanese culture, drag and 80s fashion, they are true performers, with an image that equals the intense vibrancy of their sound.

Pussy Power is taken from Tokyo Taboo's forthcoming album 6th Street Psychosis, out on 24th March 2017 via TT Records.

If you'd like more information about Tokyo Taboo or our PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.

Tokyo Taboo release video ‘Self Sabotage’!

Posted Thu, 01 Dec 2016


For fans of... Paramore, Deap Vally, The Pretty Reckless

London duo Tokyo Taboo's latest video for 'Self Sabotage' has just been released. The track is taken from their forthcoming debut album 6th Street Pyschosis, out March 24th 2017 via TT Records.
RMP Magazine premiered the video but it’s also available to watch now via Tokyo Taboo’s YouTube channel.


6th Street Psychosis, the new album from Tokyo Taboo, features ten tenacious, in-your-face tracks that combine the band’s rock and pop punk influences.

The band's previously released track 'N.A.R.C.I.S.M' is also available to stream via the Tokyo Taboo Soundcloud page.


The duo comprise of singer Dolly Daggerz and guitarist Mike, who are joined by a band for their live shows. Dolly takes inspiration from iconic performers from Heart to David Bowie and Karen O and Mike simply loves a good riff. Tokyo Taboo is a perfect amalgamation of Dolly and Mike’s influences; inspired by Manga, Japanese culture, drag and 80s fashion, they are true performers, with an image that equals the intense vibrancy of what you hear on record.

Featuring hectic, heart-pounding hooks and soaring rock-inspired vocals, Tokyo Taboo cover a range of subjects on the album, which was recorded in Downtown LA. From Dolly’s quarter life crisis to politics and vulnerability, they aren’t afraid of smashing the expectations of ‘the industry’ whilst wearing their hearts on their sleeves - cuts, bruises, tears and all.

On the album, ’Bubbilicious’ is a racing, high-octane opener, whilst ‘Emotional Suicide’ is filled with an uptempo, feisty power and ‘N.A.R.C.I.S.M’ oozes brutal honesty, raw riffs and dark undertones. Meanwhile, single Make It Out Alive was inspired by the vote to bomb Syria and the feeling of frustration, hopelessness and anger Dolly felt, which seethe through the music as she spits and snarls each lyric over Mike’s raucous riffs.

Make It Out Alive gained support from the likes of Radio X and BBC Radio 1 and with 6th Street Psychosis out soon, Tokyo Taboo hope to bring their own brand of modern pop punk kicking and screaming into the public consciousness. You can catch the duo live at The Black Heart in Camden on 14th December 2016.

6th Street Psychosis is out 24th March 2017 via TT Records.

If you'd like more information about Tokyo Taboo or our PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.

Tokyo Taboo release video for ‘N.A.R.C.I.S.M’!

Posted Mon, 24 Oct 2016


For fans of... Paramore, Deap Vally, The Pretty Reckless


London duo Tokyo Taboo have released the video for their riotous new single 'N.A.R.C.I.S.M', taken from their forthcoming debut album 6th Street Psychosis, out 25th November 2016 via TT Records.

The video premiered on A Music Blog Yea? and is now available to stream on the Tokyo Taboo YouTube channel.



The audio for 'N.A.R.C.I.S.M' premiered on Louder Than War, and is available to listen to via their Soundcloud page now.



6th Street Psychosis, the new album from Tokyo Taboo, features ten tenacious, in-your-face tracks that combine the band’s rock and pop punk influences.

The duo comprise of singer Dolly Daggerz and guitarist Mike, who are joined by a band for their live shows. Dolly takes inspiration from iconic performers from Heart to David Bowie and Karen O and Mike simply loves a good riff. Tokyo Taboo is a perfect amalgamation of Dolly and Mike’s influences; inspired by Manga, Japanese culture, drag and 80s fashion, they are true performers, with an image that equals the intense vibrancy of what you hear on record.

The video for the band's previous single Make It Out Alive is available to watch now via Tokyo Taboo's YouTube channel.



Featuring hectic, heart-pounding hooks and soaring rock-inspired vocals, Tokyo Taboo cover a range of subjects on the album, which was recorded in Downtown LA. From Dolly’s quarter life crisis to politics and vulnerability, they aren’t afraid of smashing the expectations of ‘the industry’ whilst wearing their hearts on their sleeves - cuts, bruises, tears and all.

On the album, ’Bubbilicious’ is a racing, high-octane opener, whilst ‘Emotional Suicide’ is filled with an uptempo, feisty power and ‘N.A.R.C.I.S.M’ oozes brutal honesty, raw riffs and dark undertones. Meanwhile, single Make It Out Alive was inspired by the vote to bomb Syria and the feeling of frustration, hopelessness and anger Dolly felt, which seethe through the music as she spits and snarls each lyric over Mike’s raucous riffs.

Make It Out Alive gained support from the likes of Radio X and BBC Radio 1 and with 6th Street Psychosis out soon, Tokyo Taboo hope to bring their own brand of modern pop punk kicking and screaming into the public consciousness. You can catch the duo live at the following dates:


25th Nov - Album Launch Show - The Borderline - London

4th Dec - The Black Heart - Camden


6th Street Psychosis is out November 25th 2016 via TT Records.

If you'd like more information about Tokyo Taboo or our PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.

Tokyo Taboo release new single ‘N.A.R.C.I.S.M’!

Posted Wed, 21 Sep 2016


For fans of... Paramore, Deap Vally, The Pretty Reckless

London duo Tokyo Taboo have released their riotous new single 'N.A.R.C.I.S.M', taken from their forthcoming debut album 6th Street Psychosis, out 25th November 2016 via TT Records.

'N.A.R.C.I.S.M' premiered on Louder Than War, and is available to listen to via the band's Soundcloud page now.


6th Street Psychosis, the new album from Tokyo Taboo, features ten tenacious, in-your-face tracks that combine the band’s rock and pop punk influences.

The duo comprise of singer Dolly Daggerz and guitarist Mike, who are joined by a band for their live shows. Dolly takes inspiration from iconic performers from Heart to David Bowie and Karen O and Mike simply loves a good riff. Tokyo Taboo is a perfect amalgamation of Dolly and Mike’s influences; inspired by Manga, Japanese culture, drag and 80s fashion, they are true performers, with an image that equals the intense vibrancy of what you hear on record.

The video for the band's previous single Make It Out Alive is available to watch now via Tokyo Taboo's YouTube channel.


Featuring hectic, heart-pounding hooks and soaring rock-inspired vocals, Tokyo Taboo cover a range of subjects on the album, which was recorded in Downtown LA. From Dolly’s quarter life crisis to politics and vulnerability, they aren’t afraid of smashing the expectations of ‘the industry’ whilst wearing their hearts on their sleeves - cuts, bruises, tears and all.

On the album, ’Bubbilicious’ is a racing, high-octane opener, whilst ‘Emotional Suicide’ is filled with an uptempo, feisty power and ‘N.A.R.C.I.S.M’ oozes brutal honesty, raw riffs and dark undertones. Meanwhile, single Make It Out Alive was inspired by the vote to bomb Syria and the feeling of frustration, hopelessness and anger Dolly felt, which seethe through the music as she spits and snarls each lyric over Mike’s raucous riffs.

Make It Out Alive gained support from the likes of Radio X and BBC Radio 1 and with 6th Street Psychosis out soon, Tokyo Taboo hope to bring their own brand of modern pop punk kicking and screaming into the public consciousness. You can catch the duo live at the following dates:

23rd Sept - Single Launch Show - The Finsbury - London

30th Sept - youbloomLA - Los Angeles

6th Oct - Molly Malone’s - Los Angeles

25th Nov - Album Launch Show - The Borderline - London


6th Street Psychosis is out November 25th 2016 via TT Records.

If you'd like more information about Tokyo Taboo or our PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.

Introducing… Tokyo Taboo!

Posted Tue, 13 Sep 2016


For fans of... Paramore, Deap Vally, The Pretty Reckless

London duo Tokyo Taboo’s debut album 6th Street Psychosis is out 25th November 2016 via TT Records. The album features ten tenacious, in-your-face tracks that combine the band’s rock and pop punk influences.

The duo comprise of singer Dolly Daggerz and guitarist Mike, who are joined by a band for their live shows. Dolly takes inspiration from iconic performers from Heart to David Bowie and Karen O and Mike simply loves a good riff. Tokyo Taboo is a perfect amalgamation of Dolly and Mike’s influences; inspired by Manga, Japanese culture, drag and 80s fashion, they are true performers, with an image that equals the intense vibrancy of what you hear on record.

The video for the band's previous single Make It Out Alive is available to watch now via Tokyo Taboo's YouTube channel.



You can also stream the single via the band's Soundcloud page.


Featuring hectic, heart-pounding hooks and soaring rock-inspired vocals, Tokyo Taboo cover a range of subjects on the album, which was recorded in Downtown LA. From Dolly’s quarter life crisis to politics and vulnerability, they aren’t afraid of smashing the expectations of ‘the industry’ whilst wearing their hearts on their sleeves - cuts, bruises, tears and all.

On the album, ’Bubbilicious’ is a racing, high-octane opener, whilst ‘Emotional Suicide’ is filled with an uptempo, feisty power and ‘N.A.R.C.I.S.M’ oozes brutal honesty, raw riffs and dark undertones. Meanwhile, single Make It Out Alive was inspired by the vote to bomb Syria and the feeling of frustration, hopelessness and anger Dolly felt, which seethe through the music as she spits and snarls each lyric over Mike’s raucous riffs.

Make It Out Alive gained support from the likes of Radio X and BBC Radio 1 and with 6th Street Psychosis out soon, Tokyo Taboo hope to bring their own brand of modern pop punk kicking and screaming into the public consciousness. You can catch the duo live at the following dates:

23rd Sept - Single Launch Show - The Finsbury - London

30th Sept - youbloomLA - Los Angeles

6th Oct - Molly Malone’s - Los Angeles

25th Nov - Album Launch Show - The Borderline - London

6th Street Psychosis is out November 25th 2016 via TT Records.

If you'd like more information about Tokyo Taboo or our PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.