Paris Paloma Explained

Birth Date:17 November 1999[1] [2]
Years Active:2019–present
Label:Nettwerk

Paris Paloma (born 17 November 1999) is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. She gained prominence through the single "Labour" (2023). Her debut album Cacophony was released in 2024.

Early life

Paloma grew up in Ashbourne, Derbyshire,[3] and attended a girls-only boarding school. She studied Fine Art and History of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2022.[4]

Career

Paloma met her first producer Harry Charlton in March 2020, with whom she made her debut single "Narcissus" and then "Ocean Baby", "Cradle" and "Underneath". During the COVID-19 lockdown, Paloma joined the Hybrid Tribe programme and was discovered by David Fernandez of High Plateau Productions.[3] She released her debut EP cemeteries and socials in 2021.[5] She continued putting out singles, including "The Fruits" and "It's Called: Freefall".[6] Her cover of "Tell It to My Heart" was promoted by Hozier on social media. Paloma subsequently signed with Nettwerk in 2022, through which she released her first singles under the label "Forsaken" in December 2022[7] and "Notre Dame" in February 2023.[8]

In March 2023, Paloma broke out with the single "Labour", described as a feminist anthem about the unpaid domestic labour women have been made to do throughout history.[9] The song received 1 million streams on Spotify within 24 hours of release, and 1 million views on YouTube.[10] A viral TikTok trend started in which various women around the world related the song to their own experiences with sexism.[11] "Labour" became Paloma's first charting single in the UK[12] and on Billboard in the US.[13]

"Labour" was followed by further singles "Yeti" featuring Old Sea Brigade in July,[14] "As Good a Reason" in September,[15] and "Drywall" in October.[16] She performed at the 2023 Bonnaroo,[17] Summerfest,[18] TRNSMT,[19] All Points East,[20] and Live at Leeds.[21]

At the start of 2024, Paloma released the single "My Mind (Now)".[22] In February 2024, Paloma supported Maisie Peters on the Europe leg of Peters' The Good Witch Tour.[23] [24] This was followed by a five-date UK headline tour in May[25] and then U.S. dates.[26] Paloma made her debut at the 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival on the BBC Introducing stage.[27] She was named a Future Artist by BBC Radio 1.[28] Paloma also appeared at the Best Kept Secret,[29] BST Hyde Park where she supported Stevie Nicks,[30] Splendour in the Grass,[31] and Reading and Leeds.[32]

At the end of August 2024 via Nettwerk, Paloma released her debut album Cacophony.[33] Ahead of its release, she shared the track "The Warmth".[34] In September, she embarked on a headline tour in Europe,[35] supported by Sarah Julia.[36] For (2024) soundtrack, Paloma performed an original song titled "The Rider", composed by David Long.[37] Paloma will take her tour to North America with 15 dates in 2025.[38]

Artistry

During her childhood, Paloma's mother would play soul and jazz in the household. As she grew up, she developed an admiration for lyricists who tell stories and use wordplay in both simple and complex ways, such as Ed Sheeran. Sheeran's debut album + (2011) inspired Paloma to learn guitar.[39] This translated into a further love for the storytelling of Florence + the Machine and Hozier, who "massively" influenced her.[40] She cited Grimes for her "worldbuilding" and AURORA as further influences, and also mentioned enjoying The Mountain Goats[41] and Harry Nilsson.

Paloma often looks towards literature and mythology in her songwriting, as well as fine art. Her debut single "Narcissus" was directly inspired by artwork of the titular Greek myth, and her second single "Ocean Baby" evoked the characteristics of Pre-Raphaelite paintings.[42] Her 2021 single "the last beautiful thing i saw is the thing that blinded me" alludes to Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca,[4] while Madeline Miller's Circe (2017) shaped parts of her 2023 single "Labour".[43] [44] Her debut album Cacophony drew from Stephen Fry's Mythos (2017); she also read Mona Chollet's In Defense of Witches (2022).[39]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Miscellaneous

Music videos

YearTitleDirector
2020"Ocean Baby"Harry Butler
2021"Underneath"
"Mulled Wine"Soli Chaban
2022"the fruits"Adam Othman
2023"labour"
"yeti" feat Old Sea BrigadePolocho
"as good a reason"Harris Alvi
"drywall"Matthew Grass
2024"my mind (now)"
"boys, bugs and men"
"the warmth"Yoni Ben-Haim and Beau Pritchard-James
"last woman on earth"Ling Yu

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Everything You Wanted to Know About 'the fruits' Singer-Songwriter Paris Paloma. Sweety High. Amanda. McArthur. 31 January 2024. 24 October 2024.
  2. Web site: Paris Paloma Mines Themes Of Growth, Vulnerability & Truthfulness On Her Debut Album 'Cacophony'. Scenestr. Keali. Russell. 5 September 2024. 24 October 2024.
  3. Web site: Chartbreaker: Paris Paloma's Breakout Relationship Lament 'Labour' Is Resonating With Women and Men Alike. Billboard. Andrew. Unterberger. 2 May 2023. 30 May 2023.
  4. Web site: One to watch: Paris Paloma. The Guardian. Lisa. Wright. 3 August 2024. 24 October 2024.
  5. Web site: "Cacophony:" A songwriter's narrative of womanhood. Rock Media Online. River. Brown. 30 September 2024. 24 October 2024.
  6. Web site: Paris Paloma is a poet of our time. U Music. Simon. Müller. 25 July 2024. 24 October 2024.
  7. Web site: Surrey-based singer-songwriter Paris Paloma shares single 'forsaken'. Nettwerk. Jason. Currell. 2 December 2022. 24 October 2024.
  8. Web site: UK Artist Paris Paloma Shares New Single 'Notre Dame'. Broadway World. Michael. Major. 21 February 2023. 24 October 2024.
  9. Web site: Terasaki . Kimberly . 2023-03-27 . Breaking Down Paris Paloma's Fiery Feminist Anthem, "Labour" . 2023-05-30 . . en . 30 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530200124/https://www.themarysue.com/paris-paloma-labour-lyrics-meaning-and-symbolism-explained/ . live .
  10. Web site: Michelle . Helana . 2023-04-07 . Paris Paloma Shares Mic Drop Moment in New Feminist Anthem, "labour" . 2023-05-30 . Glasse Factory . en-US . 30 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530200125/https://glassefactory.com/parispaloma-labour/ . live .
  11. Web site: Graye . Megan . 2023-03-14 . Paris Paloma's new song 'Labour' has women sharing their experiences of misogyny . 2023-05-30 . . en . 30 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530200123/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/paris-paloma-new-song-labour-tiktok-viral-b2300326.html . live .
  12. Web site: Official Singles Chart Top 100: 31 March 2023 – 06 April 2023 . 2023-05-30 . . en . 8 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230408040655/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20230331/7501/ . live .
  13. 10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Paris Paloma, Lah Pat, Kanii & More. Billboard. Xander. Zellner. 6 April 2023. 24 January 2024.
  14. Web site: Paris Paloma Enlists Old Sea Brigade For the Haunting "yeti". Ones to Watch. Jazmin Kylene. 5 July 2023. 24 October 2024.
  15. Web site: Paris Paloma shares new single & video 'as good a reason'. TotalNtertainment. Jo. Forrest. 1 September 2023. 24 October 2024.
  16. Web site: Paris Paloma's Drywall: Resilience Amidst Haunting Melodies And Dark Themes. Neon Music. Marcus. Adetola. 17 October 2023. 24 October 2024.
  17. Web site: Interview – Paris Paloma at Bonnaroo 2023. B-Sides. 26 June 2023. 24 October 2024.
  18. Web site: Summerfest 2023: The Melting Pot of Music Starts Sizzling. Grateful Web. 26 June 2023. 24 October 2024.
  19. Web site: Gig review: TRNSMT 2023 (part 3) - Glasgow Green. is this music?. Betty. Mayonnaise. 15 July 2023. 24 October 2024.
  20. Web site: All Points East lineup times for Monday: What time is Haim on stage?. Evening Standard. Nuray. Bulbul. 24 August 2023. 24 July 2024.
  21. Web site: Paris Paloma has released a new video for 'drywall' ahead of Live At Leeds this weekend. Dork. Sam. Taylor. 13 October 2024. 24 October 2024.
  22. Web site: Paris Paloma unveils reflective yet triumphant single "My Mind (now)". Pure M. Chris. Thompson. 24 January 2024. 24 October 2024.
  23. Web site: Maisie Peters "The Good Witch comes to Europe" + Paris Paloma. Paradiso. 24 October 2024.
  24. Web site: Paris Paloma confirms debut album 'Cacophony'. DIY. 3 April 2024. 24 October 2024.
  25. Web site: Paris Paloma Announces First Ever UK Headline Tour. Broadway World. Michael. Major. 20 February 2024. 24 October 2024.
  26. Web site: Live: Paris Paloma Brings "the fruits" of Her "labour" to Brooklyn. Of Note. Sarah. Brown. 22 June 2024. 24 October 2024.
  27. Web site: BBC Introducing at Glastonbury 2024. BBC Introducing. 24 October 2024.
  28. Web site: Radio 1's Future Artists: Glastonbury 2024 Highlights. BBC Radio 1. Sian Eleri. Tara Kumar. 1 July 2024. 24 October 2024.
  29. Web site: Paris Paloma @ Best Kept Secret, Hilvarenbeek, 09-06-2024. Women in Music (NL). Willem. Schalekamp. 11 June 2024. 24 October 2024. nl.
  30. Web site: Brandi Carlile, Anna Calvi and Paris Paloma join Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park. The Line of Best Fit. Tyler Damara Kelly. 23 April 2024. 24 October 2024.
  31. Web site: Paris Paloma - #SITG24. Splendour in the Grass. 24 October 2024.
  32. Web site: Reading & Leeds 2024 liveblog: all the action as it happens. NME. 23 August 2024. 24 October 2024.
  33. Web site: Album Review: Paris Paloma - Cacophony. DIY. Sarah. Jamieson. 30 August 2024. 24 October 2024.
  34. Web site: Paris Paloma has shared a final single ahead of her debut album – check out 'the warmth'. Dork. Sam. Taylor. 19 July 2024. 24 October 2024.
  35. Web site: The Power of Paris Paloma. Rolling Stone Australia. Sarah. Downs. 18 September 2024. 24 October 2024.
  36. Web site: Concert: Paris Paloma - Sarah Julia. Botanique. September 2023. 24 October 2024.
  37. Web site: 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohimmir' to Feature Original Song by Paris Paloma. Film Music Reporter. 23 October 2024. live . https://archive.today/20241023173629/https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/10/22/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-rohimmir-to-feature-original-song-by-paris-paloma/ . 23 October 2024.
  38. Web site: Paris Paloma Returns to North America For 15-City Headline Tour. BroadwayWorld. Josh. Sharpe. 23 September 2024. 24 October 2024.
  39. Web site: Meet Paris Paloma, the folk-pop artist channelling mythology, feminism and chaos to shape her own world in her music. Guitar. Aliya. Chaudhry. 17 September 2024. 24 October 2024.
  40. Web site: Paris Paloma: "I don't want to reduce the meaning of being a woman to our capacity for pain and anger". Dork. Martyn. Young. 13 October 2023. 24 October 2024.
  41. Web site: Lyrical Enchantress Paris Paloma Discusses Female Empowerment, Visibility, And Her Inspirations. Clunk Magazine. Elliot. Orban. 28 February 2022. 24 October 2024.
  42. Web site: Interview: Paris Paloma Discusses The Release Of Her Upcoming Single "Ocean Baby"!. 4 November 2020. 24 October 2024.
  43. Web site: Paris Paloma on "Cacophony," Courage, and Celebration of Her Debut [Interview]]. Sheesh. Kieran. Kohorst. 22 September 2024. 24 October 2024.
  44. Web site: Paris Paloma: "When people listen to 'Labour', I want them to feel like their anger is valid". NME. Hannah. Mylrea. 31 May 2023. 10 June 2023.

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