Paper Jackets

Los Angeles' Paper Jackets make hooky, dance-oriented synth pop. They first grabbed attention in 2018 with their cover of Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow." Hailing from the Los Angeles neighborhood of Silverlake, Paper Jackets were formed in 2016 by vocalist James Mason and producer Ethan Kaufmann. Inspired by classic bands the Beach Boys and the Ronettes, as well as contemporary acts like the 1975 and Grouplove, the two had initially started collaborating on music in 2014. As they developed their material, they eventually joined forces with keyboardist Emily Dickinson, guitarist Jon...