Taxi Doll

Named after the bobble-headed figurines perched atop many a cabbie's dashboard, Taxi Doll combine muscular pop/rock craft with electronic flourishes. The group formed in Los Angeles in 2004, when European vocalist Dhana Taprogge crossed paths with keyboardist/producer Gregg Allen. The two shared an interest in dance-oriented rock music -- including Blondie and the Chemical Brothers, the latter of whom had previously recorded with Allen -- and their mutual influences quickly gave way to a full-fledged band. Taxi Doll expanded their ranks with the addition of drummer Jason Graha...