PAPA, the musical partnership of childhood best friends Darren Weiss (drums/vox) and Danny Presant (bass), has just released its debut full-length Tender Madness. PAPA established a passionate fanbase in Los Angeles in 2011 following the release of their celebrated EP, A Good Woman Is Hard to Find. LAist described their stage presence “as commanding as the capital letters in their name.” The band has been steadily building their reputation as a captivating live band over the last two years, and in the past few months they’ve sold out hometown venue The Troubadour and shows in major markets like San Francisco, London, New York and more. PAPA just wrapped up a tour with Cold War Kids and will continue bringing their raucous show through the West Coast with a headlining tour, including a homecoming show at Los Angeles’ El Rey on December 6. Complete list of remaining dates below.
 
The band recently released the “Tender Madness Sessions," a series of four beautiful black-and-white live videos shot at L.A.’s El Rey Theatre. The videos were premiered by MTV Hive, Vogue, Wonderland magazine, and Another Mag.
 
Check out the band performing "Young Rut" at the El Rey
"I Am the Lion King" at the El Rey
"I'm You're My Girl, Then I'm Your Man" at the El Rey
"Put Me to Work" at the El Rey
 
The follow-up to the acclaimed 2011 EP A Good Woman Is Hard to Find, Tender Madness is a collection of 12 audacious and anthemic songs that explore the band’s complex feelings about what it’s like to be a young American. Interview magazine has described PAPA’s sound as “part Springsteen, part rock-'n'-roll, with the poetry of early folk, the groove of soul, and an Americana flair.”
 
 What people are saying about Tender Madness:
 
“…an ambitious expedition into both masculinity and romance. Much like the city in which the band is based, Tender Madness is raw, yet alluring; it is unapologetically punk, with a better work ethic. There is no façade found here, merely an honest portrayal of what it means to be a 21st century boy by a songwriter who bleeds authenticity.” -- Filter
 
“Visceral and emotional, 'Tender Madness' is a first album with its foundations in big ambitions.” –NME   
 
“A good number of the tracks on Tender Madness are straight-up roaring anthems — songs for long car rides and staying up late — but PAPA’s strength as storytellers lies in their ability to chill out and step back.” –Stereogum
 
“…characteristic blend of urgent, pointed words and a subtle musical attack driven by stately pianos, strings and insistent guitar strum.” – The New York Times’ T Magazine

PAPA Embarks on 2014 West Coast Tour In Support of Tender Madness