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Toyshop is an alternative rock band from São Paulo, formed in 1993 by Val Santos, Gabriel Weinberg, and Guilherme Martin, originally called Party Up. Vocalist Natacha Cersosimo, 16 years old at the time, took over the vocals, and the band recorded their first demo, Beerock, that same year. The demo had a great impact on the underground music scene in Brazil, even being released by the defunct Banguela Records label, and earning a recording contract with them. Party Up frequently performed throughout Brazil's alternative music scene, which was very strong at the time. Their first album was recorded in the United States and produced by Igor Cavalera. |  |
In 1998, the band signed a contract with the Dutch record label Roadrunner Records and changed their name to Toyshop. The album was titled Party Up and was released in 1999, produced by Sylvia Massy (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool). The single Daydream charted in Europe, even reaching number 1 on some TV and radio stations.
In 2000, Toyshop toured extensively in the United States. Returning to Brazil in 2001, the band's single "Daydream" on mainstream TV and radio stations across the country.
Reunited in 2014 with Nando Machado (Exhort) on bass, Toyshop is currently working on a new album and a launch tour throughout Brazil. In June, the band released their first single, the track " Running Out ," with a music video produced and directed by Marcelo Rossi and Egler Cordeiro (see below). In December 2015, the band released their second single, "Nothing I Can Do ," on digital platforms.
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