Stress Dolls
Stress Dolls is the moniker of Chelsea O'Donnell, a songwriter from Buffalo, NY.
In early 2022 she was invited to work with producer Jim Wirt (Fiona Apple, Something Corporate, Incubus) at Superior Sound Studios in Cleveland, OH. After recording a few songs together, including her singles "Body" and "Alone," she was offered a record deal with Sun Pedal Recordings. After signing, Wirt and O'Donnell recorded several more tracks that went on to comprise her debut album, Queen of No, released in May 2024.
Currently, Stress Dolls takes on several forms live: solo with O'Donnell and her acoustic guitar; as a duo when joined by longtime collaborator Sally Schaefer on violin; or as a band when combined with members TJ Luckman (bass), Jordan Smith (lead guitar), and Josh English (drums). The project's sound has drawn such comparisons as "Joni Mitchell meets Nirvana," "Avril Lavigne and Foo Fighters in a blender," and "Kathleen Hanna fronting Modest Mouse."
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“A pop rock song ala The Replacements that features a violin solo and is about anxiety as a ghostwriter.”
“A cover of the classic song by Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen, recorded as a surprise bonus track for Stress Dolls' debut album, Queen of No.”
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“As if the angry music you listened to in high school grew up and started listening to NPR”
“As if the angry music you listened to in high school grew up and started listening to NPR”
“A love song about being close to another person, yet it still not feeling like enough - for fans of Jimmy Eat World and Death Cab For Cutie.”
“A bop about being an introvert and not wasting time on people who cause you stress.”
“A song about managing chronic illness by Stress Dolls, an artist who has been described as 'Joni Mitchell meet Nirvana'”
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