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The Paper Faces are a trio consisting of Alex Allen (vocals, violin, piano & production); Josh Telles (vocals, trumpet & production) and Wilf Arnett AKA Patch (vocals, guitar & production). Established in 2011, initially as a rap and singing duo, they began performing all over North London. Patch, already a close friend of the duo, joined the band in 2012.

In 2003 two young boys met on a school coach in north London and the music started. Joshua Telles and Alex Allen, both already talented musicians in their respective fields and with music scholarships, decided to start creating music together. Their musical backgrounds and shared passion for music resulted in the formation of a uniquely talented rapper/singer duo. Their wide ranging skills led to the creation of sleek R'n'B beats, which have been continually developed and perfected through long sessions in their North London based studio. Whilst working on their music composition the pair also performed locally and began to form a solid local fan base.

After cycling through numerous aliases the duo settled on the name the “Paper Faces” in 2011. The band are actually called Paper Faces however The Paper Faces is the more popularised format. Their name symbolised the shared desire amongst young people to achieve fame and fortune.

Wilf, a childhood friend of the duo, joined the band in 2012 having initially accompanied the duo on the guitar he quickly became a fixture of what is now a talented trio.