Botanica

The Profile

Botanica is a New York band led by keyboardist/singer Paul Wallfisch (ex‑Firewater). Across roughly a decade of activity leading up to 2010, they crafted baroque‑tinged rock and pop that folds in gypsy, chamber, post‑punk, and punk‑cabaret elements. Their sixth album, Who You Are, was released in February 2010 on the German indie label Rent A Dog. Collaborations include drummer Brian Viglione, and a Botanica song appears in the 2002 film Dummy.

Led by Paul Wallfisch (former Firewater); New York origin; collaborators include Brian Viglione; members mentioned: John Andrews (guitar), Dana Schechter (bass, also in Bee and Flower); label: Rent A Dog; one song featured in the film Dummy (2002).

Botanica is a New York band led by Paul Wallfisch, ex‑Firewater. Their sound blends baroque pop/rock with gypsy, chamber, post‑punk, and punk‑cabaret touches. The reviewed album, Who You Are (2010), is their sixth and earned praise for elegance and varied moods. Collaborators include Brian Viglione. One of their songs appears in the 2002 film Dummy.