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The Cords are a band impossible to ignore. One of the most thrilling names to emerge from Scotland’s resurgent and vast indiepop underground, sisters Eva and Grace Tedeschi have built a reputation on instinct, attitude and an unmistakable musical chemistry. Now, they return with their highly anticipated second full-length LP. Bound by blood and a shared obsession with the sounds of ’80s and ’90s indie, music has been part of their lives from the very beginning. Both started out on the drums as children, developing an instinctive connection that would eventually become the beating heart of the band. With Eva on guitar and lead vocals, Grace behind the kit, The Cords emerged almost as a force of nature: two sisters, one shared vision and an irresistible urge to make a racket. What followed was the beginning of something special.They have released cassettes, flexi’s, and a debut LP full of major acclaim, The Cords have already and continue to make a serious impression. They've been busy building their reputation on stage, sharing the bill with some of the world’s most loved indie musical names. Their live debut saw them play alongside The Vaselines, followed by shows with Camera Obscura, Belle and Sebastian and BMX Bandits. They are fresh off the back of touring the UK with seminal group The Charlatans, It's clear that The Cords have struck something special with both the pioneers of the scene and the exciting new generation keeping it alive.
Their early releases quickly caught the attention of BBC Radio 6 Music, earning them an invitation to record a session for Riley & Coe. Now, with their eagerly anticipated follow-up album recorded and ready to make its mark, the band are stepping into an exciting new chapter. The record is set for a joint release through Skep Wax in the UK and Europe and Slumberland Records in the US.
There's something instantly familiar yet wonderfully refreshing about The Cords. Their music draws on the golden sounds of classic indiepop, with hints of The Shop Assistants, Tiger Trap and Talulah Gosh running through their songs, with echoes of The Jesus and Mary Chain and even touches of a 60s backbone reminiscent of The Velvet Underground. But they're far from simply revisiting the past. Beneath the infectious melodies and chiming and fuzzy guitars lies something more dreamy, yearning and occasionally darker, giving their music a distinctive character all of its own.
For a new generation of listeners, the comparisons and musical references hardly matter. What matters is the sheer excitement of hearing two young women making music on their own terms. Loud guitars, pounding drums, analogue sounds and irresistibly infectious melodies come together to create something bursting with energy and attitude. There's no chasing trends or trying to keep up with an increasingly digital world here. The Cords are all about the thrill of making music, playing it loud and letting it speak for itself.
At their heart, The Cords capture everything that makes great pop music so special. They're infectious, unapologetic and full of life, reminding us that music can still be wonderfully personal, liberating and, above all... an absolute joy.
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The Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock,London, United Kingdom
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