Cannibal Cheerleader

Telephone Chords

NEW BAND CHEER: THE ROPES
Two-person electronic bands are a specialty of ours here at Cannibal Cheerleader. We frequently report on our friends Heartsrevolution, our favorites Crystal Castles, locals Ghostland Observatory, and others swimming through our playlists. Recently though, we came upon an electronic duo swinging less into the land of electro-thrash or dance rave, but new wave and even pop. The Ropes are a duo consisting of singer Sharon Shy and the enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Toppy who hail from NYC. With a sound that’s 100% indie-rock meets Garbage (yeah, remember them??), electronic layers and wailing riffs waft over disaffected, youthful, and sometimes endearingly clumsy lyrics. Seriously, check out the first line for “I Don’t Like to Get Dirty” below and you’ll admit it warrants a second listen. Interested to see where these two take their scatterbrain sound and pop sensibilities. We think they’re headed for the big time.

The Ropes – “I Don’t Like to Get Dirty”
The Ropes – “Water and Headphones”
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THE ACTION DESIGN COVER BLONDIE
The Action Design never seem to slow down, and this video of their cover of Blondie’s “Hanging on the Telephone” recorded live in the studio is testament to that. Check it out below and check the band’s Myspace for new tour dates (didn’t you guys just get off a nationwide tour? slow down killer!). We’ll definitely be at Emo’s in January checking these guys out yet again here in Austin!

The Action Design – “Half A World”

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