The Cords—sisters Eva and Grace—are putting their own spark on the timeless indiepop blueprint. Their brand-new single, “When You Said Goodbye,” is a slow-burning heartbreaker about unfinished conversations and the ache of loss. It closes their upcoming self-titled debut The Cords with a dreamy sway that’ll stick with you long after the last note fades.
These two have had quite the rise since 2023, when they were already sharing stages with The Vaselines at their very first gig. Since then they’ve dropped a buzzed-about cassette single and a Christmas flexi, winning over crowds alongside Shonen Knife, BMX Bandits, The Go! Team and Camera Obscura.
Tracked in just six days with Jonny Scott of CHVRCHES, The Cords (out today (9/26) on Slumberland / Skep Wax) bursts with sharp hooks and radiant melodies. From the adrenalized opener “Fabulist” and the rush of “October,” to the punk-edged jolt of “You” and instant sing-along “I’m Not Sad,” this debut brims with fearless charm and pure pop instincts.
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Catch them live and see why everyone’s buzzing:
Tour Dates
26 Sept – London, UK – The Betsey Trotwood
27 Sept – London, UK – Rough Trade East In-Store
29 Sept – Ramsgate, UK – Music Hall
30 Sept – Exeter, UK – The Cavern
01 Oct – Bristol, UK – The Croft
02 Oct – Coventry, UK – Just Dropped In
03 Oct – Manchester, UK – Kamera
04 Oct – Edinburgh, UK – Indiepop All Dayer at The Mash House
05 Oct – Glasgow, UK – Mono
31 Oct – Paisley, UK – Halloween Party @ Paisley Art Centre
13 Nov – Glasgow, UK – The Hug and Pint w/ The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart
26 Nov – Coventry, UK – The Tin w/ The Primitives
27 Nov – Coventry, UK – The Tin w/ The Primitives
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