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Blackchords

There is a real buzz around about Melbourne band Blackchords and the release of their debut album in April 09. Chrissie has worked with lead vocalist Nick Milwright & Blackchords since mid 2008 and has been working towards the release of the CD and launch late April 2009. Since then the band toured nationally and also internationally, with shows in Paris & London in Sept/Oct 2009. 2010 saw the band touring the east coast in support of their 2nd single 'Pretty Little Thing', plus several shows around Melbourne including Earth Hour Unplugged at the Melbourne Zoo with Tim Rogers and Wagons and Between The Bays Music Festival with Tex Perkins, Lior, Angie Hart, Jordie Lane etc. Blackchords will be heading off to the UK in May 2010 for showcases at The Great Escape Festival and Liverpool Sound City plus varous shows around London.

Below is what some of the media are saying about Blackchords self titled debut:

"This album is nothing short of epic. The overall sound of this record is only what I can describe as a cross between the diverse and atmospheric nature of Interpol combined with the progressive soundscapes of Radiohead. Blackchords are going to be huge and are going to be huge soon".
Nick Kays, The Dwarf, March 17th
http://www.thedwarf.com.au/nd/albumreviews/blackchords_blackchords

"Exactly 48 seconds into the opening track At World's End, you realize that this is no ordinary release. This is one of the best Australian debut releases I have heard in a long time."
4.5/5 - Kevin Bull, Reverb Magazine/I'm With The Band, March 09

"Blackchords have been working on this, their debut album for years. A whisper of greatness has often followed them in that time as they intermittently pop their heads up for the odd show. Where some may lose their way, Blackchords have survived a tumultuous time to produce an amazing album that will surely win them many more dedicated fans than they already have. In a world where so many are resorting to simple imitation in a vain attempt to become the next big thing, Blackchords have harnessed their obvious influences to produce something that stands tall among them."
Tim Burke - Inpress Magazine, April 15th

"The sweet frequencies of Diplomat or the acoustic yearning of Raise My Hands sound like a band at ease with their sound...."
3 Stars - Craig Matheson, The Age EG, April 17th

 “A very exciting surprise from Down Under.” – Clash Magazine (UK) 

“Blackchords can hold their own among the songwriting heavyweights.”– Isthismusic.com (Scot)“Australia has given us some great music in the past. From AC/DC to Silverchair and Wolfmother, and now Melbourne's Blackchords, whose eponymous debut album is released [in the UK] this month. It's hard not to become enthralled with every note. A more polished Chris Martin springs to mind. Blackchords have produced a debut record to be proud of." – CMU Daily (UK) 

"You'll be won over after one listen. Imagine Interpol with their top button undone." Q Online Featured artist of the week, Alex Baker

"LOVE LOVE LOVE Blackchords" Kerrang! Radio  Sept 09 Video for At World's End playlisted on MTV2 & NME TV Radar 

“We were won over. Their widescreen, Americana-tinged sound is never more ambitious than on this (At World's End)”. Record Of The Day (Key Music Industry website)