New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Chicago garage-glam band The Handcuffs have announced the release of their their first-ever cassette on the East Nashville-based Semi-Pro Records on October 17, to commemorate Cassette Store Day. The tape-only release, All The Way From Chicago, features a "best of" style sampling of songs from their first three albums, plus a never-before released nod to one of their influences, Mott The Hoople.
The cassette release also includes a band photo trading card and original cover art by Switzerland-based artist Mark Staff Brandl, painted in his award-winning, comic book style. The band will also offer a free download of the Mott The Hoople cover, "All The Way From Memphis," to the first 1000 people who download the track.
All The Way From
Chicago Track Listing:
Side 1
1. Mickey 66
2. Dirty Glitter
3. God is Sure One Funny Girl
4. Vinyl Isabella
5. All the Way from Memphis
Side 2
1. Somebody Somewhere
2. Can't Get the Girl (without the good stuff, baby)
3. I Just Wanna' Be Free, Man
4. Car Crash
5. Miss You on Tuesday
About The Handcuffs:
Led by acclaimed drummer Brad Elvis and vocalist/rhythm guitarist
Chloe F. Orwell, Chicago's The Handcuffs explore broad sonic territory while believing in the power of a great radio hook. The Handcuffs inhabit some of the same musical domain as T-Rex, Spiders from Mars era Bowie,
Franz Ferdinand and early
Blondie - all filtered through a modern lens - and deliver bold, sexy songs with memorable melodies and unexpected twists.
Known as much for their dynamic live shows as for being prolific writers and producers, their songs have been featured in dozens of films and television shows. The band has released three full-length albums, recorded at Kingsize Sound Labs with Mike Hagler (Wilco, Ezra Furman), and is currently working on the fourth.
"The Handcuffs are one of the few bands capable of effectively combining the spontaneity and musicianship of glam/punk with the urgency and rough-edged sound of garage rock," says Jersey Beat's Phil Rainone. "There's a sexy, swaggering street vibe throughout," added Musoscribe's Bill Kopp. And the
Chicago Sun-Times exclaims that The Handcuffs are simply "effervescent."
Music and drum aficionados may recognize co-leader Brad Elvis from a few of his own major label go-arounds and as the current drummer for Detroit's the Romantics.
Chloe F. Orwell is a Gretsch featured artist and can be seen in the new Fall 2015 Gretsch Guitars catalog. Completing The Handcuffs powerhouse lineup are bassist Emily Togni, lead guitarist Susie Q. Winn and keyboardist Alison Hinderliter.
About Semi-Pro Records:
Semi-Pro Records is a real, live independent record label in the New
Music City USA: East Nashville, TN. Started in 2013 as a labor-of-love by Brad Bornac, to provide a jumping off point and artist-friendly home for talented folks he's met over the years and miles. Vinyl and cassette releases only, with a vibe and aesthetic influenced by a love of sports and collectibles. Semi-Pro Records is an extension of the amazing spirit that is alive in East Nashville (and beyond), and is built on a tradition of collaboration across artistic genres. Records that we're proud of, full of love and music with soul.
