The Covergirls are a three-piece band from Glasgow who write intricate pop songs about comics, graffiti and cats.
Some of their songs are observational, and some of them are just wee stories that they made up.
You're likely to hear chirpy vocals, frenetic drumming and a kazoo; you’re not likely to hear any jazz-capades, political overtones or four beats in your bars. Like this:
The Covergirls live at King Tut's, Friday February 13th
The Covergirls live at Twisted Wheel
We recorded a bunch of songs at Chime Studio in October 2008; you can hear them on this page or, if you ask nicely, we'll send you a CD for your stereo.
Here's what some people said about us:
Yet another band unearthed from the rich seam in the Glasgow Great Bands Pit, The Covergirls' songs are musical ADHD - in turns scuzzy, twinkly and robotic. Songs like Catch The Tiger and La Casilla de la Muerte stomp aggressively just as unexpectedly as they tiptoe melodically, as if the band's kid sister has crept into the studio and is cheekily flicking the Fuzz/Clean switch on the guitar amps at random.
Riffs, clobbered drums and sweetly cooed vocals all meet in the middle, hoping to reconcile, but just end up having a spectacularly colourful and enjoyable brawl. As a consequence, songs like Say It Don't Spray It features one of the most violently choppy riffs heard for ages, and the band thrashes around to keep up.
anewbandaday.com
If Stephen Malkmus had formed fIREHOSE with Mike Watt and George Hurley, they may have made music akin to Glasgow’s COVERGIRLS. Yes, they’re that good.
The band have had a stop start existence for a couple of years - recently shaking off their improvisational tendencies for a more structured and crafted pop sound. They’re still satisfyingly free form in places though, reminding of Deerhoof in the way the songs bob and weave about.
Artrocker.com
Also we are radio stars:
Enquiries/bookings to: thecovergirls at hotmail dot co dot uk, or thru Myspace messages.
