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REVIEWS
Music Australia Guide - Dan Rule
"The sweeping, Americana-tinged rock of Blackchords' self-titled debut is a beautiful tale about defeating the demons of self-doubt" READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE
Rave Magazine - Matt Thrower - 28/04/09
"Melbourne combo go dark and majestic on self-titled debut album. Blackchords chief songwriter Nick Milwright possesses the ability to create music with a sense of foreboding that remains immaculately crafted and lushly listenable. Fans of early Radiohead will find much to appreciate here, especially in the lovely guitar interplay and thoughtful arrangements of 22. However, the group more often resembles the elegantly mournful rock of Elbow, especially in tracks like the near-orchestral closer Disappear, while the angular, danceable At World’s End is like a slightly less doomy Interpol..." READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
Undercover.com.au - Paul Cashmere - 01/05/09
"BLACKCHORDS are one of the innovative newer bands on the Australian stage. Led by singer songwriter Nick Milwright, BLACKCHORDS have developed over some years by funneling influences from Jeff Buckley to Coldplay into their own sound. Take a bit of time in Paris to flavor up the musical brew and this is a band who were capable of delivering a debut album that had time to mature before its release." READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
Inpress Magazine - Tim Burke - 15/04/09
""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.""
Scenemagazine.com.au - Matt Shea
"Getting around the Melbourne music scene in 2005, Blackchords have made quite an impact. The band's brand of indie rock has always had a clever precision, as if these guys are persistently trying to attain perfection. It's no surprise then that this very good debut has taken so long to appear, as it drips with fussed over progressions and arrangements. ‘At World's End’ opens things in tight, muscular fashion before giving way to the more typical ‘22’, where cascading guitars and gentle harmonies glide along on a swaying rhythm. Indeed, despite its more aggressive numbers, the whole album has a dusty pastoral sunset feel to it and while a bit more bite might not have gone astray, it ultimately matters little when the result is an LP of such splendid quality."
Thedwarf.com.au - Nick Kays - 17/03/09
"I won’t go on and continue telling you about how brilliant this album is, or how Blackchords are going to become the new Radiohead, but I will tell you this: Blackchords are going to be huge and are going to be huge soon. If you live in Melbourne take the opportunity to see them before they stop playing small gigs. You won’t regret it. The guys are easily my new favourite band. " READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
4.5/5 Kevin Bull - Imwiththeband.com 17/03/09
"Exactly 48 seconds into the opening track ‘At World’s End’, you realise that this is no ordinary release. A bass pulse slides in, an angular guitar is laid on top, and you enter the debut self titled release for Blackchords. Brainchild of Melbourne songwriter Nick Milwright, Blackchords is lush and sweeping when it is called for, and just as delicate and frail in comparison. For example, ‘These Lights’ is minimal and raw, with production echoing Plastic Ono Band. Then the stings rush in, and it is a beautiful moment. This is one of the best Australian debut releases I have heard in a long time." READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
Ears of the Beholder 01/03/09
"Out of Melbourne, Australia comes Blackchords, a band that will be worth knowing in 2009. I was excited to be asked to preview their debut album due out in April, and man am I impressed so far. One standout is “These Lights,” a soothing piano ballad that builds into a climax when the ghostly background strings make their mark in the last third of the song. Even better is the fantastic voice of Nick Milwright - reminiscent of Chris Martin - who dresses this tune with a rich melancholic tone. Keep this group’s debut in mind for the near future." READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
Entertainment Depot - 27/02/09
"With echoes of early Radiohead, Coldplay and Jeff Buckley, Blackchords have managed to create in this album something wholly new of the musical touchstones and hallmarks that Milwright and his bandmates have soaked up through a life spent poring over everything music has to offer. Far from wearing their influences on their sleeves, Blackchords melt them down into a well of surprisingly deep, emotional melody." READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
Rawrip Editorials - 03/11/08
"Blackchords is the perfect name for this band, a dark and broodingly melodic guitar ensemble that could slice Ryan Adams up with some carrots and turn him into one of those wholesome shakes, stealing his nutrients pitilessly. This alternative rock band with French bar-room style pop tricks and sounds have songs so achingly melancholy that The Spinto Band in comparison are AC/DC. They’ve a sleek sonic view on songwriting and given the right amount of space might just gather a crowd of shoe-gazing troubadours looking for inspiration, good vibes and emotional direction. Should the goth and indie kids ever decide to co-host a party, this band might be one of the first they call."
8/10 Tsunami Mag - Greg Reason - These Lights - 04/12/08
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Music:

Member Since: 09/05/2006
Band Website: www.blackchords.com
Band Members: In Order of Appearance
Nick Milwright: Voice Guitar and Piano
Damian Cazaly: Lead Guitar
Jay Tilley: Bass Guitar
Nick Cheek: Drums
Sasufi: Design

Management and PR
 contact: Chrissie Vincent Publicity & Management
Ph: (0061) 3 9534 6999 [email protected]

UK Management
contact: Mark Knight: [email protected]

Bookings
contact: [email protected]

for other info contact: [email protected]

Influences:

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Record Label: Dust Devil Music www.dustdevilmusic.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Win tickets to an exclusive Blackchords showcase

Hi all,The good people at Dust Devil Music are giving fans of Blackchords the opportunity to attend a very special private gig on June 2nd. It will be held at Miss Libertine in Melbourne at 7pm. For...
Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 15:47:00 GMT

At Worlds End Film Clip

It had been coming and I knew that it would hit as soon as we had gotten past the Album launch and right on queue 2 days after the launch I was down! As sick as a dog with the flu. So I've been lying ...
Posted by on Tue, 12 May 2009 07:48:00 GMT

Launch

Well what can I say??We have sweated and we have been through thick and thin, it has taken time, sometimes feeling like we were stuck in the mud and sometimes feeling like we were flying along at a mi...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:26:00 GMT

Listen to the entire Blackchords album

Hi all,For a short time only you can listen to the entire album from start to finish via our tune widget, (located on the left hand side of our Mypace page) or at our website www.Blackchords.com If yo...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:43:00 GMT

Stomp Store Locator

A quick message to let you know that STOMP entertainment has a great service that allows you to search for the nearest store where you can buy Blackchords from.  All you have to do  put in your post...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:34:00 GMT

6 Tracks From Our Debut Album Will Be Added Soon

Hi all,Our self titled debut album will be released on April 18th. To thank youall for your continued support we would like to give you a sneakpreview of the album.In the next 10 days we will be addin...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:24:00 GMT

We are ready to go! Blackchords Release Announced.

After how many years and how many incarnations of Blackchords? Weve lost count. But we have finally arrived at the point where the group becomes a band& Its been an amazing journey to get to this po...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:26:00 GMT

2300km's, old people fighting and the famous Jack Thompson bbq sauce?

We have arrived back in Melbourne after our little trip up to Sydney to play with the Church and we survived.We started off in Geelong for an interview and an acoustic performance ofour single At Wor...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:52:00 GMT

Add a Blackchords track to your profile & win

Hi all,Following the success of our last giveaway we have decided to reward you with yet more exclusive Blackchords goodies.To help us spread the Blackchords word we want you to add one of our current...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:14:00 GMT

We need your votes!!

Dear all,We really need your help.....We have made the finals of The International Songwriting Competition. (There were over 15000 entrants from around the world!)Our song ...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:15:00 GMT