CocoRosie
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CocoRosie is the potently poetic musical project of American cross-disciplinary performance artists and sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady. The visionary duo approach their craft with a startling ability to tackle the most taboo of subjects with complete honesty and spiritual freedom. Creating songs that blend a myriad of styles and references ranging from folk and opera to hip-hop and reggae, the sisters often tranform the most painful of experiences into memorable, evocative pop anthems. Taken as a whole, CocoRosie is an ongoing dialogue between the siblings. Each sister has her own persona and vocal delivery; Bianca delivers hard-hitting truths in a child-like voice while Sierra responds in pure open tones, playing a range of instruments including the harp, flute, piano, and guitar.
Back with a remarkable fifth album, entitled Tales Of A GrassWidow, CocoRosie produced their latest effort in collaboration with Icelandic composer Valgeir Sigurðsson and incorporated a host of guest performances, including frequent collaborator Antony Hegarty and longtime beatbox cohort Tez. Out in North America on May 28th, the sisters decided to move forward with a self release for their latest offering, overseeing all aspects of the album release cycle from the perspective of an artist, subsequently gaining insight and a new level of control over the complete process. The result is magnificent, a brave lyrical composition that draws parallels between the destruction of the earth's natural resources and the loss of innocence resulting from child abuse, synthesizing electronic and organic sounds to convey a futuristic, back-to-nature feeling while tackling bold issues.
In their ten years as CocoRosie, the sisters have released four albums: Grey Oceans (2010), The Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn (2007), Noah’s Ark (2005), and their first album La Maison De Mon Rêve (2004) – each inspiring equal amounts of controversy, debate and praise.
With a strong creative vision running through every aspect of their work, CocoRosie are regarded not only for their music but also for their additional artistic endeavors, which is paramount to the sisters and often becomes a source of inspiration for their songwriting. In addition to hosting informal fashion shows, artist salons and poetry readings, Sierra has arranged and performed operas in Sydney, Amsterdam and London, while Bianca has exhibited her visual art around the world. This spring, the duo will unveil their collaborative efforts on a production of "Peter Pan," commissioned by the Berliner Ensemble along with theatre director Robert Wilson. Later this year, Bianca will launch "Girls Against God," an arts and letters print publication that keeps in line with the sisters' personal feminist mission.
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In addition to all of this, CocoRosie will be touring extensively around the world in 2013. For now, however, we leave you with Tales of a GrassWidow, their fifth musical offering, which showcases the sisters at their most inspired, creative and fearless.
Press Quotes /"The ladies' vocal performance is operatic and beautiful in a creepy, singing porcelain doll sort of way." Spin "Primitive and ultra-modern, dark and enchanting, tranquil and energetic." Billboard "This track is beaming with Tom Waits’s Little Sister In Art School style." Stereogum "They manage to channel their love for the organic and the electronic into something that feels fresh and otherworldly, as the song slips from its medieval pump organ intro into an almost Timbaland-esque beat". The Guardian "The mixture of beatbox percussion, ethereal synth, and beautifully melancholic piano have been molded into a compelling track that will have you choking back tears." NOISEY "Enchanting..." The New Yorker "Like filmmaker Matthew Barney or photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, the sisters are still part of an elite cadre of artists who can make something intriguing enough to command a reaction and questions on both sides of their fence. And isn’t that the point of creativity?" URB "A steady ambience of dark wistfulness." American Songwriter |  CocoRosie Tales Of A GrassWidow Tracklisting / 01. After the Afterlife 02. Tears For Animals 03. Child Bride 04. Broken Chariot 05. End Of Time 06. Harmless Monster 07. Gravediggress 08. Far Away 09. Roots Of My Hair 10. Villain 11. Poison Links / CocoRosie Official WebsiteCocoRosie On Facebook CocoRosie On Twitter CocoRosie On Soundcloud CocoRosie On YouTube CocoRosie Press Materials |