The unique Latin title of The Chordaes’ critically acclaimed 2017 EP In Itinere – translating literally to “during the journey” - perfectly reflected the sense of musical and emotional searching at the heart of the project. While still exploring that musical sweet spot where alternative indie and soulful contemporary soft rock merge, the NYC based band goes even deeper on their latest collection, reflecting on their lives as young millennials finding their way in today’s America. Driven by the insightful and wisdom filled songs of front-man Leo Sawikin, their upcoming follow-up EP What We Breathe In releasing worldwide February 22, thoughtfully tackles this creeping sensation of powerlessness – both in the world at large, as well as in personal relationships.

The collection’s infectious, soaring lead single “Venus,” released October 26, is a song about longing for a person who is out of reach but that holds all the power over one’s heart. Leo says, “ The idea of the song is that like two neighboring planets, we are locked in place by forces greater than we are. It’s about being in limbo with someone and being powerless to move closer or further from them.”

The Chordaes – whose lineup includes founding member/drummer Ethan Glenn, and Guitarist Kevin Foley–recorded the track at Shorefire Recording Studios in New Jersey with Grammy winning writer/producer Marc Swersky (Joe Cocker, Gedeon Luke and The People) Venus was mixed by Mark Needham ( The Killers, The Revivalists, Imagine Dragons) while the remainder of the EP was mixed by Kevin Killen (U2, David Bowie, Peter Gabriel) The song can be heard in Urban Outfitters and Abercrombie & Fitch across the United States and the EP is already getting some serious airplay.

As they continue to grow their fan base with regular live performances at NYC hotspots like Rockwood Music Hall and Mercury Lounge, the critical praise for their music has rolled in nonstop. Record of The Day wrote of Venus "Hook-laden, addictive and infused with heartfelt emotion, this is a wonderfully crafted pop song that sounds big and bold enough to become a global streaming and radio smash." All Things Music perfectly captured the essence of The Chordaes in their review: “Burning slowly like the first stages of a fire…the New York outfit blends the raw, candid lyricism of early alternative rock with the expertise of classic Americana and doesn’t spill a drop.”

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