About: Speaking four languages and intent on becoming fluent in several more, it's easy to see how The Ropes frontwoman Sharon Shy (yes, that is her real name) came to possess such a way with words. Her lyrics are filled with angst suitable for the bright-eyed teen and time-hardened soul alike. Armed with these words, her haunting yet soothing voice is set to a backdrop of noisy guitars and urgent basslines with the occasional moment of calm and tranquility that never seems to last long enough. Mirroring real life, the sound is a mixture of sugar and dirt.

The Ropes began in 2005 as a collaboration between vocalist Sharon Shy and producer/guitarist Toppy. Shy sang while Toppy recorded and played all instruments on the early demos that they released via the internet. That formula continues today with the addition of former Mars Volta drummer Blake Fleming appearing on the band’s latest recordings.

While sharing the stage with acts such as The Bravery, Maximo Park, Spoon, and The Ataris, The Ropes sold over 5000 physical and digital copies of their self-released EP in 2006. The band’s new EP “Cry to the Beat” produced by Nic Hard (The Bravery) is available now.