The Handcuffs are an independent rock band from Chicago, Illinois, originally formed by Chloe F. Orwell (lead vocals) and Brad Elvis (drums), with the later additions of Emily Togni (bass) and Ellis Clark (keyboards/guitar). They have had numerous tracks from their 2006 debut Model for a Revolution and new album Electroluv featured on MTV, VH1, and FUSE programming.

With an eclectic range of influences listed on their MySpace Music page, spanning decades of fabulous music, from the vintage cool of Velvet Underground, theatrical glam acts David Bowie, Roxy Music and Sparks, right through 90’s rock groups Garbage and the Foo Fighters, to present-day bands like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Kaiser Chiefs, it is no wonder that the Handcuffs’ sound is equally eclectic and diversified.

With 60’s-flavored, mod-rockin’ “I Just Wanna Be Free Man” mingling with the likes of soft, poppy “Wonderful Life” and “Fake Friends”, riot grrl-esque anthem “Gotta’ Problem with Me?” the rhythms and hooks here are quite catchy and enjoyable, with the best bit of it all being Orwell’s refreshing vocals, taking elements of influences (and comparables) Deborah Harry and PJ Harvey and taking it to a new, modern level and with a style all her own.

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