Malaysian power pop band Couple are a self-effacing bunch when it comes to their music, calling themselves "incompetent" musicians with "dodgy" songcraft. With a slew of positive reviews from the press however, there's clearly nothing "incompetent" or "dodgy" about Couple, and they're proving it with a set of international gigs under their belt.Honing their craft since 1995, Couple is one of the best-kept secrets of the underground music scene in Malaysia and Singapore. Their highly infectious and addictive melodies consistently put the smiles on crowds at their live performances, so it's no surprise that Couple is on the verge of gaining international recognition.
When the band released their fourth demo Listening To The Pop, it received a glowing review on an American online magazine that led to enquiries from various record labels overseas. Couple has since signed with Sizzleteen Records, a small upstate New York based record label, staying faithful to their indie roots.
With an American label in place, the path is being paved. Plans to release their debut album in America aside, Couple will also have a song included in the International Pop Overthrow Compilation Vol. 9 compilation CD, following in the footsteps of previously featured artists like Fountains of Wayne, Brendan Benson, AM Radio and Jellyfish.
Record labels in Australia and Japan have also expressed interest so it looks like international adulation won't be too far off for the group who has a string of performances lined up.
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