PHOTO: KELLI McGUIRE | It’s easy to dig the smart sound of Fascinations Grand Chorus, a Brooklyn duo led by Stephanie Cupo who previously led the band Souvenir Stand, a New York outfit that used to play Nirvana’s “About a Girl” in the style of the Zombies.
Here, she’s paired with Andrew Pierce who is often described as her rival, though that’s given no explanation or particular proof. Actually they are clearly of the same mind in creating the kind of irresistible ’60s era pop, once thought disposable but which actually turns out to be indispensable.
After an introductory four song, self-titled debut EP that came out this summer, the duo is back this fall with its second four-track EP, “Actor / Actress” on October 14—and we’re happy to be premiering its first track, the sprightly “When You Make Up Your Mind.”
FGC has certainly made up its mind on approach, using all analog equipment to record her vintage organ work and the rest of the instruments, with no digital alterations, and keeping classic pop creators like Joe Meek in mind. It succeeds in creating a song that echoes the classics while sounding entirely brand new. Put on your go-go boots and dance.
Fascinations Grand Chorus’ new 4-track EP, “Actor / Actress” arrives in stores in November. Preorder it here.
