w/ Special Guests Pop Duo ''Command Sisters''
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Command Sisters
New Digital Single
Command Sisters unveil their new single “Lonely Lullaby” today via 21 Entertainment/Republic Records/Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company.
On the meaning behind the song, Command Sisters say, “‘Lonely Lullaby’ is about those chaotic and addictive relationships most of us have in our early 20s...you know you need to leave, but you stay. It’s toxic, yet you only find comfort from the one that causes you pain. They are your ‘reason and your remedy.’ They are your ‘Lonely Lullaby.’”
Lonely Lullaby
“Lonely Lullaby” arrives on the heels of their debut single, “I Can Do What I Want To” and its follow-up “I Like It,” which Billboard praised as “a catchy, guitar-driven track about a fiery, undeniable attraction.” All three tracks were recorded in Los Angeles with award-winning producer Tim Pagnotta (Walk The Moon, Weezer, Blink 182, Neon Trees). “Lonely Lullaby” also sets the stage for their debut EP, slated for the top of 2021.
Command Sisters - I Can Do What I Want To (Official Video)
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Guitar at the ready, attitude on point, two women walk into the room in red, black, and white...
If they stepped out of a frame from a Quentin Tarantino flick, no one would question it. The sister duo—Charlotte and Sarah Command—turn life’s ups and downs into alternative music underpinned by live instrumentation and bold production. From music to fashion, the Toronto band makes a statement with everything they do.
“It started with red,” says Sarah. “I wanted a color that would symbolize the power of our last name,‘Command.’ Along with love and heartbreak, red resembles boldness. I needed that. For the majority of my life, I wasn’t a very confident person. Then, we embraced black-and-white, because we are a yin and yang, my sister and I. Our look reflects our synergy; the songs that Charlotte writes partnered with the instrumentation I bring. This is our identity.”
The sisters worked towards crystallizing that identity since childhood in small-town Alberta. As children, they started harmonizing together before eventually performing local shows. In middle school, they cut their teeth on the country music circuit, packing the Bluebird Café in Nashville, touring Asia, emerging victorious at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and performing for Yoko Ono during the celebration of John Lennon’s 75thbirthday.
In 2016, they settled in Toronto, and the move represented a turning point. Embedding themselves in the scene, they honed a combination of killer songcraft, social media savvy, and IDGAF style.
“Growing up in a small town, I feel like I wasn’t really being who I am as a person,” admits Sarah. “I was assessing myself due to the culture and the people around me. I dropped out of high school because I was bullied really badly. When we got to Toronto, we were surrounded by so many different types of identities and found support for who we are.”
“In Toronto, you feel like you can be yourself and be accepted,” Sarah continues. “We took all of these pictures in crazy red outfits and would show up to events like that. We decided to share what we were doing, and we found a community on Instagram that supported being loud and being ourselves. Tattoos and piercings were a symbol of us becoming who we are as sisters in a band and not being afraid,” she says, highlighting that many of her musical heroes are represented in her tattoos.
They immediately hit the studio and focused on crafting a scorching sonic style influenced by everyone from 1975 to Alanis Morissette, Hall & Oates to Lenny Kravitz. Sarah drew on a lifelong love of shred gods such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Orianthi, as Charlotte nodded to the songcraft of Sia and The Weeknd, cultivating a sharp signature sound steeped in mind-blowing musicality and tight hooks.
As they attracted a growing following, they ignited stages on both sides of the border in addition to forming coveted relationships with Martin Guitars, PRS Guitars, Marshall Amps, MAC Cosmetics, and Boss/Roland, to name a few. Along the way, they inked a deal with 21 Entertainment / Universal Music Canada / Republic Records.
“I’m inspired by songwriting that tells a story and resonates on a deeper level,” Charlotte reveals. “I want to display emotion in brutally honest lyrics and disruptive production on a sonic level. A twist of our two loves: alternative and anthemic music.”
They introduce this style on their debut single “I Can Do What I Want To,” recorded in LA with Tim Pagnotta (Walk The Moon, Weezer, Blink 182, Neon Trees). The title says it all -embodying empowerment, standing up for yourself, and not asking for anyone’s permission -something the band knows all too well as they were first coming up in the music industry.
“It really pissed me off,” says Sarah in response to hearing over and over that another girl band would never cut through. “We’ve heard so many times, why should anyone care about another ‘female’ rock duo, but we decided that we weren’t going to listen to anyone else but what our gut told us. This song is about doing what you want and not apologizing for it.”
The song is accompanied by a D.I.Y. music video directed by the band and shot on an iPhone in their apartment during the quarantine. A visual so strong you’d think it was shot on a soundstage by a big name director...but once again the band has proven they can do it themselves, their way, regardless of life’s challenges. “Command Sisters is my sister Charlotte writing these songs while I create the image that embodies our music. We want our world to be something you can’t look away from even if you try to,” Sarah says.
“We’re two sisters who love making music,” Charlotte leaves off. “I want listeners to see that. We pour our hearts and souls into this. Hopefully, it makes you feel something.”
“On a deeper level, this feels like our life purpose,” Sarah concludes. “We try to make our music and career an example of perseverance, staying strong, and continuing to follow your passion.”
Premiered May 15th, 2020
Command Sisters - I Can Do What I Want To (Official Video)
Command Sisters - I Like It (Official Video)
Duffy - Mercy (Command Sisters cover)
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