Cops, The www.thecops.com.au
Sydney rock–combo The Cops generated much interest on the back of their highly successful debut album, ‘Stomp On Tripwires’, released in 2004.
Throughout 2004-2005, they played nearly 100 shows in support of the record, including tours with Blondie, The Von Bondies, The Donnas, The Black Keys, Grinspoon and The Dirtbombs as well as the Falls ; Homebake & Big Day Out festivals.
The Libertines’ Carl Barat named The Cops’ ‘Stomp On Tripwires’ as his favourite international album in that year’s end of year NME.
In September of 2006, Inertia Recordings signed The Cops to an exclusive recording agreement. The first fruits of the relationship will be a brand new EP due for release in November, recorded by Magoo (Regurgitator, Midnight Oil) and Simon Carter (The Cops) and mixed by Paul McKercher (You Am I, Sarah Blasko).
Currently in preparation for the recording of their sophomore album, the band has been busy writing and honing an incredible set of songs, and will step into the studio in November 2006 to record the album, due for release
in early 2007.
The Cops’ new EP, featuring the single “Call Me Anytime”, is released in November 2006 .
