Cords — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 18 Cords setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Grote Zaal, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Cords live: key facts
Gigvault documents 18 Cords concerts from 1992 to 2026 in 10 cities across 2 countries.
- Most played city: Amsterdam (4 shows)
- Most played venue: Kleine Zaal, Amsterdam (3 shows)
- Typical set length: 13 songs (median of the last 18 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-09-18 — Leith Franklin Academical Beige (FAB) Cricket Club, Edinburgh
Cords — artist information
Cords hit the stage like a structural failure, a feedback-drenched collision of jagged noise and visceral, punk-fueled momentum. The sound is thick and industrial, dragging indie melodies through a furnace of distortion that leaves the air tasting like ozone and sweat. Down in the pit, the rhythm section functions as a blunt instrument, pummeling the ribcages of a crowd that moves in a frantic, unchoreographed surge. It is a gloriously abrasive ritual, transforming the venue into a claustrophobic pressure cooker of raw, amplified catharsis.
Genres: indie, punk, metal, rock, noise rock.
Cords setlist — Grote Zaal, Eindhoven, Netherlands (2022-11-19)
10 songs, in the order played:
- Gasping
- Fleamarket
- My Dearest Friend
- Sugar Riot
- Blue Chaos
- Mirror
- Daystar
- Eat Your Heart Out
- Kitty Grip
- Dazzlin' Confetti
Full setlist page for this show
Earlier Cords setlists
Cords setlist — Burgerweeshuis, Deventer, Netherlands (2019-12-28)
16 songs, in the order played:
- Gasping
- Fleamarket
- My Dearest Friend
- Dreamsong
- Blue Chaos
- 24 Hrs
- Singing Bird
- The Wind Was There
- The Chase
- Sugar Riot
- Eat Your Heart Out
- Daystar
- Dazzlin' Confetti
- Mirror
- Kitty Grip
- T.V. Eye
Cords setlist — Poppodium Metropool, Hengelo, Netherlands (2009-07-03)
4 songs, in the order played:
- Blue Chaos
- Kitty Grip
- Dreamsong
- Mirror
Cords setlist — OJC Nirwana, Lierop, Netherlands (1999-08-14)
10 songs, in the order played:
- Dancing Barefoot
- Sugar Riot
- El Presidente
- Hibernate
- 24 Hrs
- Rain Rain
- Blue Chaos
- Snowball
- Dazzlin' Confetti
- Mirror
Cords setlist — Bullit, Eindhoven, Netherlands (1999-04-08)
7 songs, in the order played:
- La Luna
- Red Crushed Pepper
- Snowball
- Metropolis
- 4 Years
- Hey Susan
- Hibernate
Cords setlist — Kleine Zaal, Amsterdam, Netherlands (1999-04-05)
13 songs, in the order played:
- Boisbelle
- El Presidente
- Red Crushed Pepper
- Hibernate
- 24 Hrs
- 4 Years
- Snowball
- Metropolis
- Rain Rain
- Kitty Grip
- Blue Chaos
- Paw
- Hey Susan
Cords setlist — Hedon, Zwolle, Netherlands (1999-01-11)
8 songs, in the order played:
- Red Crushed Pepper
- Snowball
- Metropolis
- Rain Rain
- 4 Years
- Hibernate
- Hey Susan
- Paw
Cords setlist — OJC Fuse, Bakel, Netherlands (1998-04-04)
14 songs, in the order played:
- Boisbelle
- True Heroes
- Sugar Riot
- Hibernate
- Mirror
- 24 Hrs
- Stargazer
- Dazzlin' Confetti
- Kitty Grip
- I Wanna Be Your Dog
- The Swimmer
- Blue Chaos
- Venus
- Dancing Barefoot
Cords setlist — Villa 65 (Nozems-a-GoGo), Hilversum, Netherlands (1997-10-02)
6 songs, in the order played:
- True Heroes
- Boisbelle
- The Wind Was There
- Lucky Beans
- Kitty Grip
- Dancing Barefoot
Cords setlist — John Peel Sessions, Maida Vale Studios, London, United Kingdom (1993-06-22)
5 songs, in the order played:
- Angellust
- Second Skin
- Storm
- Taurus (Star)
- Big Show
- 2010-03-26 — Burgerweeshuis, Deventer, Netherlands
The Chase · Sugar Riot · Eat Your Heart Out · Fleamarket · Daystar · My Dearest Friend · Pages · Blue Chaos · White Plains · Kitty Grip … +6 more - 1999-05-01 — OJC Nirwana, Lierop, Netherlands
Boisbelle · Sugar Riot · El Presidente · Red Crushed Pepper · Hibernate · 24 Hrs · Metropolis · Rain Rain · Kitty Grip · Blue Chaos … +6 more - 1999-04-08 — Effenaar, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Boisbelle · Sugar Riot · El Presidente · Red Crushed Pepper · Hibernate · 24 Hrs · 4 Years · Metropolis · Rain Rain · Kitty Grip … +6 more - 1998-01-16 — Effenaar, Eindhoven, Netherlands
All or Nothing · Sugar Riot · Boisbelle · Stargazer · 24 Hrs · Fleamarket · Dazzlin' Confetti · Kitty Grip · True Heroes · Dancing Barefoot … +5 more - 1997-10-08 — Kleine Zaal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
All or Nothing · Sugar Riot · The Swimmer · True Heroes · Boisbelle · Lucky Beans · The Wind Was There · 24 Hrs · Kitty Grip · Dazzlin' Confetti … +4 more - 1997-10-05 — Kleine Zaal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
All or Nothing · Sugar Riot · The Swimmer · True Heroes · Boisbelle · Lucky Beans · The Wind Was There · 24 Hrs · Kitty Grip · Dazzlin' Confetti … +4 more - 1996-12-22 — Grote Zaal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Girl Without a Smile · Sugar Riot · 24 Hrs · Fleamarket · Dancing Barefoot · Kitty Grip · Online with Jesus · Dazzlin' Confetti · Blue Chaos · Mirror - 1992-07-28 — John Peel Sessions, Maida Vale Studios, London, United Kingdom
Gasping · My Dearest Friend · Plastic Sister · Mirror
45 Cords setlists are known in total; the most recent 18 are shown here.
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Songs Cords plays most often live
Across the last 18 Cords concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Chaos | 13 of 18 | 72% |
| Kitty Grip | 13 of 18 | 72% |
| Dazzlin' Confetti | 11 of 18 | 61% |
| Sugar Riot | 11 of 18 | 61% |
| 24 Hrs | 10 of 18 | 56% |
| Mirror | 10 of 18 | 56% |
| Boisbelle | 8 of 18 | 44% |
| Dancing Barefoot | 8 of 18 | 44% |
| Hibernate | 8 of 18 | 44% |
| Snowball | 6 of 18 | 33% |
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Artists related to Cords
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Cities where Cords played
- Concerts in Edinburgh
- Concerts in Eindhoven — 4 shows
- Concerts in Amsterdam — 4 shows
- Concerts in London — 2 shows
Venues where Cords played
- Cords at Burgerweeshuis, Deventer — 2 shows
- Cords at Effenaar, Eindhoven — 2 shows
- Cords at Hedon, Zwolle
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Cords played?
Cords shows on Gigvault are documented in 10 cities, including Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Deventer, Lierop and London. Venues include Kleine Zaal in Amsterdam, Burgerweeshuis in Deventer, John Peel Sessions, Maida Vale Studios in London and OJC Nirwana in Lierop.
When did Cords last play?
The most recent Cords show on record is 2026-09-18 at Leith Franklin Academical Beige (FAB) Cricket Club, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
How many Cords concerts are on Gigvault?
18 Cords concerts are documented, from 1992 to 2026 across 10 cities.
When is Cords playing live next?
No Cords dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-09-18 at Leith Franklin Academical Beige (FAB) Cricket Club, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find Cords setlists?
18 setlists by Cords are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.
How many songs does Cords play live?
Cords typically plays 13 songs — most concerts land between 7 and 15 across the last 18 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Cords open with?
Cords varies the opener — 11 different opening songs across the last 18 concerts, most often "Boisbelle" (4 times).
What song does Cords close with?
Cords varies the closing song — 9 different closers across the last 18 concerts, most often "Mirror" (6 times).
Which songs does Cords always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 18 Cords concerts. The closest is "Blue Chaos" at 13 of 18.
What rare songs has Cords played recently?
13 songs appeared only once across the last 18 concerts, among them Big Show, Girl Without a Smile, I Wanna Be Your Dog, La Luna, Online with Jesus, Pages, Plastic Sister, Second Skin.
Does Cords play the same setlist every night?
No — Cords changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 5 of roughly 11 songs.