The Ropes, an indie rock duo from New York City, was composed by vocalist and bassist Sharon Shy and multi-instrumentalist Toppy. The pair met as interns at a record label and bonded over shared dislikes, leading to the formation of their band. Their first release was the EP Kill Her Off in 2006. The Ropes' debut full-length album, What They Do for Fun, was released in 2008 on Production Dessinée. Music critic Allan Raible ranked it as number 15 on ABC News's 50 Best Albums of 2008. The duo continued to release EPs and singles throughout the following years, including "I Miss You Being Gone" (2010), and "Lack of Technology Made Me a Killer" (2011). They toured across the US and UK, opening for acts such as Crocodiles and The Bravery. Their second LP as The Ropes was Post-Entertainment, released in 2013.
