Following their acclaimed debut single, ‘Them’, Irish post-punk/electronic 3-piece Chalk have released their new single, ‘Velodrome’.Recorded with producer Chris W Ryan (Just Mustard, Enola Gay, NewDad), Velodrome is the second track from their upcoming EP. Their debut single, ‘Them,’ won Steve Lamacq’s 6 Music Roundtable Record of the Week in April this year. Already selected as part of the First Fifty for The Great Escape Festival 2023, Chalk has become one to watch within the Irl/UK music scene.
Gushing with angst and the thrilling musicianship of Chalk, ‘Velodrome’ is a mammoth-sounding blast to the ears. The tune spirals in an intoxicating soundscape of shrilling guitars pummeling drums and acid-baked fury. The expressive soundscape mangled within the anthemic blasts and frenzied techno elements makes for a wholly consuming listening experience. Shredding guitars gnash over mighty drum strikes and groove-infested basslines while Ross Cullen’s primal gritty vocals howl throughout as the band take hypnotic lyrics and wrap them in a manic whirlwind of instrumentation to create a relentless onslaught that is harrowingly frantic yet euphoric at the same time. ‘Velodrome’ is an impressive song that roars with the incomparable talent of Chalk.
Post-punk band, Chalk have released their debut single ‘Them’. Chalk is an Irish band based in Belfast. After meeting at film school, the band was quickly established during the summer of 2019. Chalk’s songwriting is image-driven, influenced by their filmmaking roots. Their visual style (as seen in their self-made music videos) interweaves with their sound in an evocative fashion. Their debut single, ‘Them’, was recorded with producer Chris Ryan (SORBET, Robocobra Quartet), known for his work with Irish acts Just Mustard and NewDad.
‘Them’ is a beast of a track that showcases the raucous and enthralling sound of Chalk. Filled with dance beats and catchy bass hooks the verses brood within dark eerie soundscapes before erupting into a battering instrumental assault for the chorus while spoken word vocals spit enigmatic lyrics with sinister venom; “Your shape cries and bends through me “. The vocals venture from whispered nonchalant tones to fierce wails and exclaims as the song builds to its manic rave-like crescendo. ‘Them’ is an utterly thrilling experience, the listener is treated to many musical gems on each subsequent listen from deft production to lush textures and evocative lyrics. Chalk are an exciting new addition to the post-punk scene. Keep an eye on this band.
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Author: Danu
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