CHAI

May is looking to bring us a new album from Japanese pop rock band CHAI.  I had the pleasure of seeing them perform at SXSW back in 2019 and they were absolutely delightful.  New track "ACTION" finds the ladies in more of a synthy electro-funk groove than songs past but still maintains that twee energy.  Check it out below and order the upcoming "WINK" LP here from Sub Pop.

CHAI - No More Cake

Hooray!  We've got a new single from Japanese kinda punk, kinda pop band CHAI.  Watch the video for new tune "No More Cake" below.

SXSW 2019 Day 4 Pics

Today, my wife actually got to come out and meet me for a little while.  We started at Lazarus Brewing, for a very chill and relaxed day party with some excellent craft beers and a great set by Madrid's Yawners.  After that, we headed to Hotel Vegas for Levitation's party and an absolutely blistering, ripping set from Amyl and The Sniffers.  Some other highlights were Jess Williamson's gorgeous cover of Dwight Yoakum's "Thousand Miles From Nowhere" and bumping sets from CHAI and KOKOKO!  Here's some pics...

Yawners

Deeper

Jess Williamson

The Mystery Lights

Pinky Pinky

Combo Chimbita

Thee MVPs

Amyl and The Sniffers

Amyl and The Sniffers

Warm Drag

Numb.er

DYGL

CHAI

KOKOKO!

KOKOKO!

SXSW 2019 Day 3 Pics

As per usual at SXSW, Monday and Tuesday did not adequately prepare me for how crowded this thing can get.  Monday and Tuesday are always more chill, with fewer elbows to bump into and more room to spread out.  That being said, today was still fun, if not hotter and a tad more claustrophobic (i skipped a set by Sir Babygirl because the small, packed room was just too much).  I saw two absolutely amazing sets from CHAI and Black Midi, hopefully not the last.  Here's some pics...

Control Top

Illuminati Hotties

Empath

Pink Sweat$

CHAI

CHAI

Sasami

Black Midi

Black Midi

CHAI

I've made a lot of noise about wanting to see the ladies of Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver next week at SXSW, and that sentiment remains pure and good, but i'm also going to be really made at myself if i don't also see the ladies of Japanese (INSERT GENRE HERE) band CHAI.  I don't know what to make of them, but i know i have to see them.  Watch the bonkers video for "GREAT JOB" below and get the "Punk" LP from Burger Records next Friday.