On their debut album out today, Chico blend hardcore aggression with alternative groove that rides across ten enticing tracks. From the opening notes of “CLCC” through “Don’t Wanna Be Here,” the band keep a dynamic approach through sweltering riffs, laid-back melodies, and a mix of shouted and sung vocals. Tracks balance from ready to incite a mosh pit to totally blissed out, perfect for the end of summer feeling. The record dives through what it feels like to have a dream and revolve your entire life around it, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it.
Vocalist Lance Gibson expands:
“The record kind of touches on all of the emotions that making being in a band your life entails – joy, struggle, doubt, determination, pride, spite, and more. At times it can feel like a one sided relationship; you give it all your time, money, and effort but you get nothing in return more often than not.”
Stream Chico HERE and purchase the album through New Morality Zine.
Chico was produced by Taylor Hecocks at his home studio in Orange, CA with drums recorded with Adam Castilla at Brick Mansion Recordings in Fullerton, and mixing and mastering by Scott Goodrich from San Francisco.
On August 21st, Chico will celebrate the with a release show in Los Angeles, CA at AboveTheBridge with support from Pop Free, Free From Concern, and Low Boy. Starting September 25th the band will join Death Lens on tour through Texas and California. Full dates below.
Chico is Lance Gibson – vocals, Tony Rangel – drums, Danny Chavez – guitar, Jake Palma – guitar, and Dawson Souisa – bass.
