Irish post-punk/electronic merchants Chalk have released their new single, Static. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
The new track is a primer for their debut UK and Irish headline tour later this year and follows previous singles Them and Velodrome. The three-piece are based in Belfast and was formed in 2019 after meeting at film school.
Speaking about Static, Ross Cullen of Chalk says: "We wanted to explore the feeling of not knowing your place in the world. Living within order and regime, following instructions.
"`Stand up straight, a pre-owned smile/There's been a knock at my door, they’re gonna try and burn me down’ But then subverting from the social norms and gaining control. Creating a path for yourself, confronting the uncertainty and risks.
Our new single 'Static' is out now, available on all streaming services. The official visualiser is also out on YouTube, which you can watch here: https://t.co/LIFqOPGez4
— Chalk (@chalk_band) February 9, 2023
Produced + mixed by @hellochrisryan
Co-produced by Ross Cullen
Mastered by @mattcolton at Metropolis pic.twitter.com/xAt31DHAuq
"`Searching for something to do, just to keep myself right’." Reaching the end of that path and waiting for fulfilment but you’re not sure when it will come or if it will at all."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
We all studied film together We watch films and write lyrics as we watch. We love chicken wings.
How would you describe your music?
Gothic techno punk.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Preoccupations. The Prodigy. Death Grips.
What was the first gig you went to?
Ross: Foals, 3Arena, 2016 Luke: Keith Jarrett Trio in Nice.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Ross: Ministry of Sound compilation CD. Luke: In Rainbows, Radiohead.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Ross: New Factory by Italia 90. Luke: Contortion by Sextile.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Luke: "I’m blue da ba dee da ba da" - Blue, Eiffel 65.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Ross: Aphex Twin - #3. Luke: Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can find us on all streaming services and Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
