News From CHAPPO

CHAPPO has recently released their music video for "5-0." The band says, "There are no singing nipples this time, but there ARE some teenagers getting it on in bathroom stalls, taking pills, and driving recklessly." You can find the "5-0" video posted below.

 

If you're interested in catching CHAPPO live soon, check out their upcoming tour dates for their Fall Soiree Tour:

 

OCT 21 – Brooklyn, NY: 151 Kent – Rooftop Party and "5–0" screening

OCT 22 – Long Branch, NJ: Brighton Bar

OCT 26 – Philadelphia, PA: The Fire

OCT 28 – Richmond, VA: House Party (RVA Magazine)

OCT 30 – Charlotte, NC: Evening Muse

OCT 31 – Athens, GA: FreakFest Party

NOV 01 – Atlanta, GA: The Basement

NOV 02 – Durham, NC: Motorco Music Hall

NOV 03 – Washington, DC: The Pinch with Nicos Gun

 

CHAPPO: Essential Songs To Know

Here is a selection of CHAPPO songs that every music fanatic should be aware of. These songs really exemplify CHAPPO's style of "pscychedelic soul, island romance pop, and space rock" along with their uncommon type of creativity. 

1.) "Hell No" - from the album Moonwater

2.) "What Are You Kids On?" - from the album Moonwater

3.) "Sci-Fi Bandits" - from the EP Plastique Universe

4.) "Petrified Sand" - From the EP Plastique Universe

5.) "Come Home" - from the EP Plastique Universe

6.) "5-0" - from the album Moonwater

7.) "Rattle The Bone" - from the album Media Machine

8.) "Media Machine" - from the album Media Machine

The Lesser Known Band of The Week: CHAPPO

CHAPPO is one of my favorite bands. I don't remember where I came across them, but I know I have been listening to their music for several years now.  I got to see the band perform this past weekend at the Bunbury Music Festival in Cincinnati, OH.  After the show I headed over to their "Meet & Greet" session, and I must say they are wonderful both on and off stage. They're an incredible band to see live. If you ever have the opportunity to see CHAPPO, do so! You will be glad you did. 

Band Bio:

CHAPPO is a four-member band out of Brooklyn. The band was formed in 2007 and consists of Baton Rouge native lead singer/songwriter and guitarist Alex Chappo and Seattle-born keyboardist Chris Olson, drummer Zac Colwell, and guitarist Dave Feddock. They have a very unique sound, a blend of psychedelic and post-punk influenced indie rock. 

They released their debut independent album, Media Machine, in 2008. The EP Plastique Universe followed in 2010. In 2012, CHAPPO released their sophomore full-length album, Moonwater, on Majordomo Records in partnership with their own label, Rouse Records. You can find more on CHAPPO at their website.

Below is the music video for CHAPPO's song "Come Home," on their EP Plastique Universe. This is a somewhat well known song, as it was used for the 4th generation Ipod Touch commercial in 2010.  It's a fun song with catchy lyrics and a good beat. Enjoy! 

There will be more to come on CHAPPO throughout the week! Keep checking back!