California rock band CHICO kick off summer the right way with a music video for their hooky single “Blur.” The clip, directed and edited by drummer Tony Rangel, follows the band through a fish eye lens getting into antics before playing a show. The track’s bouncy riffs, baked rhythms, punchy drums, and swaying vocals offer up an infectious blend that expertly previews their forthcoming debut album, Chico, out August 14th through New Morality Zine.

Speaking on “Blur,” drummer Tony Rangel shares:
“It’s about facing the question ‘should I give it up?’ You spend endless hours trying to make something work, so much that you wish there was something to blame for it not working out, but you ultimately know it’s up to you to keep trying. I have a problem of neglecting sleep for things like writing, band practices, working late nights to make up for missed work for music stuff. So much missed sleep that I tend to fall asleep at the wheel often, which would worry anyone’s mother.”

Across the ten tracks on Chico, the band deliver a sweltering mix of alternative rock, punk, and hardcore full of big energy. 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. The debut album from 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. The record was mixed and mastered by Scott Goodrich from San Francisco.

Chico is available for preorder on vinyl and CD through New Morality Zine.

Chico is Lance Gibson - vocals, Tony Rangel - drums, Danny Chavez - guitar, Jake Palma - guitar, and Dawson Souisa - bass.