Chess Club, a new duo project featuring Champagne (Adam Chase) on drums and Paris (Danny Darress) on keys and vocals, combines humorous themes with serious musicianship on its debut EP, They Wanted a Demo.
Featuring contributions from A-list players Isaiah Sharkey (guitar) and Felix Pastorius (bass), They Wanted a Demo includes four playful songs recorded live at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC. The lyrics address relatable but rarely sung-about experiences like getting caught trying to read someone’s shirt, wanting to offer a date a breath mint, and trying to end a relationship without saying, “It’s Not Me, It’s You”.
The funny tone of the project is balanced by well-crafted compositions, expert playing and soulful vocals, and top-notch production. The EP was mixed by Vulfpeck‘s Cory Wong.
Listen to They Wanted a Demo below. The EP is available now on all streaming platforms.
Chess Club made its live debut in September and recently played shows with Durand Jones & The Indications and Pink Talking Fish. Follow Chess Club on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to stay up to date on the project, and for more information, visit the band’s website.
Chess Club – They Wanted A Demo