New band of the day – No 827: Chief

Masters of mellow, this LA four-piece specialise in pretty melodies evocative of 1970s AmericaHometown: Santa Monica.The lineup: Evan Koga (vocals, guitar), Danny Fujikawa (vocals, guitar), Michael Fujikawa (drums), Mike Moonves (bass).The background: Chief are the latest signing to Domino, and it's always worth paying attention to a new arrival at a label that has on its roster not just Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand but also Tricky, Four Tet, Wild Beasts and Max Tundra. Chief are unlikely ...

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