Chico deliver fast ripping single ‘Can’t Be’

On August 14th California band Chico will release their debut album through New Morality Zine. Across the ten tracks on Chico, the band deliver a sweltering mix of alternative rock, punk, and hardcore full of big energy. Having already shared blistering single “Too Late” and hooky “Blur,” today the band unleash the fast ripping single “Can’t Be.” Clocking in at less than two minutes, the track gives an aggressive blow with thumping rhythms and fiery vocals. Stream it HERE.

Drummer Tony Rangel shares on the lyrical inspiration for “Can’t Be”:

“This song is about how it feels like there’s no winning the fight between your survival and happiness. You can’t help what kind of life you’re born into, but you can try your best to turn it into something you’re proud of.

For some people, dreams and aspirations can feel like luxuries; while for others, there exists no other reality but to do what you want without worrying about survival. Some people are free to make choices that could cost everything to someone less fortunate. They can tell me I’m free, but it doesn’t always feel like it.”

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

Chico Tracklist:

1. CLCC
2. Too Late
3. Big Joke
4. Die Alone
5. Blur
6. Can’t Be
7. Chico Style
8. I’m So Tired
9. Doubt It
10. Don’t Wanna Be Here

On August 21st, Chico will celebrate the with a release show in Los Angeles, CA at AboveTheBridge with support from Pop Free, Free From Concern, and Low Boy. Starting September 25th the band will join Death Lens on tour through Texas and California. Full dates below.

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, and mixing and mastering by Scott Goodrich from San Francisco.

Tour Dates:

8/21 Los Angeles, CA @ AboveTheBridge (Record Release) w/ from Pop Free, Free From Concern, and Low Boy

w/ Death Lens
9/25 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
9/26 San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
9/27 Austin, TX @ 13th Floor
9/28 Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves
9/30 Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
10/1 San Diego, CA @ Voodoo Room
10/2 Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
10/3 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy

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