Gigs
September 9th, Bowery Palace, w. Sasha Dobson and band
September 17th, Roulette, w. Katie Young, Olivia Block, Ben Lamar Gay and Yarn/Wire. In celebration of Katie’s album release, BIOMES, on Chaikin Records
October 8th and 10th, Nublu and Shapeshifter (respectively), w. Ava Rocha and band. Ava is an incredible musician/artist in town from Brazil!
October 15th, Mama Tried, trio w. Sandy Ewen and Tim Dahl
November 5th, Nublu Classic, w. Louie Belogenis and Adam Lane
November 7th, The Stone, w. Zeena Parkins and Brandon Lopez
November 23rd, Roulette, w. percussion group Talujon
December 9th, The Stone, trio w. Ikue Mori and Yuka Honda
Media
Videos + Photos + Bio // Selected Discography
Drums and Drones
Drums and Drones: bio + discography + media // Background and beginnings // Just Intonation
Chaikin Records
Chaikin Records, owned and operated by Brian Chase, is a record label dedicated to the musical language of the avant-garde with a special focus on the NYC community and its groundbreaking artists. For further info and catalog of releases, visit chaikinrecords.com.
Writings
food: cooking // yoga: notes // commentary: Akeidah | Toldot | Vayechi
music: on drum harmonics and other playing techniques of Drums and Drones (with demonstration videos), published on the blog of percussion website Liquidrum // on various topics relating to the language and appreciation of music, for arts and culture media network Talkhouse
Radio + Playlists
For about four years, Brian hosted a monthly radio program at Brooklyn’s The Lot Radio independent radio station. Select shows are available at chaikinrecords.com/community as well as many playlists showcasing the underground Brooklyn rock and experimental music scene.
contact: [email protected]
