Leeds-based rock trio Default Mode Network unveils vibrant psychedelic offering “Chin Up Chuck” a radiant anthem brimming with a sense of spontaneity and warmth.
Transforming from a garage rock track into a spirited homage to legacy after the band recorded using the historic Challen piano at Abbey Road Studios – heard on The Beatles’ “A Day In The Life,” and “The Fool On The Hill,” – the track layers fuzzy guitars with bright, grunge-driven textures and playful psychedelic sweeps to capture a vibe that’s as nostalgic as it is refreshingly modern.
The anthemic track is elevated by the accompanying music video which encapsulares a whimsical touch. Inspired by the song’s playful references to rubber ducks, the visual unfolds as a “tale of two cities,” filmed across Leeds and London. Scenes shot at Soif Studios feature a surreal “duck army,” while the band’s real-life journey through London carrying a sack of 400 rubber ducks unfurls a charming layer of humor.
Visually striking yet quirky, the video matches the creative energy of the sonics to perfection as it establishes Default Mode Network as an experimental act that consistently expands their sonic palette blending melodic sensibilities with grunge-rooted layers.
With their latest single marking an evolution and new chapter in the journey, the trio who have carved out a space for themselves for their signature indie-rock textures underpinned by bluesy and psychedelic tinges continue to turn up the anticipation for their forthcoming EP The Spilling Sap & Burning Branch. Alluring, expansive and vivid in equal parts, Default Mode Network continue to reaffirm their status as a bold act to keep on your radar.
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