Belfast Band Chalk Unveils Their Melancholic New Single 'Afraid'

Belfast trio Chalk has released their new single 'Frightened' through Nice Swan Records.

New EP Preview

This track serves as the second preview of their forthcoming EP, “Conditions III”, scheduled for release on February 21st via Nice Swan Records.

About the Track

Produced by Chris Ryan (NewDad, Enola Gay, Just Mustard) and Ross Cullen, “Frightened” follows a well-received support tour with IDLES. The EP was recorded in the remote northern landscape of Iceland, completing the trilogy that marked the start of their journey.

“Afraid” encapsulates the delicate blend of fear and excitement that accompanies venturing into the unknown, a testament to the growth that comes from leaving one’s comfort zone. This sentiment reflects the resilience required to move ahead,” the band shares.

The lineup consists of Ross Cullen (vocals), Benedict Goddard (guitar, synth), and Luke Niblock (drums). They were previously honored as Best Live Act at the NI Music Awards.

Their tour dates are as follows:

FEBRUARY
27 King Toots, Glasgow, UK
28 Band on the Wall, Manchester, UK

MARCH
1 Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK
4 Bodega, Nottingham, UK
6 Village Underground, London, UK
7 Strange Brew, Bristol, UK
8 Concord 2, Brighton, UK
9 Heebee Jeebee, Liverpool, UK
12 Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands
13 Trix Bar, Brussels, Belgium
14 La Lune des Pirates, Amiens, France
15 Maroquinerie, Paris, France
17 L'Astrolab, Orleans, France
18 Marché Gare, Lyon, France
20 Artteater, Cologne, Germany
21 Cantine am Berghain, Berlin, Germany
22 Turmzimmer, Hamburg, Germany
26 Lokomotiv, Bologna, Italy
27 Archie Bellezza, Milan, Italy
29 M4music Festival, Zurich, Switzerland