We recently had the pleasure of meeting a relatively new band called Chop Shop and having them play the Hot Rocks Party, which we’ve been booking. And we can now say we’re thoroughly impressed with both their recordings and their live show.

Here’s a video from their performance (the first of many videos we plan on posting in the future):

Chop Shop’s sound is reminiscent of R.E.M. or early Radiohead, with strokes of Joy Division or Interpol. We suggest you download the tracks below which, while they may officially constitute a demo, really project a refreshingly self-assured confidence not always present in young groups.

“Crickets”

“Sitting In A Circle”

“Caves N’ Caves”

“Break Beat”