Chip & The Charge Ups - one of the fastest rising bands in the US – today premiered a music video for their single, “I Hope I Never Say That Out Loud.” The timing of this premiere was intended to coincide with Valentine’s Day. But the topic of the song and video is anything but a typical Valentine’s Day theme.
The recurring lyrical motif of the song is “I think I love you, but I hope I never say that out loud.” Lyrics explaining why the song’s protagonist won’t say those three words include “If I misread your clues, my self-esteem would be black and blue” and “If you locked lips on me, would it kill my best fantasy?”
“The song is about the ‘comfortable awkwardness’ of being in the friend zone, the video – complete with subtle imagery commonly seen in early February – provides a new twist for celebrating Valentine’s Day for those who are almost in love, but not quite.” - Vocalist, Chip Dominick (the artist formerly known as Chip DiMonick)
ABOUT CHIP & THE CHARGE UPS
Chip & The Charge Ups arrived like a bolt of lightning in Spring 2018!
Pittsburgh’s Chip & The Charge Ups quickly created an electrifying buzz by performing its first shows at some of the East Coast’s fastest-growing music festivals. Cultivating a modern power pop sound that traces its roots back to old-school punk, the band captivated audiences with its energetic live performances and catchy songs.
Chip & The Charge Ups’ debut single, “The Ol’ Two Niner,” is a staple on WDVE, an iconic radio station in Pittsburgh. The station uses the song as intro music for legendary Pittsburgh Penguins player and current radio announcer, Phil Bourque, when he makes his weekly morning show appearances. The band released their debut album, “Flow of the Current, Part I (+)” in September 2018 to rave reviews from the press and radio, such as:
"Full of hooks and youthfully heartfelt lyrics" – Pittsburgh Current
“A stellar release” – Empire Extreme
“It's no wonder Pittsburgh is shaking! Great music and tons of rock fun!" – BANGS Music & Entertainment Magazine
"A band who knows music is meant to evoke a good time" – Rock All Photography Music Magazine
“Definitely badass!” – The Pipeman, iHeart Radio
Emboldened by the success of their debut release, Chip & The Charge Ups are set to release their sophomore effort, “Flow of the Current, Part II (-)”, on April 5, 2019.
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