Chew Lips (sometimes written as CHEW LiPS ) are a South London based dance-pop trio, formed in spring of 2008 [1]. They consist of singer Tigs, and multi-instrumentalists Will Sanderson and James Watkins. [2]

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History

After forming in early 2008, and writing ten songs in their first rehearsal session, ^[3] the band played its first gig at a friends' house party in New Cross on May 10 2008. ^[4] After performing fourteen live shows, they were asked by BBC DJ Steve Lamacq to feature on the BBC Introducing stage at the Electric Proms in October 2008. ^[5] Their name comes from a character in the Brendan Behan book Borstal Boy . ^[6]

Music

Chew Lips has been described as "minimal dance-pop" and "coupling techno beats with smart-mouthed edgy vocals", influenced by LCD Soundsystem and Prince ^[7] and "Classic Pop", ^[4]. The Guardian said they "haven't yet mastered the killer hook or knockout chorus," but NME say "They've been together barely 12 months, but they've already got the capital in their pockets and have (in 'Solo') produced one of the most exciting singles of the year." The Fly magazine, in reviewing the Solo single, said that Chew Lips made "electronic pop that will get wedged in your brain from first listen" ^[9]

Discography

"Solo" (Kitsuné) - Jan 2009 "Salt Air" (Kitsuné) - Released July 2009 (Digital - 6th Physical - 13th)

References

1. CHEW LiPS Q Radio introduction page
2. Guardian new band of the day
3. AllinLondon biog
4. Altsounds biog
5. Introducing...Chew Lips
6. 321 - Chew Lips
7. Chew Lips at BBC Electric Proms review
8. Altsounds biog
9. CHEW LiPS Single reviews