heavy, spacey vibes of bands like Deftones, Hum, Failure, Smashing Pumpkins–pretty different than what we’re used to hearing from Steve and Joe, but it suits them perfectly and they really bring their own flavor to it. - Brooklyn Vegan (Best Emo & Punk Songs Of May)

big Deftones energy, headblown and gauzy, slathered in both distortion and melody. A recurring guitar riff that calls back to “My Own Summer (Shove It)” only strengthens that association, but “Clouds” is much prettier than that song. - Stereogum

an absolute shredder...Hard Chiller are ready to serve up vibes, bring you to the moshpit, and become your new favorite band. - Consequence of Sound

Hard Chiller is a musical project formed by Steve Choi (RX Bandits/The Sound of Animals Fighting) and Joe Vannucchi (From Indian Lakes). Hard Chiller is an outlet for the duo's lifetime of musical consumption and inspiration. The project's debut EP, Heavy Cell, showcases a constant theme of juxtaposition. The EP skillfully blends old and new, pretty and dark, hard and chill. Choi and Vannucchi knew instinctively that they would lean into what makes them feel good to hear and play in this project. The result is a sound that is both heavy and dreamy, dense yet light. Rounded out by Casey Deitz (The Velvet Teen) on drums and Roger Camero (The Warriors, No Motiv) on bass, their debut EP is out June 28th on Born Losers Records.

FOLLOW HARD CHILLER

INSTAGRAM / BANDCAMP

Hard Chiller - 'Heavy Cell' Copper Vinyl