Leeds-based trio Default Mode Network return with their latest single, ‘Chin Up Chuck’, a vibrant and inventive blend of psychedelic flair, bluesy grit, and indie-rock energy. The track demonstrates the band’s evolving sound while paying subtle homage to rock’s most iconic legacies, marrying grunge-driven textures with bright, melodic sensibilities.
Originally conceived as a garage rock number, the song transformed after the band recorded on the historic Challen piano at Abbey Road Studios, the very instrument heard on The Beatles’ A Day In The Life and The Fool On The Hill. This experience infused the track with a lively, melodic edge, resulting in a dynamic, singalong-ready anthem that balances fuzz-laden guitars with playful psychedelia.
The accompanying music video underscores the band’s creative vision, blending surreal humor and whimsical visuals across Leeds and London. With anticipation growing for their 2026 EP The Spilling Sap & Burning Branch, ‘Chin Up Chuck’ solidifies Default Mode Network’s reputation as a band capable of bridging eras, fusing classic influences with a fresh, contemporary psychedelic rock aesthetic.
