Gigs
April 12th, Heaven Can Wait, w. Puzzled Panther
April 13th, Broome St. Temple, w. Eddie Stern and Laurie Anderson for an event honoring Lou Reed
April 18th, Bowery Ballroom, w. Conor Oberst, Nick Zinner and more
April 30th, Pratt Manhattan Gallery, w. Zeena Parkins
Media
Videos + Photos + Bio // Selected Discography
Drums and Drones
Drums and Drones: bio + discography + media // Background and beginnings // Just Intonation
Chaikin Records
Chaikin Records, owned and operated by Brian Chase, is a record label dedicated to the musical language of the avant-garde with a special focus on the NYC community and its groundbreaking artists. For further info and catalog of releases, visit chaikinrecords.com.
Writings
food: cooking // yoga: notes // commentary: Akeidah | Toldot
music: on drum harmonics and other playing techniques of Drums and Drones (with demonstration videos), published on the blog of percussion website Liquidrum // on various topics relating to the language and appreciation of music, for arts and culture media network Talkhouse
Radio + Playlists
For about four years, Brian hosted a monthly radio program at Brooklyn’s The Lot Radio independent radio station. Select shows are available at chaikinrecords.com/community as well as many playlists showcasing the underground Brooklyn rock and experimental music scene.