Hey Champ are from the middle of America and are quite cool. If I had a functional band I would be quite chuffed if we sounded something quite like Hey Champ. The trio hail from Rockford Illinois (near Chicago) and produce simple yet convincing electro-pop rock music.
Admittedly Hey Champ sound like a dormant 80’s band that has been re-awoken in the contemporary age and simply dusted off their instruments and kept playing, yet their electro-pop product has a little something more to it. The marriage of synths and guitars feels natural and complimentary with neither instrument competing with the other, instead contributing to a congruent overall sound. Their music is light and fun without sounding pretentious. There isn’t much too it, just good fun stuff. They also turn out quality remixes and their rework of Passion Pit’s little secrets is an excellent example.
Hey Champ are signed to fledgling label Townie Records and their debut record is set for release in July so keep an eye out for that. In the mean time you can download two tracks from their website or down below.
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