Although his ‚spaghetti western post-punk‘ band Chick Quest were founded and are currently based in Vienna, lead singer-songwriter and guitarist Ryan White originates from Athens, GA. Today he talks us through the Athens music scene which birthed legendary bands such as REM, Neutral Milk Hotel, and the B-52s amongst many more.
Chick Quest’s second album Model View Controller comes out on 24th February, and the quartet are playing a free show on 25th February at Rhiz here in Vienna.
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Playlist:
Chick Quest – Down In The Crypt
The B-52s – Private Idaho
Pylon – Stop It
Elf Power – The Naughty Villain
M Coast – Sail Around The World
Cars Can Be Blue – Cat Is Out
Motherfucker – Confetti (In Your Fucking Face)
The Eskimos – Sadie Maybe
Chick Quest – Exit Strategy