Since breaking out in 2018, CHAI have been associated with explosive joy. At their live shows, the Japanese four-piece of identical twins MANA (lead vocals and keys) and KANA (guitar), drummer YUNA, and bassist-lyricist YUUKI have become known for buoyant displays of eclectic and clever songwriting, impressive musicianship, matching outfits, delightful choreography, and sheer relief. At the core of their music, CHAI have upheld a stated mission to deconstruct the standards of beauty and cuteness that can be so oppressive in Japan. Their third full-length and first for Sub Pop, 'WINK' contains CHAI's mellowest and most minimal music, and also their most affecting and exciting songwriting by far. While the band leaned into a more personal sound, 'WINK' is also the first CHAI album to feature contributions from outside producers (Mndsgn, YMCK) as well as a feature from the Chicago rapper-singer Ric Wilson.
Track Listing:
1. Donuts Mind If I Do - CHAI
2. Maybe Chocolate Chips (Feat. Ric Wilson) - CHAI
3. ACTION - CHAI
4. END - CHAI
5. PING PONG! (Feat. YMCK) - CHAI
6. Nobody Knows We Are Fun - CHAI
7. It's Vitamin C - CHAI
8. IN PINK (Feat. Mndsgn) - CHAI
9. KARAAGE - CHAI
10. Miracle - CHAI
11. Wish Upon a Star - CHAI
12. Salty - CHAI
Year of Production: 2021
