London’s punk icons Chubby and the Gang announce new album

London’s punk rock darlings, Chubby And The Gang, are set to release their new album, And Then There Was…, on 4th October. This marks their first new material in four years and their debut release under Flatspot Records. The band, fronted by the charismatic Charlie Manning-Walker, promises a return to their energetic roots with a fresh twist.

The lead single, ‘To Be Young’, is a punchy, glam-rock anthem featuring guest vocals from Kate Clover. The song blends the band’s punk sensibilities with a cheeky pop vibe, giving fans a taste of what’s to come. The accompanying music video, directed by Nick Suchak and produced by Dan Matthews, is a vibrant visual treat.

Charlie reflects on the inspiration behind ‘To Be Young’: “When you’re 17, you have no idea about life, you just exist. This song is romanticising that uncertainty. You make so many mistakes and you have no idea that you’re doing them.”

Here’s the full tracklist for And Then There Was…:

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1. Neither The Day, Nor The Hour
2. There’s A Devil In The Jukebox
3. To Be Young
4. The Bonnie Banks
5. The Ravelin
6. Anticop
7. Some To Make You Better, Some To Make You Sick
8. To Fade Away
9. Company I Don’t Want To Keep
10. Love Song (A Response)
11. Since You Said Goodbye
12. Trepanning
13. A Lust For More
14. Wish You Were Here
15. Two Hearts
16. Cocaine Sunday

Chubby And The Gang’s upcoming album promises to capture the raw energy and spirit that has made them a beloved fixture in the punk scene. Set your calendars for 4th October – this is one release you won’t want to miss.

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