The track encompasses everything that is so great about the band: their pub–punk, in your face, “we don’t care what you think” attitude is at the forefront. The track opens with a lap steel/slide guitar section that is straight out of the Keith Richards playbook before the band launch into their no-holds-barred raucous punk track. Frontman Charlie Manning’s lyrics explore themes of inequality and rage against systematic injustice with a fury that puts you firmly in his shoes.

The track is out now on streaming services, but it is getting a vinyl release next month. A super-limited 7” single is out for preorder now, which includes b-side ‘Life’s Lemons’. Chubby & co signed to Partisan records following their debut, making them contemporaries with legends of the post–punk revival scene IDLES and Fontaines DC, as well as a variety of other esteemed acts.

The five–piece have also announced a full on UK tour, due to take place in November. The band are due to take to the road this winter, covering the length and breadth of the country, taking in a variety of venues that hold legendary status amongst independent music fans. The extensive tour takes them into Ireland and some exceptional venues that really capture the piss and vinegar punk spirit.

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Chubby And The Gang are a properly exciting band who embody everything that I love about punk- they’re angry at the state of the world and they’re going to write some balls to the wall, brilliantly ferocious songs about it. If ‘Speed Kills’ was anything to go by, then whatever this group bring out next is going to be massive: keep your eye on Chubby & co because they’re bound to explode.

The British Music Embassy typically takes over a venue every year at SXSW in Austin, Texas, putting a spotlight on the best new music from around the UK. As the festival is virtual this year due to the ongoing global health crisis, the British Music Embassy has recorded live performances which can be watched on the SXSW portal. A selection of performances will also be made available after Easter for all to view on SXSW’s YouTube channel.

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The full British Music Embassy line-up for SXSW Online 2021 includes 404 Guild, Afronaut Zu,  Anna B Savage, Baby Queen, Beauty Sleep, Black Country, New Road, Chubby and The Gang, Connie Constance, Do Nothing, Drug Store Romeos, Ego Ella May, Enola Gay, Finn Askew, The Goa Express, IDER, Katy J Pearson, Lau.ra, Lilla Vargen, Matilda Mann, The Mysterines, Nayana IZ, Olivia Dean, Onipa, Penelope Isles, Phoebe Green, Porij, PVA, Ryan McMullan, Sinead O’Brien, Squid, Tayo Sound, TV Priest, Virginia Wing, Walt Disco and Yard Act.

Speaking about the event in a press release, Paul Pacifico, Chief Executive Officer at AIM said; “We’re delighted to be returning as a British Music Embassy partner for SXSW 2021. It has always been a key stepping stone for the careers of independent artists, and a valuable way to accelerate their journeys on the international stage. Although we can’t attend in person this year, the positioning of British Music within the virtual showcase platform is the next best thing and a crucial moment to showcase exciting British talent to the world.”

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lilla Vargen shared her excitement about being on the virtual line-up saying; “The past year has been devastating for live music, and SXSW being able to go ahead in some form is a light at the end of the tunnel, and hopefully can signal the return of more opportunities like this. I can’t wait to head to Austin when it is safe to do so.”

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The British Music Embassy is brought to you this year by AIM, BBC, BPI, the Department for International Trade, PPL, PRS for Music, and PRS Foundation, with further support from ATC, media partner DIY Magazine and Belfast City Council. Since 2008 it has hosted over 450 UK artists, positioning them in front of a global audience in order to help them to break into new markets and advance their careers. The British Music Embassy also uses UK-only production and equipment, giving artists from the UK an unparalleled platform on the world music stage.

Check out the SXSW showcase at The British Music Embassy through the SXSW portal or on SXSW’s YouTube channel.