Chubby and the Gang, the British punk band known for their catchy anthemic grade A punk rock and extensive history in the UK post-hardcore scene has broken up. Formed in 2019, the band emerged as an electrifying force, known for their layered, progressive compositions and high-octane performances.
The band signed with Partisan Records to release their first full-length, Speed Kills, in February 2020. Their release shook the entire music industry. Produced by Jonah Falco, Speed Kills included two theme songs, Overcome the Monster and Fell In Love With A Girl, and cemented the band’s notoriety in the punk underground. Then in 2020, the lineup fell into place. Along with Manning-Walker, it featured peers Ethan Stahl, Tom “Razor” Hardwick, Maegan Brooks Mills, and Joe McMahon.
Chubby and the Gang were catapulted into the spotlight after their sophomore release, The Mutt’s Nuts in 2021. This album really showcased their development to powerfully expressive and technically skillful musicians. Last year, they dropped an EP, Labour of Love. This follow-up release helped to fully place them on their local music scene’s radar. The band delighted fans with a holiday double single, Chubby and the Gang Presents: A Christmas Extravaganza, released later that same year.
Manning-Walker, who’s the main creative force behind the band, has played with Violent Reaction and Arms Race. The other original members bring in some impressive and worthwhile experience from Brighton-based acts Vile Spirit and Gutter Knife. This rich musical background combined to produce the band’s distinctive sound and electrifying performances.
After four years of creating music that resonated with fans and critics alike, Chubby and the Gang has decided to part ways. Their last album, And Then There Was…, is a poignant swan song. Fans can expect a potent combination of intense rawness with deep, contemplative lyrics. This extraordinary system of artistic expression and decorum has shaped most of their practice over the decades.