I had the pleasure of returning to WHUP in Hillsborough, NC last week. My performance / interview on Pass The Hat is now available online…
whupfm.org/episode/pass-the-hat-101918-permanent-archive
The Velvet Underground
Before my gig in Jersey City last night, I went to a new exhibit in New York City called The Velvet Underground Experience. It was awesome! The name says it all, but you can find out more at velvetunderground-experience.com
I’m still going through all the photos I took, so I’ll post more soon.
Tour update #2
Last week was busy with drives from North Carolina to Virginia to New York and back to North Carolina. Everything went smoothly, and now I’m on my way back up the east coast for gigs in NJ, NY, OH, DC, and AL. Check the SHOWS page for details. I had the pleasure of returning to WHUP in Hillsborough, NC on Friday October 19th. Audio archive (and videos) coming soon.
Dia:Beacon
I played two shows in New York on Thursday, and also made time to visit one of my favorite places on earth. Here are a few highlights from my afternoon at Dia:Beacon.
Tour update #1
October tour got off to a great start last week. In between gigs, I was the Parthenon in Tennessee and an abandoned shopping mall in North Carolina (and they both looked similar). This week I’ll be in NC, CT, NY, and VA. Check the SHOWS page for details.
BTG in TMB
The Music Below recently did a feature on Begin the Glimmer. Check it out…
themusicbelow.com/2018/10/12/begin-the-glimmer-by-stephen-chopek
YES!
I played last night in Winston-Salem, NC at Foothills Brewing and YES! WEEKLY preview the show (included in my interview and Begin the Glimmer album review). John Adamian writes, “The music leans toward the energy of power-pop, but Chopek keeps things reined in, never letting the speed and muscle get the better of the songs.” Read more here…
yesweekly.com/memphis-based-singer-songwriter-releases-new-record-will-play-at-foothills-brewery
New album release day!
I'm excited to announce the release TODAY of my new album, Begin the Glimmer! You can hear it on the MUSIC page (or from your favorite online listening platforms). Recorded Harry Koniditsiotis at 5 and Dime Recording in Memphis, TN. Mixed by Doug Easley at New School Media (also in Memphis). Mastered by Tom Miller at Tritone Studios in Clayton, NC. Art by Matt DiLeo and design by Kerri Mahoney. The Memphis Flyer writes, "it sports one perfectly crafted tune after another; the end result is a shimmering folk-pop gem that leaps from the speakers". YES! Weekly says, “the music leans toward the energy of power-pop, but Chopek keeps things reined in, never letting the speed and muscle get the better of the songs”. Thank you for listening!!
Memphis Flyer interview and review
My new album, Begin the Glimmer, comes out tomorrow 10/12/18. Big thanks to Alex Greene at The Memphis Flyer for the interview and review! Read all about it…
memphisflyer.com/memphis/stephen-chopek-finds-his-memphis-groove/Content?oid=16835366
Countdown to new album...
Two days until Begin the Glimmer! New album release on Friday, October 12th!!
Let the tour begin!
October tour starts TONIGHT. This week I’ll be in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Richmond. Check the SHOWS page for details.
Mempho Fest
This weekend in Memphis, TN is the second annual Mempho Music Festival. I went yesterday and it was great! Here are some highlights from Beck, Phoenix, and Janelle Monae.
Breakthrough video
Tour dates!
October tour starts next week!! Check out the dates below, and the details on the SHOWS page.
Music Video Monday
Big thanks to Chris McCoy at The Memphis Flyer for posting my new video "Made of Puzzles" in today's Music Video Monday! (Link below.) This song is the first one on my upcoming album - Begin the Glimmer - to be released on October 12th!!
memphisflyer.com/FilmTVEtcBlog/archives/2018/10/01/music-video-monday-stephen-chopek
5 & Dime
I recorded my upcoming album, Begin the Glimmer, at 5 & Dime Recording with Harry Koniditsiotis in Memphis, TN. The official release date is October 12th, but you can hear and see the latest singles on the MUSIC and VIDEOS pages. Also be sure to sign the mailing list for all the latest news, tour dates, and exclusive offers. Thank you!
Photos by George Hancock
NIN - TN
I saw Nine Inch Nails at The Orpheum Theatre last night in Memphis, TN. The performance was epic and amazing. I’ve been listening to them for a long time, and this was my first show. Seeing them live made me realize why I like Trent Reznor’s music so much. It’s a beautiful balance of electronica, minimalist composition, and thrash metal.
Drumming 101
A minute to learn. A lifetime to master.
New album October 12th!
I'm excited to announce that my upcoming album - Begin the Glimmer - will be released on October 12th! Featuring ten songs, including the singles "Radio Caroline" and "We Live Our Day". Recorded and mixed in my new hometown of Memphis, TN. Please sign the mailing list (link below) for tour schedules, exclusive offers, and all the latest updates. Thank you!!
New video for "We Live Our Day"
I made a new video for my latest single “We Live Our Day”! Check it out on the VIDEOS page, or on YouTube from the link below. Thanks for watching!!
youtu.be/x1-14taxVy4