A Darkly Hypnotic Journey from the Rising Gold Coast Rockers
Gold Coast’s Chavez Cartel returns with All I Know, a brand new single that plunges deep into a gritty, post-punk soundscape. A hazy, powerful journey into the five-piece’s evolving sonic world, All I Know
encapsulates Chavez Cartel’s trademark intensity and evocative lyrics, delivering sounds reminiscent of the Velvet Underground scene of the 80s with bands such as U2 and The Cure.
Formed in the lead-up to the pandemic, Chavez Cartel began honing their sound and storytelling with the release of two EPs in 2019: Lucky Lucky and Confidence Is All I’m Taking Home. As the pandemic took hold, the band doubled down on songwriting, eventually signing with End Of The Trail Records in 2023. This signing led to their critically acclaimed EP Man’s Best Friend, and an extensive East Coast tour alongside headline acts like The Reytons and The Delta Riggs. They’ve also garnered international acclaim with their debut UK performances, including shows at The Great Escape Festival and End Of The Trail Creative Showcase.
Building on this momentum, Chavez Cartel embarked on a high-profile tour of the United States in 2024, with performances at The New Colossus Festival in New York and SXSW in Austin, Texas. These experiences have propelled the band to new heights, solidifying Chavez Cartel as a band to watch on the global stage.
Arun Kendall from Backseat Mafia states, “[Chavez Cartel’s sound] is a scything, eviscerating slice of pure rock’n’roll that roams and plunders the sonic landscapes at will and delivers something completely fresh and unique.”
Reflecting on the release of All I Know, the band shared, We’re honing our writing skills and working hard to wrap up an LP in 2025. Sharing All I Know defines where our hearts are at right now and it’s an accurate expression of what we’ve been through to get here. We’re excited to give it a proper release.”
All I Know marks the start of an exciting chapter for Chavez Cartel. With even more new music in the pipeline, this powerhouse quintet is ready to continue their rise, expanding their sound and reach. Stay tuned for more. All I Know is out November 9.
