Lately I’ve been asking myself a strange little question: “What are you living?” Like, what are you dragging through the day with you? A melody? A memory? A mission? A grudge? Are you living noise? Beauty? Algorithms? Regret? Are you living yo » Continue Reading
π³ Black Walnut Trees and the Quiet Magic of Boundaries π° Black walnut trees are wild. Not just because they’re beautiful, or because their wood is dark and lovely—but because they draw strong boundaries. Through a natural chemical called juglone , they gently say, “this space is mine.” And I think there’s som » Continue Reading
Hey friends — just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s been supporting my music lately. From streaming the album to sharing weird poems, grabbing merch, joining our Facebook groups, or just sending a kind word — it really means a lot. Steve Chab Band is just a few of us making honest, poetic emo rock in basements and bedrooms, hoping it connects with someone. We’ve got tours, art » Continue Reading
I put ΧΧ΄Χ at the top of our lyric book. It's a Hebrew acronym for "Baruch HaShem," which means, "Bless the name of God!" It's kinda like a blessing upon the book in hopes that it blesses God and whoever reads it. » Continue Reading
Here's a poem about that called … "Problem Hiding Problems" Before the arborist came, two walnut trees blocked my view of the city. Fruit pummeled the aluminum roof. From dusk to dawn, it woke me with a thunderous drum. They blackened my hands and knees; the yard was packed. Picking rotten walnuts off a hill in the back. The wretched fruit I never ate. I smelled the ground and cursed them as we wa... » Continue Reading
My band‘s humble little sticker made a surprise cameo on No Treaty’s bass amp in their new video. Our logo is now officially metal… hahaha!! » Continue Reading
Deceptively technical songwriting pairs with obsessively intentional lyricism. Pittsburgh's Steve Chab Band distill life's finest moments into a rich blitz of emotion. Hear terse poems sung from a chapbook. Thumb through this intimate experience at live performances, summoning heart to sleeve. Unearth the lost, dissonant beauty of 90s-tinted emo. Every earful sway and buckle you with intricate rhy... » Continue Reading
Is Steve Chab Band Established? Yes, though still growing. SCB meets several key criteria: Discography: released an album and are working on a remix album. Audience Growth: gained ~1.6k Facebook followers in just 3 months. Live Performances: an acoustic tour and festival slots lined up. Press & Media: at least two podcast interviews coming up. Branding & Presence: website, music videos, social med... » Continue Reading
Ever read or watched Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream ? In Act V, a man named Bottom (as in buttocks) “encounters” promiscuous fairies on a forest stroll. Thinking it » Continue Reading