Brian Chase

Brian Chase (born February 12, 1978) is an American drummer and drone musician who plays in the New York rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. He was ranked at #50 in Gigwise's list of The Greatest Drummers of All Time.[1] He plays drums with traditional grip.[2]

For the basketball player, see Brian Chase (basketball). For the unrelated Wikipedia editor, see Seigenthaler incident.
Brian Chase
Brian Chase in 2016
Brian Chase in 2016
Background information
Born (1978-02-12) February 12, 1978
OriginLong Island, New York, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, fusion, drone
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums, guitar
Years active1990s–present
LabelsInterscope, Heathen Skulls
Websitewww.yeahyeahyeahs.com

Career

Chase met Karen O at Ohio's Oberlin College, and he joined the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2000 after the original drummer left the trio.[3]

Starting at college, Chase played for the rock band The Seconds.[4] Chase has been described by the New York Times as "a consummate music nerd, a conservatory-trained jazz drummer who still plays in the city’s experimental scene."[5]

Outside of his rock work with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Chase has performed in a number of experimental duos with other musicians such as Stefan Tcherepnin and Seth Misterka, with whom he released a CD Duo on the Australian Heathen Skulls label in 2007.[6] Other musicians he has played with include Jessica Pavone, Mary Halvorson, Yonatan Gat, Moppa Elliott, and groups Oakley Hall, Blarvuster, and klezmer-fusionists The Sway Machinery.[7]

In May 2010 the Chase/Misterka Duo performed at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival[8] and then a month-long Australian tour. A second record The Shape of Sound was released to coincide.[9]

In 2013, Chase released the album Drums & Drones.[5] A follow-up, Drums & Drones II, was released in 2018 by Canadian label ICM.[10] Chase's drone work has been inspired by his time working at La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela's Dream House, NYC.[11]

Chase founded and operates Chaikin Records, a label named after his family's original name.[12]

References
  1. "The Greatest Drummers Of All Time!". Gigwise. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  2. "Brian Chase and Seth Misterka". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  3. Phares, Heather (2002-05-17). "Yeah Yeah Yeahs". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  4. Motia, Shahryar (March 14, 2006). "No No No Wave". Music. Village Voice. Archived from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
  5. Goodman, Lizzy. "Get Yer Yeah Yeah Yeahs Out". Retrieved 2018-07-28.
  6. "Heathen Skulls". Heathen Skulls. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  7. Pasternack, Alex (October 10, 2007). "Can't Get Enough of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (interview)". thebeijinger.com blog. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  8. "MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 2". AusJazz Blog. May 4, 2010.
  9. "Heathen Skulls". Heathen Skulls. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  10. "Drums & Drones II, by Brian Chase". ICM. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
  11. "Brian Chase On "Drums and Drones: Decade" - Ravelin Magazine". Ravelin Magazine. 2018-05-29. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
  12. "Chaikin Records – About". Chaikin Records. Retrieved 19 March 2022.



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