Chubby & The Gang Sign To Flatspot Records & Reveal New Single “The Bonnie Banks”

Charlie Manning is Chubby And The Gang. The 30 something year old born and bred Londoner, kicked off the project in 2019 with the intention of blending hardcore punk with the most infectious elements of ’70’s rock ‘n roll and doo-wop. Charlie brought in a “gang” of rotating instrumentalists performing on the Speed Kills (2020) and The Mutt’s Nuts (2021) albums. Fast forward to now and Chubby And The Gang has joined long-running hardcore label Flatspot Records and shared his new single, The Bonnie Banks.

The Bonnie Banks is an ode to London and just thinking things are going to be okay. Lead by lively guitar, the song has an infectious, but rough around the edges delivery. Manning’s storytelling nature of the track leads to repetitive refrain that is begging to be shouted along with. The accompanying video, that was directed by Nick Suchak and produced by Dan Matthews, follows a contemplative Manning along the banks of the Thames. Chubby And The Gang will also performing on June 15th at Flatspot World in London alongside Scowl, Jivebomb and Stiff Meds.