Surprise Chef’s music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilize time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world.
Hailing from just outside Melbourne, their first two albums, All News Is Good News and Daylight Savings (released in 2020) precipitated a cult-like fervour around the band. They were championed by DJs and tastemakers who spread Surprise Chef’s music from their home studio to audiences in every corner of the globe. The band were considered such a revelation amongst aficionados of funk and soul that in 2022 they were signed to Big Crown Records, a Brooklyn-based label who are considered to be on the cutting edge of the genre.
The quintet’s cinematic sound references funk, jazz, and the samples that form the foundation of hip-hop. On stage, expect to be taken on a virtuosic journey of masterful synth explorations, percussive break-downs, atmospheric colour and deep grooves.