An undeniable force in global club culture, Chippy Nonstop returns with a fiery two-track release, ‘Famous’, landing 6th June via HARD Recs. Renowned for her genre-blending sound and infectious energy, Chippy continues to push boundaries with two tracks that channel the spirit of the rave into something personal and provocative. Driven by bold vocals, thumping production and her signature no-rules approach, this release is a dancefloor-ready meditation on identity, desire, and fleeting euphoria.
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Built from the pulse of queer rave culture and rooted in raw club aesthetics, ‘Famous’ taps into the glossy appeal and darker undercurrents of fame, exploring how it allows for the projection of an ideal self. In contrast, ‘Talkshit’ turns up the volume with bratty flair and high-speed drums— a celebration of nightlife as both escape and spectacle. Together, the tracks tell a story of indulgence and introspection, with Chippy’s voice as the guiding light.
“I’m so excited to put out new music! If you know me, you know I love to dance, have a good time, and make everyone feel free to be themselves or whoever they want to be for the night. That’s exactly what these songs do for the listener. In all my songs, I write to the music and what I feel the music intends for me to do with it. I like using my vocals as an instrument to add another element to the song, but there’s always a meaning. Fame has always been an interesting concept to me… I wanted to touch on it in ‘Famous’ and build on the other sides of it with ‘Talkshit’— the indulgence in partying and having fun in the fleeting moments, but how long does it last, and what does it turn into as the story develops.” – Chippy Nonstop.
Having performed at iconic spots from Panorama Bar to SXSW, and played standout sets for Boiler Room and Mixmag, Chippy’s reputation as a global club icon is well-earned. She’s also delivered acclaimed mixes for BBC Radio 1, Resident Advisor, and BBC 6Music, while being spotlighted by the likes of Vogue, Fader, VICE, and more. Her music transcends both genre and geography—a reflection of her cross-continental upbringing (UAE, Zambia, Canada, US), her Indian heritage, and her belief in the power of borderless creativity. Equally dedicated to community as she is to the craft, she’s the founder of Intersessions, a grassroots workshop series for underrepresented artists, and Pep Rally, a party series built on radical inclusivity and ecstatic release.
With ‘Famous’, Chippy Nonstop once again proves herself as a master of controlled chaos— merging cultural critique with pure dancefloor heat. It’s an electrifying addition to the HARD Recs catalogue, and further confirmation that Chippy remains in a lane entirely of her own.
Chippy Nonstop’s’ new double-sided single ‘Famous / Talk Shit’ is available on all platforms via HARD Recs.
More About Chippy Nonstop
Chippy Nonstop takes her moniker from her teen nickname (her friends called her “Chippy” because of her love of eating potato chips) combined with her relentless hustling nature. And there’s a reason the name has stuck. For over a decade now, the DJ, songwriter, producer, rapper, singer, promoter, writer, community organiser, even graphic designer has existed in her own unique and thrilling realm: one spontaneously built from scratch, manifesting in a bright, maximalist, high-energy amalgamation of all the sounds of queer rave culture that she’s existed in and helped create through the years (acid, hardcore techno, electroclash, as just some examples). “When I was young, I moved so much that I didn’t feel like I belonged anywhere,” she explains, “And so I really connected to music that just sounded like it could be from anywhere.” It’s a sentiment that makes a lot of sense if you’ve ever come across any of Chippy’s work; having grown up across the UAE, Zambia, Canada and the US, with parents of Indian descent, all while finding music online, her sound is one that is borderless in terms of genre and style. It’s telling that she’s been tapped by Major Lazer; has DJ’d around the world (including spots at SXSW, Panorama Bar); has played revered sets on Boiler Room, Mixmag’s Lab and HÖR Berlin; featured in Vogue, VICE, Fader, DJ Mag and more; has put together mixes for Resident Advisor, BBC 6Music, and a coveted Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 in 2023. Chippy founded Intersessions, a series of community-focused, artist-run seminars aimed at addressing the imbalances (gender, sexuality, race) that still exist at all levels of the music industry, and also runs Pep Rally, a raucous night which centres both fun and fluidity. Accordingly, Chippy Nonstop has become a global name in pushing the industry to think more about disparities, inclusivity and accessibility while also ensuring everyone is having a good time. She wants people to feel free, without boundaries; for music to offer a space where her audience can get lost. “I think with not belonging anywhere, you find the music where you don’t need to ‘belong’,” she says, “My biggest inspiration is that no matter where you’re from, or your roots are from, you can connect to the audience and introduce them to new sounds by mixing everything together, easing them in. I want to inspire them to create their own world and space, to live through their imagination that the world is boundless.” Evidently, Chippy Nonstop has been leading by example and doing the damn thing. For over a decade now, she has been trailblazing through the boundless spaces where she belongs; and with plans to expand Intersessions and Pep Rally, along with new music and collaborations lined up, plus murmurings of a label, you know she’s just getting started.
More About HARD Recs
Founded by HARD Events, HARD Recs is a cultural institution. Presented by the creators of HARD Summer Music Festival, Holy Ship!, and the newly minted HARD Selects event series, the label celebrates the ever-evolving electronic music underground in all its shapes and sizes. Championing a DIY ethos and cutting-edge genres, the LA-based imprint has showcased music from head-turning talents from the likes of Boys Noize, Skream, Ninajirachi, Pocket, Bianca Oblivion, AK Sports, Panteros666, and more.