The Chats - Dine N Dash Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What inspired The Chats to create the song 'Dine N Dash'?

   The Chats were inspired by real-life stories of people using dine and dash tactics to avoid paying for meals. The band also connected with themes of youthful rebellion and financial struggle, as reflected in their experience and their punk rock ethos.

2. Who are the members of The Chats that worked on 'Dine N Dash'?

   'Dine N Dash' was written by The Chats' original members: Eamon Sandwith (bass/vocals), Josh Price (guitar), and Matt Boggis (drums). It was part of their debut studio album 'High Risk Behaviour,' released before Josh Price's departure from the band.

3. How did 'Dine N Dash' connect to the 1991 'Democracy Manifest' viral video?

   The music video for 'Dine N Dash' recreated the famous 1991 'Democracy Manifest' arrest video featuring Jack Karlson, who had become an internet folk hero. The song and video both celebrate themes of resistance and rebellion, resonating with punk culture.

4. When was 'Dine N Dash' by The Chats released?

   'Dine N Dash' was released as a single on March 6, 2020, a few weeks before their debut studio album 'High Risk Behaviour' came out on March 27, 2020.

5. What genre of music do The Chats describe their sound as?

   The Chats describe their music as 'shed rock,' a term they coined to reflect their raw, energetic sound. It combines elements of 60s garage punk and 70s new wave punk, influenced heavily by bands like the Cosmic Psychos, Dune Rats, and Eddy Current Suppression Ring.