CHAI Announce Self-Titled LP, Share First Single “Para Para”

CHAI is out September 22 courtesy of Sub Pop/Sony Music.

CHAI Announce Self-Titled LP, Share First Single “Para Para”

CHAI is out September 22 courtesy of Sub Pop/Sony Music.

Words: Will Schube

Chai: Kana Tarumi

June 14, 2023

CHAI have announced their new self-titled album, which is set to arrive on September 22 courtesy of Sub Pop/Sony Music. To celebrate the news, the band has also announced a fall US tour and shared the album’s lead single, “PARA PARA.”

Regarding the track, band member Mana noted that “it’s really just about the dance... As long as you can feel the two-step, any dance is possible! Let your body just move to your dancing heart. When your body moves to the beat of your heart, you’ll realize that the world is smaller than you think, and all your problems are easier than they seem. ‘Cause two-step and music is the best way to communicate in this world.”

Check out the two-stepping single below, and pre-order CHAI here.