Belfast band Chalk have released their brooding new single ‘Afraid’

Belfast trio Chalk have shared their new single ‘Afraid’, released via Nice Swan Records.

The track arrives as the second preview of their upcoming EP ‘Conditions III’, set to arrive on 21st February through Nice Swan Records.

‘Afraid’ was produced by Chris Ryan (NewDad, Enola Gay, Just Mustard) and Ross Cullen, and follows an acclaimed tour support run with IDLES. The EP was recorded in remote northern Iceland, marking the conclusion of the trilogy that launched their career.

“‘Afraid’ captures the raw fear and exhilaration of stepping into the unknown, a reminder that growth only happens when you leave your comfort zone. It’s a reflection on the strength it takes to move forward,” the band explain.

The group, comprising Ross Cullen (Vocals), Benedict Goddard (Guitar, Synth), and Luke Niblock (Drums), have previously won ‘Best Live Act’ at the NI Music Prize.

Their dates in full read:

FEBRUARY
27 King Tuts, Glasgow, UK
28 Band on the Wall, Manchester, UK

MARCH
1 Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK
4 Bodega, Nottingham, UK
6 Village Underground, London, UK
7 Strange Brew, Bristol, UK
8 Concorde 2, Brighton, UK
9 Heebie Jeebies, Liverpool, UK
12 Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands
13 Trix Bar, Brussels, Belgium
14 La Lune des Pirates, Amiens, France
15 Maroquinerie, Paris, France
17 L’Astrolab, Orleans, France
18 Marché Gare, Lyon, France
20 Artteater, Cologne, Germany
21 Kantine am Berghain, Berlin, Germany
22 Turmzimmer, Hamburg, Germany
26 Locomotiv, Bologna, Italy
27 Arci Bellezza, Milan, Italy
29 M4music Festival, Zurich, Switzerland

APRIL
9 Ulster Sports, Belfast, UK
10 Ulster Sports, Belfast, UK
11 Ulster Sports, Belfast, UK
12 Whelans, Dublin, Ireland