Spill Tab
French Korean musician (born 1997)
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Claire Chicha (born July 12, 1997),[1][2] known by her stage name Spill Tab (stylized as spill tab), is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter. She sings in English and French. An alternative pop musician, she has been noted by music media outlets for her lo-fi vocals and sound.
July 12, 1997
- Vocals
- guitar
- ukulele
- bass
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| Born | Claire Chicha July 12, 1997 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Origin | Los Angeles |
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Early life
Career
Tour managing and Oatmilk (2019–2020)
Based in Los Angeles, Chicha first ventured into the music industry working as an A&R intern, and merchandise manager for her close friend Gus Dapperton.[4][5][6] She released her debut single, "Decompose", in September 2019.[7] Shortly after, her music began gaining some traction at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][8] In December 2020, she released the track "name" and its accompanying music video, in addition to her debut EP Oatmilk.[5][9] The EP features production work from David Marinelli, her main collaborator.[10][5]
Bonnie (2021–2022)
In January 2021, NME included her on their "NME 100" list highlighting emerging artists.[11] Later in the year, the publication would write a profile on her as part of their Breakout series covering emerging artists.[4] In March, she released the single "Pistolwhip".[12] In April, she released the single "Anybody Else".[13] She featured on Posse EP Vol. 1, a collaborative EP by Metronomy.[14] In September, she released the single "Grade A" featuring Jawny.[15] In December, she released the EP Bonnie. It featured collaborations with Gus Dapperton, Jawny, and Tommy Genesis.[16] The EP was originally set to release in October.[4] A music video for "Velcro" featuring Dappteron was released the following February.[17][18]
Chicha's profile increased in 2022, during which she was often touring.[19] In January, Complex highlighted her as an artist "to watch in 2022".[8]
Klepto (2022)
In March and May, she released the singles "Sunburn" and "Splinter", respectively.[20][21] The Fader included the latter among their monthly listing of top rock songs.[22] She partnered with American Eagle Outfitters for their "Back-to-School" campaign on the TikTok SoundOn platform.[23] In October, Chicha was announced as a performer for the 2023 SXSW festival.[24] In their announcement, SXSW called spill tab one of 2022's "buzziest artists."[25] Chicha has previously performed for French brands Hermés and YSL.[25][26] She performed in August for the latter's live sessions at Saint Laurent Rive Droite.[27] In November, she released the single "Crème Brûlée".[28] Also in November, Chicha featured on Mac Wetha's "Play Pretend" track.[29]
In January 2023, she was featured on the single "Borderline Insane" with Matilda Mann.[30] In February 2023, she was featured on the track "Cockpit" by Billy Lemos, alongside Binki and Harve.[31] In March 2023, she released the single "Window".[32] On July 20, 2023, she released her third EP, Klepto.[33]
Angie (2025–present)
Chicha released her debut studio album, Angie on 16 May 2025, through Because Music Records.[34]
Musical style
Featuring a "lo-fi sound and stripped-down production",[27] Chicha's music has been described by media outlets as "alt-pop"[22] and "bedroom pop".[5] Chicha's inspirations include Remi Wolf, Caroline Polachek, and Hiatus Kaiyote.[8]
The Washington Post's Anying Guo has written that Chicha and Marinelli go beyond "run-of-the-mill bedroom pop", with Chicha quiet and often-layered vocals "[slicing] through dreamy, electro-dance ready introspections."[10][n 1] Marinelli's production on spill tab tracks fuse various genres such as R&B and electro-pop.[10] Brenton Blanchet of Complex has called Chicha's music "undeniably sticky", describing her brand of pop as "vocal-layered, sunny-yet-sometimes-angsty, and melody-fueled."[8] A French-Korean, Chicha often sings in French, such as on "Calvaire".[10] Chicha also plays the guitar and ukulele.[19]
Discography
Studio albums
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| Angie |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Oatmilk[5] |
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| Bonnie[16] |
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| Klepto[33] |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Decompose"[35] | 2019 | non-album single |
| "Calvaire"[36] | 2020 | Oatmilk |
| "Cotton Candy"[37] | ||
| "Santé"[38] | ||
| "PISTOLWHIP"[12] | 2021 | Bonnie |
| "Anybody Else"[13] | ||
| "Indecisive" (featuring Tommy Genesis)[39] | ||
| "Grade A" (featuring JAWNY)[15] | ||
| "Velcro" (featuring Gus Dapperton)[40] | ||
| "Sunburn"[20] | 2022 | Klepto |
| "Splinter"[21] | ||
| "CRÈME BRÛLÉE!"[28] | ||
| "Borderline Insane"[30] (with Matilda Mann) |
2023 | non-album single |
| "Window"[32] | Klepto |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album |
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| "Loneliness Pt. 2"[41] | 2020 | Aaron Taos | Birthday Boy (Party Favors) |
| "Weather"[42] | 2021 | Junior Varsity | Junior Varsity |
| "no friends"[43] | mazie, MIA GLADSTONE | the rainbow cassette | |
| "Uneasy"[14] | Metronomy | Posse EP Volume 1 | |
| "Play Pretend"[29] | 2022 | Mac Wetha | Mac Wetha & Friends 2 |
| "CRUSH"[44] | Luke Wild | CRUSH | |
| "Cockpit"[31] | 2023 | Billy Lemos, binki, Harve | Control Freak |
| "Lauren"[45] | Yot Club | non-album single | |
| "Chip Away"[46] | 2024 | Billy Lemos | TBA |