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CHKLZ Pays Homage to Okilly Dokilly with Groovy Remix of Simpsons-Featured ‘White Wine Spritzer’
Hold onto your turntables and prep your mosh pits because CHKLZ is back with a sensational remix that’s set to be the soundtrack of your summer! The DJ/producer duo, formed by two former members of the iconic Nedal band Okilly Dokilly, are dropping a house-infused remix of their hit single “White Wine Spritzer”. Known for their outrageous yet beloved tribute to The Simpsons, Okilly Dokilly rocked the metal world with their Ned Flanders-themed music, and now, CHKLZ is ready to groove their way into new hearts.
Okilly Dokilly, established in 2015, turned heads with their unique brand of “Nedal”, a heavy metal genre inspired by none other than the perennially positive Ned Flanders from The Simpsons. Decked out in green sweaters and mustaches, the band members fully embraced their quirky persona, blending humor with hardcore metal in a way that resonated with fans globally. Their inventive concept reached a peak when they were featured in the end credits of The Simpsons episode “I’m Just a Girl Who Can’t Say D’oh”, with the music video for “White Wine Spritzer” taking center stage.
As the band’s journey evolved, so did the artistic aspirations of its members. Enter CHKLZ, the brainchild of DJ iLL Choppo and LeMarshawn Jean, who have swapped their Ned Flanders get-up for the decks and beats of the house music scene. The transition from Nedal to house music might seem like a leap, but for CHKLZ, it’s a natural progression that honors their roots while exploring new sonic landscapes.
“We are very excited to be releasing this track on Syn. We feel like the essence of this Remixerino captures and connects all the dots of our past, present, and future!” – DJ iLL Choppo of CHKLZ
Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!
His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.
“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”
The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:
Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.
“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.
“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”
Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.
Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/
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