About Chochukmo

Chochukmo is a 5-piece indie rock band based in Hong Kong, China with Jan Curious on Vocal, Mike Orange on Guitar and Keyboard, Les Hunter on Guitar, Kento Anything on Bass, and Kitty Trouble on Drums. The members of the band have started contributing their talents and innovations into their music since the summer of 2005, with the current inventive line-up coming into their own in the spring of 2008. With the chemistry triggered by different musical interests and thoughts, Chochukmo has been claimed to have created a unique style of their own. With the playful minds and the courages of pushing to limits, they experiment rock music with different elements from jazz to punk, from bossa nova to reggae. The band is known for their passionate and energetic live performance, and the richness in elements delivered in their music. Chochukmo has been selected as the "Top 20 Hong Kong Musicians" by Time Out Hong Kong in 2008, has been described as "the most charismatic band to have emerged in southern China in recent years" by TIME Magazine, and has been included in "The Hong Kong Hot List: 20 people to watch" by CNNGo in 2009. Chochukmo had their current lineup debut in July 2008 at Group Show IV, following up with 1 or 2 gigs per month regularly. Chochukmo has been participating in various music festivals happening in the city, namely Jam Fest, Rockraiser Festival, as well as the well-acclaimed Clockenflap as the local headline. Except local showcases, Chochukmo has been touring to Manila, Philippines and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receiving positive reviews from the local media.