Chromatics were a Portland, Oregon electronic group. The classic lineup, Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller, Nat Walker and producer Johnny Jewel, went from noisy lo-fi beginnings to the moody, Italo-disco-inflected synth-pop that made them a cult favorite. 'Cherry' first surfaced in 2013 on their own label, Italians Do It Better, and became one of the most-loved tracks from that nocturnal, cinematic run, later collected on a deluxe edition. Pitchfork ranked their 2012 album Kill for Love the 8th best album of that year, a genuine critical high point. They disbanded in August 2021, with Johnny Jewel saying he'd keep making music through Italians Do It Better.
From the notes for EKHO Sonic Chill #5 · fact-checked Oct 4, 2026.
Hear Chromatics on EKHO Sonic Chill #5 · song 30
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