Since the late 2008 release of their club friendly – Norman Cook endorsed limited edition debut single – “Fer De Lance” (available now on iTunes), which garnered them much critical acclaim, a major Channel 4 TV performance & plays from key tastemakers at Radio 1, XFM and NME tv, Rochelle have been hard at work with leading electro production & remix duo Manhattan Clique on the follow up cut.

The 1st fruit of the weeks spent in the Manhattan Clique seaside studios is “Chin Up”, a tune that’s already had it’s Radio One debut via the Andy George remix (available for download below) on Pete Tong’s In New Music We Trust show. And with two other Radio One plays following in swift succession, Rochelle are fast becoming the one to watch on blogs in the know. A second remix by one half of Partyshank & hot as shit remixer of the moment A1 Bassline is about to hit the street and is sure to cause a ruckus on dancefloors everywhere.

Having worked with a wide array of artists including Mirwais, Moby, Goldfrapp, Fischerspooner, Ida Maria and Katy Perry, + the small matter of winning a Grammy for work with Kylie, Manhattan Clique craft the ultimate blend of pop perfection & filthy electro stylings that sum up Rochelle’s perfect sound. Delivering beautifully crafted, hook laden pop songs with a dirty electronic edge that make you wish you’d been a teenager in a John Hughes Movie, Rochelle are mapping out the future of British pop music with a twist.

To add visual fuel to the fire, Rochelle persuaded party pals and a-list production company Partizan Films to make the video clip to accompany “Chin Up”. Having made some of the best videos the international music scene has ever witnessed – including The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” & “Fell In Love With A Girl” – Partizan have produced a visually & creatively stunning clip that takes Rochelle and “Chin Up” to the next level.

As a 3 piece, Rochelle deliver a merry-go-round of musical prowess when it comes to their live performances. With drums, guitars, keyboards (and even a Keytar when the setlist and stage permits), percussion & vocals coming from all 3 members of the band, live shows have been exciting crowds at club nights, venues and festivals across the UK since the beginning of 2008 – & 2009 looks like it’s shaping up to be even more hectic for Rochelle with festival offers & club shows coming in thick and fast.

Rochelle will release “Chin Up” through Planet Clique on April 13th.

“Chin Up (Andy George dub)” | download