On WABE’s series “Speaking of Music,” we hear stories from local musicians in their own words. This edition places Atlanta band Chrome Castle in the spotlight, in the words of lead guitarist Craig Bennett. His bandmates include rhythm guitarist Robert Lee, bassist Ashley Burton and drummer John Barnes. The quartet performs instrumental indie rock that they fondly call “cinematic dream surf,” with echoes of ’60s sunshine psychedelia and ’80s post-punk.
A self-taught guitarist, Bennett emphasizes his natural attraction to melody that drew him to learn guitar and join a band.
“I always liked the concept of being in a band. I like the camaraderie. I like the ‘us against the world’ mentality. I like how a band can become a family, each person depending on the other,” he said.
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