Ep. 282: Houston Calls Pt. 1 w/ Chitty

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Formed in New Jersey in the late 1990s, Houston Calls blended pop punk energy with catchy melodies and heartfelt songwriting. The band quickly built a loyal following through relentless touring and a string of well-received releases. 

Their sound balanced upbeat hooks with lyrics that captured the uncertainty and excitement of young adulthood. 

Albums like A Collection of Short Stories and The End of an Error helped establish them as a favorite within the mid-2000s pop punk scene. Known for their polished musicianship and memorable choruses, Houston Calls shared stages with many of the genre's biggest acts during their run. Though no longer active, their music remains a nostalgic touchstone for fans of that era's melodic punk and emo-influenced sound.

I got Chitty on the Zoom and this is what we chat about:

• Where "Chitty" came from
• Face First
• As Tall As Lions
• Changing the name to Houston Calls and then dropping some members
• Being on the latest Drive Thru RSD release this year
• Getting signed to Drive Thru but having the first release put out on Rushmore Records
• Recording with Ed Rose
• Having a hard time recording vocals for the first record
• Who Bob and Bonnie is about
• Pulling inspiration from Saves the Day
• And a ton more

Check out his new songs under the name Throw thermal pod on Spotify and band camp. These are his personal songs that he now puts out to the world.