CHKLZ

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, CHKLZ (pronounced “CHUCKLES”) is an avant-garde EDM husband-and-wife duo redefining what dance music can be. Featuring DJ iLL Choppo (formerly Dread Ned of the world-famous Okilly Dokilly) on drums and percussion and RizLa on multiple synths, the duo blend explosive live rhythms with glitchy synths and raw electronic energy — a sound and style they’ve dubbed DRUM KAOS. For fans of LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip, and Chk Chk Chk, CHKLZ hits that sweet spot between indie dance band and full-throttle rave. Their sets are high-octane sensory journeys, merging live percussion with pulsing beats, distorted textures, and immersive visuals that transform any venue into a sweaty, joyful spectacle. CHKLZ isn’t just a band—they’re an experience. One foot in DIY punk ethos, the other deep in underground club