Superchic[k] believes in this generation. We believe you can not define yourself through what is seen in the media but rather through individuality and self worth. We believe there is something unique and original in every person and that these qualities make up talents that can be used to affect change.  

What started as a vision for a one-girl revolution has multiplied into an army of nonconformist fans who believe in themselves and their ability to affect change. Such is the impact of Superchic[k], a Chicago-based band whose albums inspire and empower.  Superchic[k]’s latest album, ‘Beauty From Pain 1.1’ (the major label edition of the band’s indie watershed collection ‘Beauty From Pain’) advances the cause in the group’s relentless search for revolutionary sounds and ideas.

The band’s previous albums — ‘Karaoke Superstar’ (2001), ‘Last One Picked’ (2002), and the remix disc ‘Regeneration’ (2003) — garnered both fan approval and rave reviews from the media.   The original May 2005 release of ‘Beauty From Pain’, on the indie label Inpop, became a #1 Billboard Heatseeker and has sold more than 150,000 copies at mainstream retail and specialty outlets and bookstores.  To date, Superchic[k] has sold upwards of 450,000 albums.

From the declaration of “One Girl Revolution” in 2001’s “Legally Blonde,” to the propulsive sounds of “Anthem” roaring through MTV’s theme song for the “Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet 2” (which premiered last December) to the sounds of “It’s On” powering NBC’s promotional spots for the 2006 Winter Olympics, music from Superchick has been heard in more than 60 different films and television shows including “The Practice,” “Alias,” “Felicity,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “Legally Blonde 2,” and more. 

The idea behind Superchic[k] first took shape while founder Max Hsu was performing with a former group.  In talking with fans each night, he kept hearing a recurring story: the intense pressure to look and act a certain way in order to fit in with current pop culture was destroying many of them while causing others to simply give up.  Superchic[k] — featuring vocalist Tricia Brock and her sister vocalist/guitarist Melissa Brock, bassist/vocalist Matt Dally, lead guitarist Dave Ghazarian, drummer Brandon Estelle, and keyboardist/DJ/producer Max Hsu — was formed then, not just as a band, but as a movement to show fans that one’s value doesn’t lie in the latest trends.  “We believe that everyone is gifted with something totally unique to them,” guitarist Dave Ghazarian says, “and we encourage every one to find and develop their own special gifts.”   Sometimes developing one’s individuality means taking risks, which is why Superchic[k] opts to produce and record the group’s albums themselves in Max’s basement.  “That’s the reason we made the first record, simply to prove that we could do it,” says Max, “and that anyone else can do it too.”

With ‘Beauty From Pain 1.1’, Superchic[k] raises the bar for themselves musically and lyrically.  Where Karaoke Superstar addressed self-esteem issues and Last One Picked delved into real stories inspired by fans, ‘Beauty From Pain 1.1′ takes an in-depth look at the artists’ personal lives. Over the past year, most every band member faced the breakup of a serious relationship, and as these painful moments took root, the band naturally allowed the experiences to flow into the songs. “The title, ‘Beauty From Pain,’ sums up those relationships,” says Melissa. “We all go through these hard times, but in reality, there is a beauty in that pain because it makes us stronger people.”

“There’s a lyric in the song, ‘Beauty from Pain’ that says, ‘Though I don’t understand why this happened, I know that I will when I look back someday,'” Max adds. “When you are in that dark place, hope can be an elusive thing to find.  For us, we’ve found redemption from these times. Beauty From Pain represents the hope that has emerged,” he says, “and we’ve come out wiser, stronger and smarter.”  Tricia adds, “If you are down, this album lets you know that you’re not alone.”

Superchic[k] spent nearly a year and a half composing the new album and another six months recording it. Given the intensely personal nature of ‘Beauty From Pain’, the band was reluctant to release it until they felt it was completely ready. While the band continued touring, Max stayed behind to fine-tune the album with the other members flying home between shows for marathon recording sessions.

When Grammy-winning Producer-of-the-Year and A&R exec Steve Lillywhite, a longtime fan of Superchic[k], heard the indie release of Beauty From Pain, he decided to bring the group and the album to Columbia Records. The Columbia version — ‘Beauty From Pain 1.1’ — has been re-vamped to include Superchick’s breakout tune, “One Girl Revolution” (premiered on the band’s debut album, Karaoke Superstar, and in the blockbuster film, “Legally Blonde”); new remixes of the songs “Anthem,” and “We Live”; and the brand-new song “Stand In The Rain,” recorded especially for Superchick’s major label debut.

With literally hundreds of live performances on the group’s resume, Superchic[k] has developed a well-deserved reputation as an incandescent and charismatic pop/rock phenomenon.  Superchic[k] recently returned from a European tour which included performances in Finland and Germany to audiences numbering more than 20,000 fans.

“I feel like we’ve finally hit our stride musically,” Max says. “On this album, the entire band contributed and we really poured ourselves into the process. We want to make cool music, but more importantly, we want to affect people’s lives,” adds Matt.  “If any of us lives this life without making a difference, we are just wasting our time.”

Band Professional Life:  1999 – Present

Band Members:
    Tricia Brock – lead vocals   
    Dave Ghazarian – guitar
    Melissa Brock – guitar, vocals
    Max Hsu – DJ, keyboards
    Brandon Estelle – drums
    Matt Dally – bass, vocals