A multi-instrumentalist, producer and indie rock artist, Chet Delcampo’s latest LP comes under the moniker Hong Kong Stingray.

By Graeme Smith

The album, called The Deepest Shades of Red, Pt. 2, sees him deviating from his indie rock roots, instead giving us ten moody, lo-fi and experimental numbers. As the title suggests, it’s the second part of a double album, the first part arriving earlier in 2025. Both came from the restlessness of the pandemic.

“I started working on songs every day, just messing around and trying to come up with some kind of vibe,” Chet explains. “The pandemic happened and I had to do something.”

The album’s ultimate message is one of kinship, and he explores the theme through the relationship with his wife, his friends, and the broader community around him.

For the record, he’s joined by a cavalcade of collaborators including Mol White, Karl Blau, Philip Stevenson, Birdie Busch, Rumi Kitchen, and Vince Tampio. The result is a diverse and eclectic collection which starts in chill fashion through Asian Glow before getting raucous and boundary pushing in An Iris, an early highlight.

From there we get the quirky journey of Unusual Dub Birds, the combustible Flints Gold, the delicate romance of My Love, the soulful sultriness of Warm Noise_super Moons, and the folksy, cinematic Lost in New Mexico. Title track The Deepest Shades of Red is a textured and layered highlight before the album is rounded off by the atmospheric Old Orchard Beach and Leon & Clara which lingers long after its last note is played.

Hong Kong Stingray’s new album achieves a difficult balance between being a pleasant listen and challenging the listener. It’s a beautiful sonic mosaic that feels truly unique.

The Deepest Shades of Red, Pt. 2 is out now, available to buy as a digital album on Bandcamp. You can give it a listen below.