{{Short description|French Korean musician (born 1997)}} {{Infobox musical artist | background = person | name = Spill Tab | image = File:Spill_tab_Rennes_mars_2025.jpg | image_upright = | image_size = | alt = | caption = Spill Tab performing in France in 2025 | birth_name = Claire Chicha | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|07|12}} | birth_place = Bangkok, Thailand | origin = Los Angeles | genre = {{flatlist| * Alt pop * bedroom pop }} | occupation = | instrument = {{flatlist| * Vocals * guitar * ukulele * bass }} | years_active = <!-- 2019–present --> | label = }}
'''Claire Chicha''' (born July 12, 1997),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Theron|first=Chandler |title=Discover Spill tab: the LA-based French Korean indie-pop sensation here to make music and eat cheese |url=https://news.yahoo.com/discover-spill-tab-la-based-201518643.html|date=14 October 2022|access-date=5 October 2023 |publisher=Yahoo! News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=noreeeen_bb|number=620337374858362880|date=12 July 2015|title=Happy Birthday to Claire Chicha aka my frasian soul mate. Im so blessed to call you my best friend! @ClaireChicha 💕🎉 |access-date=5 October 2023 |via=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> known by her stage name '''Spill Tab''' (stylized as '''spill tab'''), is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter. She sings in English and French. An alternative pop musician, she has been noted by music media outlets for her lo-fi vocals and sound.
==Early life== Born in Bangkok, Thailand to an Algerian father and a South Korean mother, Chicha has spent time growing up in Paris, Los Angeles, and Bangkok.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Martyn |date=18 November 2021 |title=Spill Tab: Built To Spill |url=https://readdork.com/features/spill-tab-november-2021/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=Dork}}</ref><ref name=Williams/>
==Career== ===Tour managing and ''Oatmilk'' (2019–2020)=== Based in Los Angeles, Chicha first ventured into the music industry working as an A&R intern, and merchandise manager for her close friend Gus Dapperton.<ref name=Williams>{{cite web|last=Williams|first=Sophie|url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/spill-tab-indecisive-tommy-genesis-interview-3014451|title=spill tab: playful and unpredictable alt-pop joy from LA|work=NME|date=11 August 2021|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref><ref name=DIY2020/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pham |first=Lucius |date=2023-09-29 |title=spill tab keeps it copacetic |url=https://www.iowapublicradio.org/arts-life/2023-09-29/spill-tab-keeps-it-copacetic |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=Iowa Public Radio |language=en}}</ref> She released her debut single, "Decompose", in September 2019.<ref name = "OtW2020">{{Cite web |last=Quach |first=Maddy |date=July 22, 2020 |title=spill tab Is the Gen Z Duo Looking to Leave a Dreamy Mark on Pop |url=http://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/spill-tab-is-the-gen-z-duo-looking-to-leave-a |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=Ones to Watch |language=en}}</ref> Shortly after, her music began gaining some traction at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name=DIY2020>{{cite web|url=https://diymag.com/news/watch-spill-tab-name-video-debut-ep-oatmilk|title=spill tab releases new track 'name'|work=DIY|date=2 December 2020|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref><ref name=Blanchet/> In December 2020, she released the track "name" and its accompanying music video, in addition to her debut EP ''Oatmilk''.<ref name=DIY2020/><ref name=Alston2020>{{cite web|last=Alston|first=Trey|url=https://www.papermag.com/spill-tab-name-video-2649095237.html?rebelltitem=8#rebelltitem8|title=Spill Tab Has Some Solo Fun in 'Name'|work=Paper|date=1 December 2020|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> The EP features production work from David Marinelli, her main collaborator.<ref name=Guo>{{cite news|last=Guo|first=Anying|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/music/shallout-jp-saxe-spill-tab-abe-the-kid-dc-concerts/2021/11/02/02e84138-3811-11ec-9bc4-86107e7b0ab1_story.html|title=4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=3 November 2021|accessdate=1 January 2023|url-access=subscription|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105081545/https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/music/shallout-jp-saxe-spill-tab-abe-the-kid-dc-concerts/2021/11/02/02e84138-3811-11ec-9bc4-86107e7b0ab1_story.html|archive-date=5 November 2021}}</ref><ref name=DIY2020/>
===''Bonnie'' (2021–2022)=== In January 2021, ''NME'' included her on their "NME 100" list highlighting emerging artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/nme-100-essential-new-artists-for-2021-2847777|title=NME 100: Essential emerging artists for 2021|work=NME|date=4 January 2021|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> Later in the year, the publication would write a profile on her as part of their ''Breakout'' series covering emerging artists.<ref name=Williams/> In March, she released the single "Pistolwhip".<ref name=":0" /> In April, she released the single "Anybody Else".<ref name="DIY2021">{{cite web|url=https://diymag.com/news/spill-tab-anybody-else|title=spill tab unveils new single 'Anybody Else'|work=DIY|date=28 April 2021|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> She featured on ''Posse EP Vol. 1'', a collaborative EP by Metronomy.<ref name="Metronomy">{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Thomas|url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/metronomy-posse-ep-collaborators-3046432|title=Metronomy on their collaborative EP's cast of rising stars: "I never imagined it would be so good"|work=NME|date=15 September 2021|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> In September, she released the single "Grade A" featuring Jawny.<ref name=":1" /> In December, she released the EP ''Bonnie''. It featured collaborations with Gus Dapperton, Jawny, and Tommy Genesis.<ref name="Billboard2021" /> The EP was originally set to release in October.<ref name="Williams" /> A music video for "Velcro" featuring Dappteron was released the following February.<ref>{{cite web|last=Linzinmeir|first=Taylor|url=https://www.altpress.com/rising-artists-spill-tab-babychaos/|title=AP&R: spill tab, babychaos and other rising artists to check out this month|work=Alternative Press|date=1 April 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://diymag.com/news/spill-tab-video-new-velcro|title=spill tab reveals video for 'Velcro'|work=DIY|date=4 February 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref>
Chicha's profile increased in 2022, during which she was often touring.<ref name="Seipp" /> In January, ''Complex'' highlighted her as an artist "to watch in 2022".<ref name="Blanchet">{{cite web|last=Blanchet|first=Brenton|url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2022/01/new-artists-to-watch-2022/spill-tab|title=22 Rising Artists to Watch in 2022|work=Complex|date=20 January 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref>
===''Klepto'' (2022)=== In March and May, she released the singles "Sunburn" and "Splinter", respectively.<ref name=":2" /><ref name="Splinter">{{cite web|url=https://diymag.com/news/spill-tab-new-listen-splinter|title=spill tab unveils new track 'Splinter'|work=DIY|date=20 May 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> ''The Fader'' included the latter among their monthly listing of top rock songs.<ref name="Renshaw">{{cite web|last=Renshaw|first=David|url=https://www.thefader.com/2022/05/31/the-20-best-rock-songs-right-now-my-chemical-romance-hovvdy|title=The 20 best rock songs right now|work=The Fader|date=31 May 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> She partnered with American Eagle Outfitters for their "Back-to-School" campaign on the TikTok SoundOn platform.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220817005653/en/American-Eagle-Leads-the-Way-for-Innovation-Across-TikTok-Roblox-and-Meta-Quest-2|title= American Eagle Leads the Way for Innovation Across TikTok, Roblox and Meta Quest 2 |work=Business Wire|date=18 August 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> In October, Chicha was announced as a performer for the 2023 SXSW festival.<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Ellie|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/first-191-artists-announced-for-sxsw-2023-3334414|title=First 191 artists announced for SXSW 2023|work=NME|date=24 October 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> In their announcement, SXSW called spill tab one of 2022's "buzziest artists."<ref name="Pinto">{{cite web|last=Pinto|first=Julia|url=https://www.sxsw.com/music/2022/first-round-showcasing-artists-sxsw-music-festival-2023/|title=Armani White, iLe, Crawlers, and More to Take the Stage at the 2023 SXSW Music Festival|publisher=SXSW|date=19 October 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> Chicha has previously performed for French brands Hermés and YSL.<ref name="Pinto" /><ref name="Fung">{{cite web|last=Fung|first=Dora|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/07/hermes-but-make-it-fitness|title=Hermès, but Make It Fitness|work=Vanity Fair|date=25 July 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> She performed in August for the latter's live sessions at Saint Laurent Rive Droite.<ref name="Beeck">{{cite web|last=Beeck|first=Ellie|url=https://vmagazine.com/article/saint-laurent-rive-droite-session-08-spill-tab/|title= Saint Laurent Rive Droite Session 08: Spill Tab|work=V|date=23 August 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> In November, she released the single "Crème Brûlée".<ref name="Crème">{{cite web|last=Murray|first=Robin|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/spill-tab-shares-new-song-creme-brulee/|title= spill tab Shares New Song 'CRÈME BRÛLÉE'|work=Clash|date=9 November 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref> Also in November, Chicha featured on Mac Wetha's "Play Pretend" track.<ref name="wetha">{{cite web|last=Murray|first=Robin|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/mac-wetha-shares-sultry-new-single-dont-you-go-falling-in-love/|title=Mac Wetha Shares Sultry New Single 'Don't You Go Falling In Love'|work=Clash|date=22 November 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref>
In January 2023, she was featured on the single "Borderline Insane" with Matilda Mann.<ref name ="insane">{{Cite web |date=12 January 2023|last=Kenneally|first=Cerys |title=Matilda Mann unites with spill tab on new song "Borderline Insane" |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/matilda-mann-unites-with-spill-tab-on-new-song-borderline-insane |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=The Line of Best Fit |language=en-US}}</ref> In February 2023, she was featured on the track "Cockpit" by Billy Lemos, alongside Binki and Harve.<ref name=":3" /> In March 2023, she released the single "Window".<ref name=":4" /> On July 20, 2023, she released her third EP, ''Klepto''.''<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |date=2023-07-21 |title=spill tab's 'KLEPTO' EP Is Marked By Maturity {{!}} News |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/spill-tabs-klepto-ep-is-marked-by-maturity/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Clash Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref>''
===''Angie'' (2025–present)=== Chicha released her debut studio album, ''Angie'' on 16 May 2025, through Because Music Records.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Way |first=Emma |date=14 May 2025 |title=spill tab – ''ANGIE'' |url=https://diymag.com/review/album/spill-tab-angie |access-date=17 May 2025 |website=DIY Mag |language=en}}</ref>
==Musical style== Featuring a "lo-fi sound and stripped-down production",<ref name=Beeck/> Chicha's music has been described by media outlets as "alt-pop"<ref name=Renshaw/> and "bedroom pop".<ref name=DIY2020/> Chicha's inspirations include Remi Wolf, Caroline Polachek, and Hiatus Kaiyote.<ref name=Blanchet/>
''The Washington Post''{{'}}s Anying Guo has written that Chicha and Marinelli go beyond "run-of-the-mill bedroom pop", with Chicha quiet and often-layered vocals "[slicing] through dreamy, electro-dance ready introspections."<ref name=Guo/>{{refn|group=n|While some sources refer to Spill Tab as a joint act between Chicha and Marinelli, and Chicha has referred to Marinelli as her main collaborator, other sources refer to "Spill Tab" as an individual singer or artist.<ref name=Blanchet/><ref name=Billboard2021>{{cite magazine|last1=Havens|first1=Lyndsey|last2=Lipshutz |first2=Jason|last3=Lynch|first3=Joe|last4=Bowenbank|first4=Starr |magazine=Billboard|date=6 December 2021|accessdate=1 January 2023 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/10-cool-new-pop-songs-no-rome-spill-tab-twice-1235006103 |title=10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Daisy The Great, Marina, TWICE & More}}</ref><ref name = "OtW2020"/>}} Marinelli's production on spill tab tracks fuse various genres such as R&B and electro-pop.<ref name=Guo/> Brenton Blanchet of ''Complex'' has called Chicha's music "undeniably sticky", describing her brand of pop as "vocal-layered, sunny-yet-sometimes-angsty, and melody-fueled."<ref name=Blanchet/> A French-Korean, Chicha often sings in French, such as on "Calvaire".<ref name=Guo/> Chicha also plays the guitar and ukulele.<ref name=Seipp>{{cite web|last=Seipp|first=Skye|url=https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/10/15/acl-fest-2022-spill-tab-brings-chill-vibes-miller-lite-stage/69549600007/|title='Is everyone OK?' spill tab brings chill and caring vibes to ACL Fest stage|work=Austin American-Statesman|publisher=Gannett|date=15 October 2022|accessdate=1 January 2023}}</ref>
== Discography == === Studio albums === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" border="1" ! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" |Details |- ! scope="row" |''Angie'' | * Released on: 16 May 2025 * Label: Because Music Records * Format: digital download, streaming |}
=== Extended plays === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" border="1" ! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" |Details |- ! scope="row" |''Oatmilk''<ref name=DIY2020/> | * Released on: December 1, 2020 * Label: Arista Records, Sony Music * Format: digital download, streaming |- ! scope="row" |''Bonnie''<ref name=Billboard2021/> | * Released on: December 3, 2021 * Label: Arista Records, Sony Music * Format: digital download, streaming |- ! scope="row" |''Klepto<ref name=":5" />'' | * Released on: July 20, 2023 * Label: Arista Records, Sony Music * Format: digital download, streaming |}
=== Singles === ==== As lead artist ==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of singles, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |- !scope="row"|"Decompose"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Delarosa|first=Lexi|date=2022-08-09 |title=The Sounds of Spill Tab: Upcoming Artist Review |url=https://ktswblog.net/2022/08/09/the-sounds-of-spill-tab-upcoming-artist-review/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=KTSW |language=en-US}}</ref> | 2019 | {{n/a|non-album single}} |- !scope="row"|"Calvaire"<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2020|last=Quach|first=Maddy |title=spill tab Is the Gen Z Duo Looking to Leave a Dreamy Mark on Pop |url=http://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/spill-tab-is-the-gen-z-duo-looking-to-leave-a |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Ones to Watch |language=en}}</ref> | rowspan="3" |2020 | rowspan="3" |''Oatmilk'' |- !scope="row"|"Cotton Candy"<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 5, 2020|last=Scott|first=Ruby |title=spill tab's "Cotton Candy" Is as Sweet and Airy as Its Namesake |url=http://onestowatch.com/en/blog/spill-tab-cotton-candy |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Ones to Watch |language=en}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|"Santé"<ref>{{Cite web |last=H |first=Rob |date=2020-10-15 |title=French-Korean artist spill tab lures us into a shadowy club on "Santé" |url=https://beatsperminute.com/french-korean-artist-spill-tab-lures-us-into-a-shadowy-club-on-sante/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Beats Per Minute |language=en-US}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|"PISTOLWHIP"<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=11 March 2021|last=Miles|first=Ben|title=Bedroom pop connoisseur spill tab embraces contradiction on new single "PISTOLWHIP" |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/spill-tab-pistolwhip |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=The Line of Best Fit |language=en-US}}</ref> | rowspan="5" |2021 | rowspan="5" |''Bonnie'' |- !scope="row"|"Anybody Else"<ref name=DIY2021/> |- !scope="row"|"Indecisive" <small>(featuring Tommy Genesis)</small><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 10, 2021|last=Polo |first=Maxamillion|title=spill tab Links With Tommy Genesis For the Decidedly Infectious "Indecisive" |url=http://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/spill-tab-tommy-genesis-indecisive |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Ones to Watch |language=en}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|"Grade A" <small>(featuring JAWNY)</small><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Browne |first=Hannah |date=30 September 2021 |title=spill tab links with JAWNY for a frantic blast of "Grade A" alt-pop {{!}} Best Fit |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/spill-tab-grade-a |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=The Line of Best Fit |language=en-US}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|"Velcro" <small>(featuring Gus Dapperton)</small><ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |date=2021-12-01 |title=spill tab, Gus Dapperton team up for 'Velcro' |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/spill-tab-gus-dapperton-team-up-for-velcro/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Clash Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|"Sunburn"<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Kenneally|first=Cerys |title=spill tab unveils first single of 2022 "Sunburn" |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/spill-tab-unveils-first-single-of-2022-sunburn |date=29 March 2022|access-date=2023-09-04 |website=The Line of Best Fit |language=en-US}}</ref> | rowspan="3" |2022 | rowspan="3" |''Klepto'' |- ! scope="row"| "Splinter"<ref name ="Splinter"/> |- ! scope="row" |"CRÈME BRÛLÉE!"<ref name ="Crème"/> |- ! scope="row" |"Borderline Insane"<ref name ="insane"/><br/><small>(with Matilda Mann)</small> | rowspan="2" |2023 |{{n/a|non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" |"Window"<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Watson|first=Elly|date=2023-03-30 |title=spill tab shares new single 'Window' |url=https://diymag.com/news/spill-tab-window |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=DIY |language=en}}</ref> |''Klepto'' |}
=== Guest appearances === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of guest appearances, showing song title, year released, other artists and album name ! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Artist(s) ! scope="col" |Album |- ! scope="row" |"Loneliness Pt. 2"<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2020|title=Aaron Taos Invites spill tab to the Lonely Club on "Loneliness PT. II" [Premiere] |url=http://onestowatch.com/en/blog/aaron-taos-invites-spill-tab-to-the-lonely-club-on |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Ones to Watch |language=en}}</ref> |2020 |Aaron Taos| Aaron Taos |''Birthday Boy (Party Favors)'' |- ! scope="row" |"Weather"<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 2, 2021|last=Polo |first=Maxamillion|title=Junior Varsity and spill tab Present a Different Kind of Summer Anthem on "Weather" |url=http://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/junior-varsity-spill-tab-weather |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Ones to Watch |language=en}}</ref> | rowspan="3" |2021 |Junior Varsity |''Junior Varsity'' |- ! scope="row" |"no friends"<ref>{{Citation |title=Mazie - The Rainbow Cassette Album Reviews, Songs & More {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-rainbow-cassette-mw0003584119 |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> |mazie, MIA GLADSTONE |''the rainbow cassette'' |- ! scope="row" |"Uneasy"<ref name = "Metronomy"/> |Metronomy |''Posse EP Volume 1'' |- ! scope="row" |"Play Pretend"<ref name ="wetha"/> | rowspan="2" |2022 |Mac Wetha |''Mac Wetha & Friends 2'' |- ! scope="row" |"CRUSH"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Postema |first=Saskia |date=2022-10-25 |title=Luke Wild |url=https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2022/10/introducing-luke-wild/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=EUPHORIA. |language=en-US}}</ref> |Luke Wild |''CRUSH'' |- ! scope="row" |"Cockpit"<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=February 24, 2023|last=Connor|first=DJ|title=Billy Lemos Enlists binki, spill tab, KALI and More For the Multi-Faceted 'Control Freak' |url=http://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/billy-lemos-control-freak-ep |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Ones to Watch |language=en}}</ref> | rowspan="2"|2023 |Billy Lemos, binki, Harve |''Control Freak'' |- ! scope="row" |"Lauren"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kenna |first=Abby |date=December 11, 2023 |title=Yot Club and spill tab Intertwine in the Dreamlike "LAUREN" |url=http://onestowatch.com/en/blog/yot-club-spill-tab-lauren |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=Ones to Watch |language=en}}</ref> |Yot Club |{{n/a|non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" |"Chip Away"<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 4, 2024 |title=Chip Away (feat. spill tab), by Billy Lemos |url=https://billylemos.bandcamp.com/track/chip-away-feat-spill-tab |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=Bandcamp |language=en}}{{Primary source inline|date=June 2024}}</ref> |2024 |Billy Lemos |{{TBA}} |}
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