Tchotchke Members, Gear & Sound

Tchotchke is an indie rock and power pop trio with roots in Los Angeles, made up of Anastasia Sanchez (vocals, drums), Eva Chambers (bass, keys, vocals), and Emily Tooraen (guitar, vocals). Their music pulls together rock, indie rock, shoegaze, and melodic power pop, balancing tight songcraft with a retro-pop sensibility. Built around shared vocals, bright hooks, and guitar-driven arrangements, Tchotchke’s songs often nod to ’60s girl-group pop and classic rock’n’roll while staying grounded in a modern indie framework.

Tchotchke’s sound is melodic, punchy, and slightly hazy rather than heavy or abrasive. To get close to it, focus on jangling electric guitars, crisp rhythm playing, stacked vocal harmonies, and a rhythm section that feels lively and direct. The guitars should stay mostly clean to lightly overdriven, with enough compression, spring-style reverb, or modest delay to add sheen without washing out the hooks. Bass lines tend to be active and tuneful, often working as a counter-melody instead of simply following the root notes, while drums should feel tight, driving, and uncluttered, emphasizing groove over power. Keys and extra layers can add a vintage pop sparkle, but the core of the band’s style comes from strong arrangements, vocal blend, and a balance between garage-rock energy and soft-focus dreaminess.