From “chxuni” to “fallchords” , the story behind charlie from the man himself
Get to know how Charlie grew from chxuni to Fallchords, an exclusive conversation with the rising Cincinnati artist.
If you’ve been tapped into the underground for a minute, you might remember the name chxuni, the alias of Cincinnati artist Charles Helton. But lately, you’ve probably seen him moving under a new name: fallchords. With a fresh sound and a new direction, Charlie’s stepping into a different lane entirely.
We caught up with him to talk about the name change, where “fallchords” came from, and what the switch really means.
Q: So first off—what made you change your name from chxuni to fallchords?
fallchords: I feel like chxuni was more of a hip-hop name, but it didn’t really mean anything. It was just a name, y’know? fallchords feels more personal, more like me. It leans toward the indie side, and it has meaning behind it.
Q: Break that down—what does “fallchords” actually mean to you?
fallchords: It’s a mix of two things I really love. Fall, because that’s when my birthday is—it’s my favorite season too. And chords, because I sing. Music’s been a big part of my life, and the words just felt right.
Keep an eye out for more from fallchords—between his latest EP PINKPINKPINK### and his upcoming album, he’s not slowing down anytime soon.
-rashad