After three breathtakingly visceral rock ‘n roll records – 2009’s ‘Post-Nothing’, 2012’s ‘Celebration Rock’ and 2017’s ‘Near to the Wild Heart of Life’ – Vancouver duo Japandroids are ending their story with a fourth and final chapter titled ‘Fate & Alcohol’. Coming out this fall on October 18, Brian King (guitar, vocals) and Dave Prowse (drums, vocals) have decided to part ways but not before releasing one last album. At once a return to form and a thrilling step forward, this album is a monument to the chemistry they’ve honed over nearly two decades side-by-side. It is their finest work to date, the sound of a band bowing out at the peak of their powers.

“Chicago” is a song whose sheer momentum feels inevitable—from the romance of its opening chords to the snare-led explosions that see it through. Like the rest of ‘Fate & Alcohol’, it was recorded in Vancouver with longtime collaborator Jesse Gander. This Is Pop? today’s song of the day is here for you.