Chirpy Chips

"These guys are the Chirpy Chips. With their sea anenome lead singer and a sparkling electronic sound, this unique four-piece has been setting the Inkopolis Top 40 on fire! Take a listen to their latest single, Shellfie, which is also the background music you’ll be hearing during battles now!"

- Live from the Squid Research Lab

The Chirpy Chips ❌, or ABXY, is a four-person chiptune-style band. Their songs were added in Splatoon's August Update.

Songs
The Chirpy Chip's songs include [[media:Multiplayer VS Theme 6.ogg|Shellfie (Friend List in Japan)]] and [[media:Multiplayer VS Theme 7.ogg|Quick Start]]; both can be heard during battles.

Trivia

 * The Chirpy Chips are the first and only band in Splatoon to have their name changed for localization. Their original Japanese name, ABXY, is likely a reference to the, , , and buttons on the  Wii U GamePad and other Nintendo controllers.
 * The text on their album art loosely resembles this name.
 * Additionally, the format of their Japanese name is likely a reference to the Japanese chiptune band YMCK, which has a similar style of music.
 * The first member wears a shirt with a design with what could be the Inkling version of.
 * Like Annie, the third member from the left is a sea anemone, with similar eyes and a fish in her "hair".
 * The design on the fourth member's shirt is a reference to the cover art for Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.

Links

 * The official NA Splatoon Tumblr showing off the new band
 * Nintendo of Japan Twitter account announcing the band
 * Clip of the "Friend List" BGM