The Chromatics

07/31/2026

Ooh, it's another ding-dong song!

07/26/2026

We had a great time at Confluence! Thanks to the organizers for inviting us and thanks to all the great people who came to see us and who shared their songs at the incredible filk session last night!

07/25/2026

Drove to Confluence this morning. Had to stop to see Sideling Hill along the way.

07/23/2026

This Saturday and Sunday, we will be at the Confluence Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention in Pittsburgh. We're excited to filk, talk about NASA missions, and sing to you about science, life, and their intersections! Link in the comments.

05/27/2026

It's never to early to start rehearsing ... Christmas tunes!

05/05/2026

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

It’s been a while since the famous comet Halley was visible in our night sky. Its 76-year orbit brings it into our inner solar system on regular intervals. If you missed it during its 1986 close approach, you’ll be waiting a while til it returns in 2061. This comet has been seen and recorded for thousands of years, all the way back to 239 BC. In the 1700’s, Edmond Halley first recognized this spectacular interloper was in fact on a highly elliptical 76-year orbit and concluded that this comet had been seen many times and would return again on a predictable timeframe. This was a huge milestone for astronomy and our understanding the workings of our solar system. If you can’t wait til 2061, you can still glimpse a little piece of this comet. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, peaking this week, occurs when Earth passes through Halley’s orbit, encountering the leftover pieces of this dirty snowball that create dramatic meteors in our sky. Learn more here:
https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/meteors-meteorites/eta-aquarids/
Watch and listen to our AstroCappella song Little Bit of Rock, to learn about asteroids, comets and meteors here:
https://youtu.be/r37ieT7sp8M

Concert video of the Chromatics singing "A Little Bit of Rock"

04/12/2026

International Dark Skies week is almost here! As astronomers and space enthusiasts, many a Chromie can still remember the first time we got away from city lights and really saw the night sky. From the beautiful Milky Way Galaxy stretching far across the sky, to meteor showers offering dozens of shooting stars, to the wonder of watching the planets wander across the sky from night to night, a dark sky offers a new perspective of our place in the cosmos. But it’s more than just beauty and wonder: a dark sky is essential to many types of wildlife, and light pollution can hamper the natural rhythms of birds, bats, turtles and insects. Every little bit counts. International Dark Skies Week encourages us to learn more, and to do our part to reduce light pollution. Turn down the light. Let there be night. Learn more from our brand new original Chromatics song and video here:

https://youtu.be/l3jSzU-qA6U?si=tDP31x1twTxCZbG5

And find out more about International Dark Skies week, April 13-20, take the pledge and find in-person and virtual events like star parties, night hikes, and even dark sky brews by visiting:

International Dark Sky Week at https://idsw.darksky.org/activities

Early performance of our new song, Under Dark Skies, at the Greenbelt Arts Center, with added imagery and lyrics. In 2026, International Dark Sky Week is Apr...

02/15/2026

On this Valentine's Weekend, we offer our heart-filled greetings to all, and pay special tribute to John Meyer, who marks his birthday and a significant milestone as the green Chromie. As a gifted songwriter, John's distinctive voice and worldview have enriched our world with some of our most enduring and thought-provoking songs. In the spirit of love this weekend, we encourage you to rediscover his Science of Love. https://youtu.be/EOX4ZYwnd1c?si=MNDXxNpwY3bGqNBev

The Chromatics' original song "Science of Love" as performed at the Greenbelt Arts Center in Maryland on December 17, 2022.