Watch Chicano Batman Perform Anthemic ‘Fly’ On ‘Kimmel’

Los Angeles-based psych-soul outfit Chicano Batman served as the musical guests on Wednesday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. The band was joined by a trio of backing vocalists for a performance of “Fly.”

“Fly” is the lead single from Chicano Batman’s forthcoming new album, Notebook Fantasy. The John Congleton-produced record, the band’s fifth full-length LP and first since 2020, arrives on March 29 via ATO Records.

“‘Fly’ is a song that you hope for as a songwriter. Lighting in a bottle, straight up! It’s the kind that comes organically from the universe, and if you get out of the way, it takes shape effortlessly into the song it needs to be,” wrote Chicano Batman of the song in a statement when Notebook Fantasy was announced. 

Frontman Bardo Martinez silky vocals propel “Fly” along with potent guitar work by Carlos Arévalo. Bassist Eduardo Arenas lays down an unshakeable groove throughout. The song is accented by the powerful harmonies provided by the backing vocalists.

Check out Chicano Batman’s “Fly” performance from last night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nD5wy0ibf4

Chicano Batman will support Notebook Fantasy with an extensive coast-to-coast North American tour. The trek begins on April 19 in Las Vegas and concludes with a hometown show at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles on June 29.