Chappaqua Wrestling was formed in Manchester in late 2017 by songwriters Charlie Woods and Jake Mac. Since moving back south, they have been joined by Jude Lilley, John–Paul Townsend and Alice SK.
Now based in London, Chappaqua Wrestling have been championed by BBC Radio 1 and Radio 6 DJ’s including Annie Mac, Phil Taggart, Steve Lamacq, and Radcliffe & Maconie. Support from BBC’s Huw Stephens and Jack Saunders saw the band being invited to play sessions at Abbey Road and Maida Vale Studios.