With tracks like "Myriah," a nostalgic song about a love that never was and "Chop Chop," a tirade against the modern work ethic, Losben proves his creativity as a songwriter who writes without stylistic conventions. "Lyrically it's a big step," Losben said. "Every song tells a story from a unique perspective."

Over the past two years, Losben has cultivated a highly devoted fan base by playing over 200 shows at prestigious venues including The Black Cat in Washington, DC, World Café Live in Philadelphia, Rockwood Music Hall in New York City, and 12 Bar Club in London. He has appeared with diverse acts from Carbon Leaf to Kanye West, and was recently accompanied by David Immurgluck and Charlie Gillingham of the Counting Crows at a New York show.

Losben is also the frontman of Washington DC's critically acclaimed alt-rock band that also goes by the name Shwa. Their debut album Just a Thought spawned the infectious "Come On," which The Washington Post named one of the ten best songs of the year. On Tap magazine described the album as "hook-heavy, radio ready songs that reflect elements of Travis and Coldplay but stand on their own merits." And Claire Kember of Totallyradio.com praised their music as "finely-crafted lovelorn songs with strong melodies."

Chop Chop was produced by long-time friends and fellow musicians Johnny Goudie and Taylor Davis. The album also features Dony Wynn on percussion, Bradley Oliver on bass, and Steve Bernal on cello.