Charles Epstein and Matthew McLaughlin of Marked In Chalk standing with their guitars at a picnic table in the woods

Boston, Massachusetts

Marked In Chalk

Alternative rock about creativity, impermanence, and what remains after the rain washes the chalk away.

Music

Latest singles & streaming links

The God Of Numbers release artwork
Latest Single 2026

The God Of Numbers

Explores the digital-age fixation on social metrics and algorithm worship with driving guitars and 90s-inspired punk energy.

  • The God Of Numbers Audio Preview
    4:41
  • Carpe Diem Audio Preview
    6:20
  • Brothers In Arms Audio Preview
    3:31

Live Dates

Upcoming shows, festivals, and performance archive

OCT 23 Fri
Live Evening

ArtJam — MIT Lincoln Laboratory (75th Anniversary Celebration)

Lexington, MA

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of MIT Lincoln Laboratory

DEC 4 Fri
Live Evening

Private Event

Greater Boston, MA

Private Event

About the Band

Alternative rock from Boston, Massachusetts

Marked In Chalk is an alternative rock band from Boston co-led by Charles Epstein and Matthew McLaughlin.

The band draws heavily from their musical upbringing in the 90s and 00s to craft complex yet catchy songs exploring deep topics such as the nature of creativity, the impermanence of life, and the uncertainty of what will be after the rainstorm washes away the chalk.

With releases like The God Of Numbers, Carpe Diem, and You're Just An Airplane John, Marked In Chalk blends driving guitar hooks, reflective lyrics, and dynamic energy that translates effortlessly to live community stages and intimate festival sets across Greater Boston.

Alternative Rock 90s / 00s Influences Indie Rock Boston, MA

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