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The Chats

The Chatsare an Australian punk rock band that formed in 2016 in theSunshine Coast, Queensland.They describe their sound as "shed rock". The current band lineup is composed of guitarist Josh Hardy, drummer Matt Boggis, and bassist and vocalist Eamon Sandwith. Known for their songs aboutAustralian culture,they initially wentviralfor their song "Smoko"and itsmusic videoin 2017, and later with "Pub Feed"in 2019.[2][3][4][5]To date they have released two EPs,The Chats(2016) andGet This in Ya!!(2017), and two studio albumsHigh Risk Behaviour(2020)[6]andGet Fucked(2022).

The Chats
Original lineup of the Chats in 2019
Original lineup of the Chats in 2019
Background information
OriginSunshine Coast, Queensland,Australia
Genres
DiscographyThe Chats discography
Years active2016(2016)–present[1]
LabelsBargain Bin
Members
  • Eamon Sandwith
  • Matt Boggis
  • Josh Hardy
Past members
  • Tremayne McCarthy
  • Josh Price
Websitethechatslovebeer.com

History

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2016: Early years and debut EP

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Josh Price, Matt Boggis and Eamon Sandwith met in music class at St. Teresa's Catholic College inNoosaville, Queensland.When they were 17, in September 2016, they formed the Chats, with Price on guitar, Boggis on drums, and Sandwith on bass and vocals. Former member Tremayne McCarthy also played bass and guitar in the original lineup.[7]The band takes its name from the phrase "that's chat" - (Australian slang to describe something gross/disgusting/bad).

Their debut self-titled EP, recorded at another local high school, was released on 7 November 2016.[8]Triple Jdescribed the EP as "seven joyous sky-punching tracks that combined 60s garage punk and 70s new wave punk".[7]

2017:Get This in Ya!!

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Bassist Eamon Sandwith performing live with the Chats in 2017

Their second EP,Get This in Ya!!was released on 31 July 2017, "another thrilling seven-song slice of economic, stripped-down, earlyBuzzcocks-styles punk tension ".[9][7]It was tracked/recorded at Eleven PM Studios in Nambour, Queensland, Australia, by Finn Wegener and Michael Currie on 24 June 2017. Former member, Tremayne McCarthy, actually played bass on the "Smoko" track and spoke the line "Is it Smoko?". Michael Currie was the producer and decided that the best way to record the band was all in the same room together live. Only very minimal overdubbing was done. It was then mixed and mastered by Michael Currie at his Polished Turd Studios in Brisbane, Australia. The music video for the track "Smoko", filmed with no budget at a building site, was directed by Matisse Langbein, who also did the cover art for the EP, and was released on 3 October, quickly becoming a viral hit and drawing attention from popular rock musiciansDave Grohl,Josh Homme,Iggy Pop,Alex Turner.[10][11]Triple J argued that the song "was an instant classic of a youth anthem on a par with 'You Really Got Me', 'My Generation' or 'Teenage Kicks' ".[7]

2018–2020: Universal signing andHigh Risk Behaviour

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On 3 July 2018, the Chats released the single "Do What I Want", announced to be included in their forthcoming studio album.[12][13]

The band signed a global deal withUniversal Music Publishing Australiaon 19 March 2019, and founded their own label,Bargain Bin Records.Their distribution is handled by Cooking Vinyl Australia.[14][15][16]On 21 March, the Chats released "Pub Feed"alongside an accompanying music video.[17]Throughout July, the band toured theUnited States.[18]On 26 July, they released the single "Identity Theft" alongside an accompanying music video, which contains references to the video gameGuitar Hero.[19]The band performed at the UKReading and Leeds Festivalsin August.[20]In October, the Chats commenced an Australian national tour.[21]The band performed a headlining tour in the UK during December 2019.[20]When asked about the then-untitledHigh Risk Behaviourduring an interview at the Reading Festival, Sandwith revealed that the songs were already recorded: "We're gonna call it done...we're not perfectionists or anything.".[22]

In late-December, Sandwith posted a song criticizing Prime MinisterScott Morrisonfor his perceived apathy and carelessness towards the2019-20 bushfire crisisto Instagram, titled "I Hope Scott's House Burns Down"; according to Pedestrian.tv, the song is being used to aid fundraising efforts for numerous volunteer firefighter groups.[23]The band released the single "The Clap" on 17 January 2020 and revealed the name of their debut studio album,High Risk Behaviour,as well as a release date of 27 March. On 6 March, weeks before its release, the band released the single "Dine & Dash" and its accompanying music video.[24]

2020–present: Price's departure andGet Fucked

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On 8 November, the band released the single, "AC/DC CD", a tribute to the Australian bandAC/DC.Guitarist Josh Price was not featured in the song's music video, but Josh Hardy of Australian bandThe Unknownswas. In December, the band officially confirmed Price's departure and announced Hardy as his replacement.[25]

On 10 September 2021, the band released a cover ofMetallica's "Holier Than Thou" for the charity tribute albumThe Metallica Blacklist.[26]This was followed in December by another cover version,The Wiggles' "Can You Point Your Fingers (And Do the Twist?)", as part of the Wiggles tribute albumReWiggled.The Wiggles simultaneously shared a cover of The Chats' "Pub Feed", which would appear on the album's second disc.[27]

In March 2022, the band shared the single "Struck by Lightning".[28]In May, the band announced their second studio albumGet Fucked,released on 19 August 2022. The announcement came with the release of the album's second single, "6L GTR".[29]

Guitarist Josh Hardy, performing live with The Chats 2022.

Musical style and influences

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The band coined the term "shed rock" to describe their sound, and their self-contained approach has been likened to that ofKing Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.[7]They cited Australian bandsCosmic Psychos,Dune RatsandEddy Current Suppression Ringas major influences.[2]

Band members

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Current members

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  • Eamon Zambia Sandwith – lead vocals, bass guitar(2016–present)
  • Matthew Boggis – drums, backing vocals(2016–present)
  • Joshua Huon Hardy - guitar, backing vocals(2020–present)

Former members

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  • Tremayne McCarthy – bass, guitar, backing vocals(2016–2017)
  • Josh "Pricey" Price – guitar, backing and lead vocals(2016–2020)

Timeline

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Discography

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Main article:The Chats discography

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally asAIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 High Risk Behaviour Best Independent Punk Album or EP Won [30][31]

APRA Awards

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TheAPRA Awardsare held in Australia and New Zealand by theAustralasian Performing Right Associationto recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 "Struck By Lightning" (Matthew Boggis / Joshua Hardy / Eamon Sandwith) Most Performed Rock Work of the Year Won [32]
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ARIA Music Awards

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TheARIA Music Awardsis an annual awards ceremony held by theAustralian Recording Industry Association.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 High Risk Behaviour Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album Nominated [34][35]
"The Clap" Best Video Nominated
2022 Get Fucked Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album Won [36][37]

J Awards

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TheJ Awardsare an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by theAustralian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio stationTriple J.They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 "Identity Theft" Australian Video of the Year Nominated [38][39]
The Chats Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated

National Live Music Awards

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TheNational Live Music Awards(NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 The Chats Best New Act Nominated [40][41]

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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TheRolling Stone Australia Awardsare awarded annually in January or February by theAustralian editionofRolling Stonemagazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.[42]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 The Chats Rolling Stone Reader's Award Nominated [43]

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