Next week, legendary New Zealand jangle-pop act The Chills return to Australia.
Innovators of the Dunedin sound, The Chills tour Australia for the first time in six years with a set list packed with timeless gems like 'Heavenly Pop Hit', 'Pink Frost', 'Doledrums' and 'I Love My Leather Jacket'.Fronted by Martin Phillipps, The Chills have garnered a large and loyal cult following on the strength of their diverse sound melding jangle-pop with punk-rock ethics.
Since last visiting Australia, they've released their seventh studio album, 'Scatterbrain', a collection of pure pop. The songwriting skills, vision and conviction of Phillipps have carried The Chills across the decades.
Experience a welcome return for one of independent rock's most storied acts.
Here, Martin shares five shows he's been watching of late.
5: His Dark Materials
I've only just started on this but I loved the Philip Pullman books and it looks like they've got it right this time.4: Better Call Saul
I know there's a Season Six but I'm only up to Season Five. Consistently good – I'm going to have to re-watch 'Breaking Bad' next.3: Russian Doll
Amazing stories and the central character, Nadia, is just fascinating. Two seasons so far with different angles on anomalies in time.2: Cunk On Earth
I haven't laughed out loud for a long time as much as I have with this mockumentary history series. Just one great line after another.1: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Mind-blowing. Infinite universes and it actually feels like it, but the bottom line is a story about a mother and daughter. Just beautiful.The Chills 2023 Tour Dates
Wed 15 Feb - OHM Festival @ Brisbane PowerhouseThu 16 Feb - City Recital Hall (Sydney)
Fri 17 Feb - MONA FOMA (Launceston)
Sat 18 Feb - Melbourne Recital Centre
