The Chats

The Chats are an Australian punk rock band from Sunshine Coast, formed in 2016. The band is composed of guitarist Josh Price, drummer Matt Boggis, and bassist and vocalist Eamon Sandwith. They are best known for their song "Smoko" and its music video, which went viral. To date they have released two EPs: The Chats (2016) and Get This in Ya (2017), with a studio album to follow in the future.

Early years and Get This in Ya (2016–2017)
Josh Price, Matt Boggis and Eamon Sandwidth met in music class at St. Theresa's Catholic College in Noosa, Queensland. When they were 17 in September 2016, they formed The Chats, with Price on guitar, Boggis on drums and Sandwidth on bass and vocals respectively. The band takes its name from the phrase "that's chat" - (Australian slang to describe something terrible) and Sydney suburb of Chatswood. Their debut self-titled EP, recorded at their high school, was released on 7 November. Triple J described the EP as "seven joyous sky-punching tracks that combined 60s garage punk and 70s new wave punk".

Their second EP, Get This in Ya was released on 31 July 2017, "another thrilling seven song slice of economic, stripped-down, early Buzzcocks-styles punk tension". A music video for the track "Smoko" was released on 3 October, and quickly became a viral hit, drawing attention from popular rock musicians Josh Homme, Iggy Pop and Dave Grohl. 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’".

Universal deal and upcoming debut studio album (2018–present)
On 3 July 2018, the Chats released the single "Do What I Want", announced to be included in their forthcoming studio album.[13][14]

The band signed a global deal with Universal Music Publishing Australia on 19 March 2019, and founded their own label, Bargain Bin Records. On 21 March, The Chats released "Pub Feed" alongside an accompanying music video. Throughout July, the band toured the United States. On 26 July, they released the single "Identity Theft" alongside an accompanying music video, which contains references to Guitar Hero. The band will perform at the UK Reading and Leeds Festivals in August. In October, the Chats are lined up to perform an Australian national tour. In December, the band will travel back to the UK to perform a headlining tour.

Musical style
The band have coined the term "shed rock" to describe their sound. Their self-contained approach has been likened to that of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. They have cited Australian bands Cosmic Psychos, Dune Rats and Eddy Current Suppression Ring as major influences.

Members

 * Eamon Sandwith – lead vocals, bass (2016–present)
 * Josh Price – lead guitar, backing vocals (2016–present)
 * Matt Boggis – drums (2016–present)

Music videos
Here is their website : https://www.thechatslovebeer.com/