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The Chats are an Australian punk rock band that formed in 2016 in the Sunshine 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 about Australian culture, they initially went viral for their song "Smoko" and its music video in 2017, and later with "Pub Feed" in 2019.[2][3][4][5] To date they have released two EPs, The Chats (2016) and Get This in Ya!! (2017), and two studio albums High Risk Behaviour (2020)[6] and Get Fucked (2022).

Key Information

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 in Noosaville, 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 J described 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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Lead vocalist and 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, early Buzzcocks-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 musicians Dave 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 and High Risk Behaviour

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In the Spring of 2018 the band supported Cosmic Psychos on their Loudmouth Soup Tour.[12] 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. Their distribution is handled by Cooking Vinyl Australia.[15][16][17] On 21 March, the Chats released "Pub Feed" alongside an accompanying music video.[18] Throughout July, the band toured the United States.[19] On 26 July, they released the single "Identity Theft" alongside an accompanying music video, which contains references to the video game Guitar Hero.[20] The band performed at the UK Reading and Leeds Festivals in August.[21] In October, the Chats commenced an Australian national tour.[22] The band performed a headlining tour in the UK during December 2019.[21] When asked about the then-untitled High Risk Behaviour during 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.".[23]

In late-December, Sandwith posted a song criticizing Prime Minister Scott Morrison for his perceived apathy and carelessness towards the 2019-20 bushfire crisis to 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.[24] 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.[25] Their debut album peaked at number 5 on ARIA Charts, and was met with positive reception The Guardian rated it four stars, noted it was "exhilarating, cheerily undemanding fun, something in scant supply at the moment.”[26] The album also garnered a ARIA Award nomination for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album.

2020–present: Price's departure, Get Fucked and side projects

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Guitarist Josh Hardy, performing live in 2022
Guitarist Josh Hardy, performing live with The Chats 2022.

On 8 November, the band released the single, "AC/DC CD", a tribute to the Australian band AC/DC. Guitarist Josh Price was not featured in the song's music video, but Josh Hardy of Australian band The Unknowns was instead. In December, the band officially confirmed Price's departure and announced Hardy as his replacement.[27]

On 10 September 2021, the band released a cover of Metallica's "Holier Than Thou" for the charity tribute album The Metallica Blacklist.[28] 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 album ReWiggled. The Wiggles simultaneously shared a cover of The Chats' "Pub Feed", which would appear on the album's second disc.[29]

In November of 2021, the Chats embarked on a lengthy tour playing dates in Australia and Europe that lasted until March 31, 2022. Also in November of 2021, Sandwith joined Hardy's band The Unknowns as co-lead guitarist.

In March 2022, the band shared the single "Struck by Lightning".[30] In May, the band announced their second studio album Get Fucked, released on 19 August 2022. The announcement came with the release of the album's second single, "6L GTR".[31] This album charted even higher than their previous on the ARIA Charts debuting at number 2.[32] The album was met with positive reception,[33] and won the band their first ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album.[34]

In April 2022, they embarked on a U.S./Canada tour with Mean Jeans which lasted until May 27.[35]

In March 2023, Hardy and Sandwith's band The Unknowns released their second album, East Coast Low, named after the Australian east coast low, on The Chats' label, Bargain Bin Records.[36]

In May and June 2023, the band embarked on a EU/UK tour.[37] The band then returned to North America for a headlining tour that started in September.[38]

In early 2024, the band headlined the Bargain Bin 2024 tour alongside Mean Jeans, The Prize, Ghoulies, The Unknowns and Boondall Boys.[39] The band also played a special Australia Day celebration show with Amyl and the Sniffers and other Australian bands.[40] In late 2024, the band returned to Europe for another UK/EU tour.[41]

Following a break in the band's schedule, which saw Hardy recording an EP released on Bargain Bin Records later that year entitled Last Laugh EP with his project Loose Lips,[42] and Sandwith playing bass for Brisbane band Shock Value on their Melbourne tour,[43] The Chats toured across Australia across July and August 2025. Also in August 2025, Hardy and Sandwith's band The Unknowns released their third album, Looking From The Outside, also on The Chats' label, Bargain Bin Records.[44] Also that month, The Chats returned to Europe, playing a number of festivals across mainland Europe and two nights at The Academy in Dublin, culminating in their second appearance at the Reading Festival in the United Kingdom.[45] Shortly following this, the band also played at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California. That November, a tour of Japan and all remaining dates in 2025 were cancelled due to Sandwith sustaining an injury.

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 of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.[7] They cited Australian bands Cosmic Psychos, Dune Rats and Eddy Current Suppression Ring as 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 as AIR 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 [46][47]

APRA Awards

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The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to 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 [48]
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ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 High Risk Behaviour Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album Nominated [50][51]
"The Clap" Best Video Nominated
2022 Get Fucked Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album Won [52][53]

J Awards

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The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 "Identity Theft" Australian Video of the Year Nominated [54][55]
The Chats Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated

National Live Music Awards

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The National 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 [56][57]

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.[58]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 The Chats Rolling Stone Reader's Award Nominated [59]

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The Chats are an Australian band formed in 2016 on the , by schoolmates Eamon Sandwith, Josh Hardy, and Matt Boggis. The trio, with Sandwith on vocals and bass, Hardy on guitar, and Boggis on drums, is recognized for their shed rock and pub-punk sound characterized by raw energy, short songs, and satirical lyrics depicting mundane aspects of Australian culture and working-class experiences. Their breakthrough came with the 2017 viral single "," which propelled them to international attention through online virality and high-energy live performances. The band released their debut studio album, , in 2020 via Bargain Bin Records, which debuted at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart and earned nominations for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album and Best Video ("The Clap") at the 2020 ARIA Awards, as well as recognition from the Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Their second album, Get Fucked, followed in 2022, maintaining their blistering pace with tracks recorded quickly in and continuing their theme of irreverent, fast-paced punk anthems. Known for chaotic, unpretentious shows that emphasize fun and audience participation, The Chats have built a global following while staying rooted in Queensland's DIY punk scene.

History

Formation and early recordings (2016)

The Chats, an Australian band, formed in 2016 in Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast of , when its three founding members—Eamon Sandwith on vocals and bass, Josh Price on guitar, and Matt Boggis on drums—were all seventeen years old and still attending high school. The group coalesced in a friend's makeshift "bong shed," a casual space reflecting their raw, DIY ethos rooted in local pub culture and adolescent rebellion. This formation marked the start of their self-described "shed rock" sound, characterized by lo-fi production and humorous, irreverent lyrics drawn from everyday Australian life. Shortly after forming, the band recorded their debut self-titled EP in a high school studio over the course of just a few hours, emphasizing speed and in line with their punk influences. The recording, mixed, and mastered by local engineer Fin Wegener, captured five tracks: "Yeah Nah," "I'm the Best Person in the World," "Mum Stole My Darts," "I Feel Good," and an additional untitled or bonus cut in some listings. Released digitally on November 7, 2016, via , the EP served as an immediate outlet for their energetic, garage-style demos, distributed independently without label backing. These early sessions laid the groundwork for the band's unpolished aesthetic, prioritizing live-wire energy over studio refinement. The EP's tracks, such as "Mum Stole My Darts," showcased the band's penchant for satirical takes on suburban frustrations and youthful bravado, recorded with basic equipment to preserve an authentic, unpretentious vibe. Though initially circulated in limited digital form, the material gained traction through local shares and later vinyl reissues, signaling the band's rapid from shed jams to structured releases within months of inception.

Breakthrough with "Smoko" and early EPs (2017)

The Chats released their second EP, Get This in Ya!!, on July 31, 2017, via Bandcamp, consisting of seven tracks that exemplified their stripped-down garage punk sound. The EP's lead track, "Smoko," addressed everyday Australian blue-collar experiences, such as workplace breaks for smoking, delivered with fast-paced riffs and satirical lyrics. This release built on their 2016 debut EP, amplifying their local following in Queensland through self-recorded production emphasizing raw energy over polished aesthetics. The accompanying music video for "Smoko," directed and edited by Matisse Langbein on a budget of $3.44 using basic equipment, was uploaded to YouTube on October 3, 2017. Its lo-fi depiction of band members in mundane, exaggerated scenarios—filmed around their Sunshine Coast hometown—resonated virally, accumulating tens of millions of views within years and drawing praise for capturing authentic pub rock irreverence. The video's success, independent of major promotion, highlighted the band's DIY ethos and propelled "Smoko" to breakthrough status, attracting attention from figures like Dave Grohl and leading to early international tour opportunities. This period solidified The Chats' reputation for humor-infused critiques of suburban life, with Get This in Ya!! tracks like "Nambored" and "Bus Money" extending themes of boredom and economic drudgery. The EP's independent release and "Smoko"'s organic virality underscored a rejection of industry norms, fostering momentum that contrasted with mainstream punk's often contrived rebellion. By late , these efforts transitioned the trio from high school garage sessions to emerging national buzz, setting the stage for label interest without compromising their unfiltered style.

Signing with Universal and High Risk Behaviour era (2018–2020)

In July 2018, The Chats released the single "Do What I Want," signaling their intent to produce a debut full-length album amid growing domestic popularity. The band solidified its commercial trajectory on March 19, 2019, by signing a global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Australia, which provided resources for expanded songwriting and distribution. Shortly thereafter, they established their independent label, Bargain Bin Records, to retain creative control over releases. By November 2019, The Chats secured a record deal with Australia, enabling broader international reach for their upcoming material. This partnership facilitated the January 16, 2020, announcement of their debut studio , High Risk Behaviour, slated for release on March 27, 2020, via Bargain Bin Records in association with . Preceding the were singles such as "Dine 'n' Dash" and "The Clap," which previewed the record's raw punk energy and humorous lyrics on themes of youthful . The itself, comprising 10 tracks including "Stinker" and "Identity Theft," was recorded to capture the band's live shed-rock ethos. The era marked The Chats' transition from underground viral success to structured industry support, though global touring plans in 2020 were curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Domestic performances persisted, with shows in Queensland venues like Mount Pleasant Tavern on December 20, 2020. Internationally, they had conducted a UK tour in December 2019, performing at venues such as O2 Academy Bristol and London's O2 Forum Kentish Town. High Risk Behaviour received attention for perpetuating the band's unpolished sound, achieving streaming milestones reflective of their grassroots appeal.

Eamon Price's departure and Get Fucked (2020–2022)

In December 2020, founding guitarist Josh "Pricey" Price departed The Chats to pursue his own projects, as announced by the band on social media. The group stated, “Unfortunately, Pricey is no longer in The Chats. He has gone on to do his own thing, and we wish him all the best,” while introducing Josh Hardy, formerly of The Unknowns, as his replacement on guitar. This lineup change occurred amid the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting immediate touring but allowing the band to refocus on new material. With the updated lineup, The Chats resumed activity in 2022, releasing the single "Struck By Lightning" on March 11, which marked their first output featuring Hardy. In May, they announced their second studio album, Get Fucked, set for release on August 19 via their own Bargain Bin Records label. The album was recorded over six days in , maintaining the band's raw, high-energy punk sound with tracks like "6L GTR," "," and " ." Get Fucked debuted to positive reception for its unfiltered lyrical humor and shed rock ethos, solidifying The Chats' independent trajectory after parting ways with major label Universal Music. The record's promotion included videos and limited vinyl variants, such as the "Valley Vomit" edition, emphasizing DIY distribution through Bargain Bin. This period highlighted the band's resilience, transitioning from lineup upheaval to self-released success without compromising their irreverent style.

Recent touring and ongoing activity (2023–present)

In 2023, The Chats conducted a major North American tour, performing at numerous venues and festivals, contributing to a total of 93 concerts for the year. This included appearances at events like in . The band also played in , such as at AAMI Park in on December 6. The following year, saw 63 performances, encompassing a and tour with stops at venues like in and Flugplatz Schwarze Heide in , alongside domestic Australian shows including a national headline tour announced in 2023. They supported acts like on arena dates and appeared at festivals such as Leeds Festival. As of October 2025, the band remains active with 21 concerts completed and further dates scheduled, including a Japan tour in November featuring shows at Shelter in Setagaya City, TSUTAYA O-Crest in Shibuya, and Livehouse PANGEA in Osaka. Upcoming commitments extend to festivals like Reading and Leeds in 2025 and Coachella in 2026. In addition to live activity, 2025 has seen vinyl reissues of early EPs such as Get This In Ya and the self-titled debut, but no new studio album or official singles have been released since Get Fucked in 2022.

Musical style

Core elements of shed rock

Shed rock, a term coined by The Chats, refers to their raw musical style originating from rehearsals in a backyard on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, often described as a "bong " equipped with a pool table and pet snakes. This DIY origin underscores the genre's informal, self-contained , emphasizing unpretentious music-making without adherence to traditional constraints like punk. Band members have stated that shed rock can encompass punk, surf, rock 'n' roll, or , provided the practice occurs in a shed-like setting, reflecting their flexible approach to songcraft. At its core, shed rock features a scrappy, ramshackle sound characterized by high-energy riffs, fast-paced rhythms, and concise tracks typically under three minutes in length. Instrumentation relies on a basic power trio setup—guitar, bass, and drums—with elements like gang vocals, hand claps, and sporadic guitar solos adding to the chaotic, holler-along appeal. Production maintains a no-frills quality, shunning excessive polish to preserve ragged hooks and youthful vigor, as evident in early recordings like their 2017 EP Get This In Ya!!, which evolved slightly tighter but retained raw authenticity in later works such as High Risk Behaviour (2020). The style prioritizes directness and honesty, with simple song structures designed for communal enjoyment rather than technical complexity, fostering a sense of akin to pub sessions. This approach avoids genre elitism, allowing the band to infuse energy with broader rock influences while staying true to their suburban roots.

Lyrical themes and humor

The Chats' lyrics center on vignettes of Australian bogan culture, including workplace drudgery, pub-centric socializing, casual substance use, and petty criminality, often reflecting the ennui of suburban youth in Queensland's Sunshine Coast region. Tracks like "Smoko" (2017) glorify the illicit cigarette break as an escape from menial labor, capturing the ritualistic appeal of brief respites amid routine toil. Similarly, "Pub Feed" (2019) extols the virtues of inexpensive tavern meals as a pinnacle of accessible gratification, underscoring a hedonistic ethos tied to economic precarity. Other songs, such as "Dine N' Dash" (2020) and "The Clap" from the album High Risk Behaviour (2020), delve into opportunistic theft and sexually transmitted infections, portraying these as banal hazards of reckless living rather than moral failings. This thematic focus stems from the band's self-reported inspirations: writing about immediate surroundings, including boredom and mischief during their formative years in a "bong shed" in Coolum Beach. The band's humor manifests as crude, irreverent satire laced with Australian slang—"pingas" for drugs, "smoko" for breaks—and exaggerated depictions of self-inflicted woes, evoking gallows wit over introspection. In High Risk Behaviour, lyrics confront financial straits and personal mishaps with levity, encouraging audiences to derive amusement from shared absurdities like venereal disease or bar fights, as articulated in reviews noting the album's role in "finding humour in what's getting to you." This approach aligns with the band's stated disinterest in profundity, prioritizing "rowdy" escapism devoid of deeper allegory, which band members have described as self-aware mockery of their uncool, larrikin personas. The resulting tone fosters camaraderie through sarcasm and hyperbole, as seen in live banter introducing tracks with blunt euphemisms, reinforcing a punk ethos of unpretentious rebellion against tedium. Critics and fans alike attribute this style's appeal to its unfiltered authenticity, though some dismiss it as comedic novelty overshadowing musical substance.

Songwriting and production approach

The Chats' songwriting typically emerges from informal jamming sessions, where band members develop riffs and structures collaboratively without rigid planning. Matt Boggis described the process as often intuitive: "most of the time we just and figure it out as we go," though some s crystallize directionally before . During the , vocalist and bassist Eamon Sandwith maintained productivity by writing a new daily, demoing ideas with Josh Hardy, who contributed fresh perspectives as a . For their 2022 album Get Fucked, compositions drew from immediate surroundings, such as a glimpsed number plate inspiring "6L GTR" and rides across prompting lyrical ideas, with sessions held at Hardy's home using his . Lyrically, the band prioritizes unfiltered observations of Australian working-class life, infused with irreverent humor and social critique, avoiding overly serious or polished narratives. Themes span mundane rebellions—like pub crawls, workplace drudgery, and petty crimes—as in "I've Been Drunk in Every in " from Get Fucked, or pointed jabs at authority, such as "Dead on Site," which addresses construction fatalities. Sandwith emphasized raw honesty over aspiration, noting the band's lack of grand ambitions shaped their casual ethos: "We just want to play shows and have a laugh." Early tracks like "Mum Stole My Darts," penned for a high assignment, exemplify this hasty, sparse punk style, reflecting regional boredom and personal anecdotes while sustaining live appeal years later. Production retains a deliberate rawness akin to their "shed rock" origins, evolving from rudimentary setups to structured recording while preserving garage grit. Initial efforts used a basic two-track interface feeding into for lo-fi captures, prioritizing simplicity and unpretentious Aussie humor over refinement. By (2020), self-released via their Bargain Bin Records, the sound tightened for live fidelity without losing crudeness, as in the one-day composition of "I Hope Scott’s House Burns Down." For Get Fucked, engineer Cody McWaters applied a garage-oriented approach during abbreviated daily studio shifts—often two hours starting at 10 a.m., punctuated by Yeronga RSL pub visits—yielding a shoutier, upfront punk tone distinct from the debut's relative polish. This method underscores short, chord-driven tracks under two minutes, echoing influences like the and in their anti-authority directness.

Influences

Punk and garage rock predecessors

The Chats' punk influences prominently include the , whose minimalist songwriting, rapid tempos, and leather-clad aesthetic shaped the band's raw, high-energy approach. Vocalist Eamon Sandwith has explicitly credited the as his favorite band, stating, "Everything I do musically can be traced back to them," a sentiment reflected in the Chats' short, hook-driven tracks and visual style, such as the Ramones-inspired cover art for their 2022 album Get Fucked. This lineage is evident in the Chats' debut self-titled EP from 2016, which fused punk's directness with amateurish charm akin to the ' 1976 self-titled debut. UK punk bands like the and Wire also informed the Chats' sound, providing melodic structures amid abrasive guitars and terse lyrics that prioritize attitude over technical proficiency. The ' pop-infused punk, as heard in albums like Another Music in a Different Kitchen (1978), parallels the Chats' humorous yet aggressive anthems, while Wire's experimental edge from Pink Flag (1977) contributed to their sparse, urgent production. These 1977-era influences underscore the Chats' rejection of punk's later subcultural rigidities in favor of unpretentious, shed-based creation. Garage rock predecessors manifest in the Chats' gritty, lo-fi distortion and primal rhythms, drawing from acts that emphasized over polish, such as those compiled in the Nuggets anthology of fuzz and feedback. This heritage aligns with their "shed rock" ethos, where amateur recording setups evoke the genre's backyard origins, blending punk speed with garage's unrefined chaos as heard in tracks like "" (2017). The result is a sound that prioritizes visceral immediacy, traceable to garage punk's role as a direct antecedent to punk's explosion.

Australian pub rock heritage

The Australian pub rock scene of the and , marked by raw, high-volume performances in working-class pubs, profoundly shaped The Chats' energetic, unpolished sound. Emerging as a backlash against overly complex , this movement emphasized short, riff-driven songs celebrating everyday Australian life, alcohol-fueled camaraderie, and rebellion against authority, with bands often forming in garages or sheds before graduating to pub circuits. Key pioneers like , who honed their bluesy through relentless pub gigs starting in 1973, and , whose gritty anthems captured Adelaide's blue-collar ethos from their 1973 inception, established a template of direct, crowd-pleasing aggression that resonated nationwide. The Chats explicitly draw from this heritage, citing influences such as , The Saints, , and —bands that transitioned pub rock's raw edge into punk-infused territory. In interviews, frontman Eamon Sandwith has highlighted 's Powerage (1978) as a formative , praising its punk-adjacent drive, while the band's 2020 single "AC/DC CD" serves as a direct homage, lampooning youthful obsession with the icons' catalog amid tales of small-town escapism. Additional nods include and for their pub anthems evoking Australian larrikinism, blending humor with social observation in a manner echoed in The Chats' lyrics about smokes, darts, and dead-end jobs. This lineage manifests in The Chats' "shed rock" ethos—a DIY evolution of pub rock's garage origins—prioritizing crude production, rapid tempos, and themes of boredom and defiance over technical polish. , formed in 1982 and known for beer-soaked punk anthems, represent a pivotal bridge, with The Chats sharing their snotty humor, tour bills, and commitment to unpretentious aggression. Unlike the mainstream gloss of later Australian rock, The Chats revive pub rock's causal realism: music as an extension of pub banter and regional grit, fostering a revival of venue-based, community-rooted performances in Queensland's Sunshine Coast scene.

Broader cultural inspirations

The Chats' lyrical content and performative style draw heavily from the mundane aspects of Australian working-class culture, particularly the rhythms of regional life in Queensland's Sunshine Coast area, where the band formed in a backyard shed in 2016. Songs like "" (2017) and "Pub Feed" (2019) celebrate rituals such as cigarette breaks at work and cheap bar meals, capturing the irreverent humor and camaraderie of blue-collar routines in small-town . This approach updates traditional tropes—self-deprecating, beer-fueled banter—with a punk edge, reflecting a broader Anglo-Australian cultural heritage of larrikinism that prioritizes and anti-authoritarian wit over sophistication. Band members, including vocalist Eamon Sandwith, have cited everyday observations from pub culture and suburban boredom as direct sparks for their songwriting, such as the absurdity of personalized car license plates or the ubiquity of consumption, which inform tracks on albums like Get Fucked (2022). Their self-described "shed rock" embodies a DIY against urban , evoking the raw, unpolished of backyard barbecues and local footy matches rather than high-art pretensions. This grounding in verifiable, lived experiences—rather than abstract ideals—lends their work a causal authenticity, where humor arises from the causal chains of routine drudgery and , as opposed to contrived narratives.

Band members

Current lineup

The current lineup of The Chats features Eamon Sandwith on and lead vocals, Josh Hardy on and backing vocals, and Matt Boggis on drums. This trio has been stable since December 2020, when Hardy replaced founding guitarist Josh Price. Sandwith and Boggis, both originating from , formed the band in 2016 while still in high school, initially as a loose project in a backyard shed. Hardy, previously the vocalist and guitarist of Australian punk band The Unknowns, integrated into the group shortly after Price's exit, contributing to subsequent releases and tours including international dates through 2025. The lineup's continuity has supported the band's ongoing activity, such as their 2025 Japan tour.

Former members

Tremayne McCarthy was an early member of The Chats, contributing bass, guitar, and backing vocals from the band's formation in September 2016 until early 2017. He departed shortly before the group achieved local recognition with their initial singles. Josh Price, known as "Pricey," served as the band's founding lead guitarist from 2016 until December 2020. The departure was announced by the band on social media, stating, "Unfortunately, Pricey is no longer in The Chats. He has gone on to do his own thing, and we wish him all the best." No further details on the reasons for his exit were provided publicly, though Price subsequently released solo material, including his debut single in 2021. His replacement, Josh Hardy, was introduced shortly after the announcement.

Timeline of changes

The Chats formed in September 2016 in , with original members Eamon Sandwith on bass and lead vocals, Matt Boggis on drums, Josh Price on guitar, and Tremayne McCarthy contributing bass, guitar, and backing vocals. Tremayne McCarthy departed the band in 2017, leaving the group as a trio of Sandwith, Boggis, and Price, which recorded early material including the self-titled EP and the viral track "." This lineup remained stable through the band's debut album (2020) until late 2020, when founding guitarist Josh Price announced his departure to pursue other endeavors. Josh Hardy, formerly of The Unknowns, joined as guitarist in December 2020, appearing in the music video for the single " CD" and stabilizing the current trio configuration of Sandwith, Boggis, and Hardy. No further lineup changes have been reported as of October 2025.

Discography

Studio albums

is the debut studio album by Australian band the Chats, released on 27 March 2020 through their self-owned Bargain Bin Records. The album consists of 14 tracks recorded in a raw, garage punk style, emphasizing short, high-energy songs with themes of youthful , substance use, and everyday mischief, such as "Stinker" (1:32) and "The Clap" (1:29). Key singles preceding the release included "Dine N Dash" and "The Clap," which built on the band's earlier viral success with low-fi videos.
No.TitleLength
1Stinker1:32
2Drink and Disorderly1:15
3The Clap1:29
42:42
5The Kids Need Guns1:17
6Dine N Dash1:14
7Keep the Grubs Out1:35
82:25
91:47
10Mum's Not Home1:45
11I've Got a 1:01
1245732:30
13Hybrid Underground1:56
14Dead on the Floor3:00
Get Fucked, the band's second studio album, followed on 19 August 2022, again via Bargain Bin Records. Recorded in six days in , it features 13 tracks continuing the Chats' signature lo-fi punk sound with irreverent lyrics on local Australian life, including standout single "Struck by Lightning." The album introduced new Josh Hardy to the lineup, contributing to a slightly refined yet still abrasive production.
No.TitleLength
16LTR GTR2:05
2Struck by Lightning2:01
3Boggo Breakout1:39
42:00
51:52
6Ticket Inspector1:40
7The Guerilla Bar1:37
82:14
9Paid Late2:08
10Drive-by Shootin'1:46
111:53
12Britney2:04
13Chatsmegaphone50001:50

Extended plays and singles

The Chats released their debut extended play, The Chats, on 7 November 2016 as a self-released effort available initially via Bandcamp. The six-track EP, recorded in a raw garage punk style, includes "Yeah Nah", "I'm the Best Person in the World", "Mum Stole My Darts", "I Feel Good", "Don't Stop the Blues", and "Wrong 'Un". It showcased the band's early sound centered on humorous, irreverent lyrics about everyday Australian life, distributed in formats such as digital download and vinyl. Their second EP, Get This in Ya!!, followed on 31 2017, also self-released with later reissues on labels like Bargain Bin Records. The seven-track release features "Smoko", "Bus Money", "Stinker", "Do What I Want", "", "Piss on Your Grave", and "Death to the Red-Eyed", emphasizing short, energetic punk tracks that gained underground traction. These EPs laid the foundation for the band's viral breakthrough, with limited physical pressings including vinyl and cassette. The band has issued several singles, often as standalone 7-inch vinyl or digital releases preceding or promoting EPs and albums. Notable examples include:
TitleRelease dateLabel/FormatNotes/B-side or association
14 August 2017Self-released / Digital, vinylFrom Get This in Ya!!; viral hit with .
Do What I Want / 2018Self-released / 7" vinylSplit single; punk cover influences evident.
Pub Feed22 March 2019Self-released / DigitalStandalone single highlighting culture themes.
CD8 November 2020Bargain Bin Records / SingleTribute-style track tied to album promotion.
Holier Than Thou2021Self-released / DigitalPre-album single from Get Fucked era.
Struck By Lightning11 March 2022Self-released / DigitalLead single for Get Fucked.
6L GTR2022Self-released / DigitalHumorous car-themed track released as single.
Rock and Roll All Night8 October 2022Self-released / 7" vinyl, digital cover on split with Mean Jeans, live recording.
Many singles were backed by amplifying their DIY aesthetic and cultural satire, contributing to streaming success on platforms like .

Notable music videos

The Chats' typically feature low-budget, DIY aesthetics with satirical portrayals of and , often filmed using basic equipment and local settings. These productions emphasize humor and exaggeration, aligning with the band's punk ethos of and authenticity over polished production. The band's most prominent early video, "Smoko," released on October 3, 2017, depicts chaotic workplace antics centered on mandatory cigarette breaks, filmed and edited by collaborator Matisse Langbein for roughly $3.44 in materials. It rapidly gained viral traction after sharing on platforms, accumulating over 13 million views by 2021 and introducing the band to global audiences through its relatable, irreverent commentary on labor routines. "Pub Feed," released on March 21, 2019, as part of a 7-inch single via Bargain Bin Records, extends this formula by mocking greasy meals and social drinking, directed in a similarly raw style. The video contributed to the band's rising profile, amassing millions of views and reinforcing their niche appeal in punk circles for capturing everyday Australian absurdities without pretense. Subsequent videos like " CD" (November 7, 2020), which lampoons obsessive music collecting, and "The Clap" (January 15, 2020), a crude take on venereal disease, sustain the unrefined visual approach while tying into album themes of and banality. Later entries, such as "Out On The Street" (August 15, 2022), maintain this continuity amid increased touring visibility, though early releases like "" and "Pub Feed" remain benchmarks for sparking the band's breakthrough.

Reception and criticism

Initial viral success and media buzz

The Chats achieved initial viral success with their song "," released on the EP Get This in Ya!! on July 31, 2017. The accompanying low-budget , produced for approximately $3.44 using basic equipment, depicted the band's raw, humorous take on Australian , including workplace breaks for smoking and casual antics. Initially shared locally via a Sunshine Coast surf shop's page, the video rapidly gained traction, amassing hundreds of thousands of views within weeks through organic shares among Australian audiences familiar with the term "smoko" for a cigarette break. By late 2017, the official upload on October 3 had propelled the track to international attention after frontman shared it, leading to over 500,000 views shortly thereafter. This exposure caught the eye of Queens of the Stone Age's , who invited the then-teenage trio to support his band on tour, amplifying their profile. Media outlets began covering the phenomenon, with Australian publications highlighting the band's unpolished punk energy and relatable lyrics about pub culture and manual labor, positioning them as a fresh antidote to polished mainstream rock. By early 2018, "Smoko" had surpassed millions of views, drawing interviews from outlets like and , which praised its irreverent charm while noting the band's self-deprecating awareness of their niche appeal. The buzz extended to radio play on and features in international press, such as RNZ, which described the track's 2017 virality as an "ode to the Aussie tea break." Celebrity endorsements, including from ' , further fueled interest, though the band's early media narrative emphasized their accidental rise from high school dropouts in rather than manufactured hype. This period marked a shift from local obscurity to cult status, with the video reaching nearly 10 million views by 2020, underscoring the power of authentic, meme-like content in punk's digital dissemination.

Album-specific reviews and evolving perceptions

The Chats' debut studio album , released on 31 July via Bargain Bin Records, received predominantly positive reviews for its raw, high-energy garage punk sound and satirical depictions of working-class Australian experiences, such as pub culture and petty frustrations. Critics highlighted the album's gleeful stupidity and witty simplicity, with describing it as requiring "a lot of musical skill to sound so gleefully stupid," while called it "the perfect soundtrack to being broke, bored and optimistic." Kerrang! praised its "scruff-arsed" charm and unpolished authenticity, emphasizing tracks like "The Pub" and "" as emblematic of the band's unrefined appeal. However, some reviewers, such as , acknowledged its intentional shallowness, likening it to "a kiddy pool" despite the fun, which fueled early perceptions of the band as a novelty act reliant on humor over depth. Their second album, Get Fucked, released on 19 August 2022, marked a shift in critical reception, with reviewers noting a tighter production, faster tempos, and more pointed social commentary on issues like economic inequality and consumerism, moving beyond the debut's surface-level antics. Pitchfork interpreted it as a reflection of the band's evolution amid a "ticking time bomb soundtrack to an increasingly unfair" world, crediting new guitarist Josh Hardy's influence for enhanced musical focus. The Guardian addressed persistent critiques of the band engaging in "working-class cosplay," defending it as valid character-driven songwriting that traded novelty for longevity, while NME lauded its "faster, more furious and more direct" approach compared to prior work. Treble argued the album established the Chats as "far more than simply a joke band," with tracks like "The Price of Smokes" blending humor with substantive critique of capitalism's toll on everyday life. Over time, perceptions evolved from viewing the Chats as a viral, meme-driven punk trio—initially propelled by singles like "" (2017) and "Pub Feed" (2019)—to recognizing them as a maturing force in the garage punk revival, capable of sustaining appeal through refined songcraft and thematic bite without diluting their irreverent core. Early dismissals of superficiality gave way to appreciation for their consistent output and live prowess, as evidenced by Rolling Stone 's observation of a "raucous racket" that sounded "tighter and more purposeful" on the effort. This progression aligned with broader punk trends favoring authenticity over polish, though lingering skepticism in some quarters persisted regarding the sincerity of their .

Criticisms of novelty versus substance

Some music critics have characterized The Chats' style as prioritizing humorous exaggeration and cultural over deeper artistic substance, likening their portrayal of Australian working-class life to "working-class ." This view posits that the band's reliance on irreverent, slang-heavy lyrics about everyday banalities—such as pub meals, manual labor, and substance use—functions more as performative than genuine punk introspection or , potentially limiting their beyond initial viral appeal. Reviews of albums like (2020) have highlighted the band's intentionally simplistic and "stupid" approach as shallow, comparing its lyrical and thematic content to "a kiddy pool" in depth, despite acknowledging the energetic execution. Similarly, assessments of their effort Get Fucked (2022) note a scarcity of profound commentary, describing the as "silly with not a whole lot to say," even as it maintains frantic pacing and quotable idioms. Critics in this vein argue that the formulaic repetition of droll, one-note themes risks rendering the band a "one-trick pony," trapped in retro punk tropes without evolving into more substantive territory. Such critiques often contrast The Chats' output with punk's historical emphasis on social critique or musical experimentation, suggesting their novelty-driven success—fueled by early virality around tracks like "" (2017)—may not sustain under scrutiny for lacking the causal rigor or empirical edge found in more enduring acts. However, these opinions remain contested, with some reviewers defending the deliberate superficiality as authentic to garage punk's raw ethos rather than a flaw.

Cultural impact

Celebration of working-class Australian life

The Chats' oeuvre prominently features portrayals of working-class Australian routines, emphasizing cultural staples like ""—a colloquial term for a or rest break during manual labor—as a hard-earned respite from drudgery. Their debut viral single "Smoko," released in , humorously asserts the entitlement to such interruptions, reflecting entrenched norms in blue-collar environments where workers defy oversight to partake in smokes and idle chat. This track, which amassed nearly 250,000 views shortly after upload, encapsulates resistance to minimum-wage monotony and hierarchical impositions. Tracks such as "Pub Feed" (2019) and "Drunk n Disorderly" evoke the social fabric of regional pubs, where affordable meals, consumption, and rowdy camaraderie define leisure amid economic constraints. "Price of Smokes" laments escalating costs, tying personal vice to broader fiscal pressures on laborers, while "6L GTR" romanticizes modified cars and highway drives as outlets for youth. "I’ve Been Drunk in Every in ," a 89-second burst, catalogs local watering holes, underscoring pervasive pub-centric lifestyles. Rooted in Sunshine Coast observations, the band's work updates Australian pub rock lineages—from The Saints to —by chronicling blue-collar quirks like heat endurance in "Heatstroke" or petty escapades in "Dine N Dash," blending with meme-infused . This approach cultivates affinity among working-class listeners, including intergenerational , by affirming "" idiosyncrasies without pretense, fostering a fanbase that spans local clubs to international stages.

Influence on punk revival and meme culture

The Chats' raw, high-energy garage punk sound, blending 1960s garage influences with 1970s punk aggression from bands like the and the Saints, has aligned with a broader Australian punk resurgence since the late , energizing scenes in and beyond through their unpretentious "shed rock" ethos. Their 2020 debut album was hailed as a modern punk exemplar for fusing punk speed with hooks and garage rawness, inspiring younger acts in the genre's DIY revival by prioritizing fun, accessible rebellion over technical polish. This contributed to heightened visibility for Australian garage punk, as evidenced by their inclusion in discussions of a national "punk revolution" alongside peers like and Stiff Richards, fostering sold-out tours and festival slots that drew new fans to the style. Parallel to their punk impact, The Chats permeated meme culture via ultra-low-budget videos that satirized bogan Australian stereotypes, starting with the 2017 "Smoko" clip—filmed for AUD $5 (about USD $3.44) using basic equipment—which exploded online with over 10 million YouTube views by 2020, spawning memes riffing on mundane rituals like work breaks and pub crawls. Follow-up virals like "Pub Feed" in 2019 extended this, with clips edited from pub footage amplifying shareable, absurd humor that resonated on platforms like Reddit and TikTok, introducing punk's anti-establishment edge to casual internet users via relatable, exaggerated depictions of working-class ennui. This crossover amplified punk's reach, as meme dissemination—often detached from full tracks—drove streams and attendance, though critics noted it sometimes overshadowed musical depth with novelty appeal.

Global touring and fanbase growth

The Chats initiated their international touring expansion in March 2022 with a tour spanning and , marking a shift from primarily Australian performances to global stages following the breakthrough of . This period saw them progress to larger headline shows, including sold-out performances at venues like London's 2,300-capacity , evidencing rising overseas popularity. In August 2022, the band announced their most ambitious and European headline tour yet, culminating in a date at Academy , which drew crowds reflecting broadened appeal among punk enthusiasts in the region. By May and June 2023, they executed an even larger and European run, further solidifying their presence with multiple sold-out dates across , , and . Their November 2024 European itinerary covered ten countries, including , , , the , , , , , , and , attracting dedicated audiences at mid-sized venues. These tours correlated with measurable fanbase expansion, as indicated by Spotify monthly listeners surpassing 450,000 by late 2025, a metric driven partly by live exposure converting viral online interest into sustained engagement. Ongoing commitments, such as a 2025 tour and a March 2026 co-headlining North American outing with , signal continued growth into Asian and expanded U.S. markets, with past U.S. appearances already yielding sold-out regional shows. The band's trajectory from niche Australian pub gigs to international slots and arena-level demand underscores a fanbase increasingly rooted in authentic, high-energy punk experiences rather than transient novelty.

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The Chats received their sole ARIA Music Award in 2022, winning Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album for their third studio album Get Fucked, released on 26 August 2022 via Bargain Bin Records and Ingrooves. The award was presented at the 36th annual ARIA Music Awards ceremony on 24 November 2022 at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, recognizing the album's raw punk energy and satirical take on Australian suburban life. This marked the band's first and only win to date, highlighting their breakthrough from viral internet fame to industry acknowledgment in the rock category. They were nominated alongside for Real Rare Whale, for Obsidian, , and Thornhill in the competitive field, which traditionally favors heavier metal acts but recognized The Chats' punk-rooted aggression. No further nominations or wins have been recorded for the band in subsequent ceremonies as of 2024.

AIR Awards

The Chats received a in the Best Independent Punk Album or EP category at the 2021 AIR Awards for their debut studio album , released in , and ultimately won the . The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) Awards celebrate achievements by independent artists and labels, with nominations drawn from releases in the prior calendar year. The virtual ceremony took place on 5 August 2021, amid ongoing restrictions that limited in-person events. This victory highlighted the band's raw, irreverent punk style and their breakthrough appeal within Australia's scene, as High Risk Behaviour captured widespread attention for tracks like "Smoko" and "Pub Feed". No further AIR Awards nominations or wins for The Chats have been recorded in subsequent years.

Other national recognitions

The Chats received a for Unearthed Artist of the Year at the 2019 J Awards, Triple J's annual recognition of emerging Australian talent, alongside acts such as and . Their track "Pub Feed" achieved 21st position in Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown for 2019, voted by listeners nationwide and broadcast as a key indicator of annual music popularity. In 2023, the band's song "Struck by Lightning" won the APRA Music Award for Most Performed Rock Work, awarded by the Australasian Performing Right Association for high airplay and usage metrics among rock compositions. This peer- and data-voted honor underscores the track's domestic rotation success following its release on the album .

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