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The Chats

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. To date they have released two EPs, The Chats (2016) and Get This in Ya!! (2017), and two studio albums High Risk Behaviour (2020) and Get Fucked (2022).

Albums

2020 High Risk Behaviour
2022 GET FUCKED
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Upcoming Gigs

21 DECEMBER 2025
CANCELLED - The Chats - Crowbar Birthday Week
Crowbar BrisbaneFortitude Valley QLD
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Latest Articles

News / Music
The Chats Lead 2019 Chopped Line-up
Returning in October.
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Splendour 2019 Acts To Get High Rotation On Triple J This Week (Yep, Even Chance The Rapper...)
Long live Splendour.
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The Chats Announce Huge Headline Tour & Drop New Single
Look out for 'Identity Theft'.
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So, Um, Dave Grohl, Josh Homme & Alex Turner Rocked Up To The Chats' LA Gig
"A few mates rocked up to the LA show."
News / Music
The Chats Call Out Brisbane Venue For “Anti-mullet” Policy
“How does my haircut suggest I’m going to hit someone?"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Iggy Pop, The Chats
"His voice has not lost a single drop of its considerable power, going from tender to man possessed at the drop of a hat."
News / Music
The Chats Are Heading Out On Tour
Coming for a pub feed near you.
News / Music
The Chats Sign Global Deal With Universal Music Publishing Australia
"When Universal offered us a publishing deal, we said 'WHAT’S A PUBLISHING DEAL!?' We still don't understand, but bloody hell we love money!"
News / Music
Bluesfest Reveals Local Support Acts For Festival Sideshows
"We are excited to give so many Australian musicians the opportunity to perform before international artists of the highest calibre."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Growlers, The Chats, Pist Idiots
"[Kirin J] Callinan and Nielsen dove trustingly into the crowd, Nielsen waving from his 'seat' like royalty."
News / Music
The Chats, West Thebarton Confirmed For House Of Vans Mini-festival
Punk rock and action sports heading for Sydney.
News / Music
Adelaide's Stonecutters Fest Announces 2018 Line-up Feat. The Chats, Press Club & More
Solid as a stone.
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