The Chapters are fast becoming one of the most critically acclaimed bands to come out of Ireland in Years. Renowned for their Energetic live performances and innovative song writing, 2007 saw the band release the soul thumping pop hit 'Looking For Love' which reached No.1 in the Phantom FM Listeners Chart 3 weeks in a row and was also feature in an advertisement on Sky One & E4. To add to this, The Chapters were also chosen as Myspace Music Featured Artist for UK & Ireland.
The Chapters cite influences from Bruce Springsteen, Kings Of Leon, Arcade Fire, Talking Heads, Neil Young, The Cars, Miami Vice, Anchor Man, The Secret History, Pans Labyrinth, Woody Allen, Wes Anderson, The Band, Robert Johnson, LCD Soundsystem, Huey Lewis and the News, Phoenix, Happy End, sharp and edgy dance routines.
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2008 has already seen The Chapters play sell out shows around Ireland with such legends as Neil Young & Chuck Berry and established Irish acts such as Choice Music nominated and Meteor award winning Cathy Davey, chart toppers The Coronas and Republic of Loose. The band are currently recording their eagerly awaited debut album due for release in early 2009.......
What the press say...
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The Chapters find themselves nicely positioned somewhere between Smog and Talking Heads, a rug-cutting piece of funk-punk.
4 out 5 Kevin Courtney The Irish Times Review For Looking For Love ' 07...
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The next big thing in 2008
Claire Connellan, 98FM....
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SHIT HOT
Sinister Pete, Phantom FM.....
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Something of a best kept secret. They could be your new favorite band, just give them a try.
Gareth Maher, Totally Dublin...
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On the subject of great records by Irish bands, watch out for the new EP by The Chapters. It's one of the best things to come out of Ireland in years, with four great songs that set the bar higher than it's been in a long time for local outfits. A message to A&R guys: someone should sign 'em up quick' cos they have what it takes for the long haul.
Welcome and thank you for becoming our friend! The helpless must be protected, and those with no voice of their own must be spoken up for. Those who prey on our children rely on silence, and it must not be allowed to continue! So thank you for adding your voice to ours, together we will grow louder.... AND WE WILL BREAK THE SILENCE!!! Carmen and The Team @Rock Against Child Pornography and Abuse Ireland.
I'm on me way out to see Neil Young tonight...Checkin up on the web and to my suprise(and delight)I see you guys are supportin tomorrow.Wow.Have a great one lads.Wish I could see yis..Keep on rockin in the free marquee,a delighted(and slightly jealous)jb
Toronto's Indie Week festival is coming to Ireland this July.
Due to the amount of Irish bands applying through sonicbids to play at the Canadian festival this Oct, the organisers have decided to host 2 showcases in Ireland to see the bands live and decide ,through their performances, who should play in Toronto.
The Showcases will be held in The Village, Dublin (July 24th) and Dolans Warehouse, Limerick (July 25th) Due to a limited number of slots for the showcases the bands will be selected for the showcases out of the sonicbids applications.
This is an amazing opportunity for Irish bands to play in front of the Canadian music industry in the heart of the Canadian music capital, Toronto. Last years "Best of the Fest" winners, Ireland's Vesta Varro have gone on to secure a release for their album Exit Here in North America and will be touring this Fall.
For more details on Indie Week and to apply go to - www. sonicbids. com/indieweek
were playin in the village this fri with the minutes and hot sprockets. try come along, should be a good night. oh yeha and if yas are ever looking for a support band do keep us in mind were looking to a do a loada gigs over the summer. hope to see yas on fri all the best bravado
I’m launching my new single, “It’s Coming Down”, with a full band show at The Button Factory (formerly Temple Bar Music Centre) on Sunday, June 29th. The band will showcase new songs from my forthcoming album and favourites from my recent album ‘A Whisper in a Riot’.
Very special guests on the night are The Last Tycoons.
The song is available for download on iTunes from Monday, July 7th.
Doors 7.30. 10e.
The song is featured as the PICK OF THE WEEK on the Strawberry Alarm Clock on FM104 at 8.30 am every morning this week.
Hey lads, loving the tunes especially Poor Boy. I've been hearing yere name thrown about for a long time now, but its only tonight I got to listen to yere stuff. Great to hear a band that actually live up to their hype.
