The Chills

"Any Kiwis?" an excited fan called out to the seated audience behind her at the Brisbane Powerhouse (15 February).

The Chills Live In Concert

To paraphrase a Chills tune, oh how ‘the grains fall through the hourglass”. That old hourglass was put into overdrive last night at The Powerstation as The Chills and The Bats performed together for the first time in over 30 years playing songs that spanned four decades.

The signature sound of the independently labelled New Zealand rock/pop-punk 80's scene resonated throughout the walls of Auckland's Powerstation last night as The Bats and The Chills teamed up for one unforgettable performance.

Martin Phillipps, enjoying something of a renaissance in recent years, brought the latest iteration of the ever-fluid entity that is The Chills, to the iconic venue of Napier's Cabana. As this was where I first encountered their distinctive sound in a live setting, 36 years ago(!)

When it comes to bands that defined the sound of the New Zealand music scene, The Chills are guaranteed to always feature on the list. Formed in 1980 by the they broke the mould when they made this one talent that is Martin Phillips, The Chills have had a revolving door of band members over the past couple of decades.

Martin Phillipps and The Chills brought their Vigourous and Far-Reaching New Zealand Tour to Auckland’s Kings Arms.