The Chemist is a four-piece alternative rock music group from Perth, Western Australia formed in 2007.[1][2]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Perth, Western Australia |
| Genres | Indie Rock, blues, Folk, |
| Years active | 2007–2013 |
| Labels | Create/Control |
| Members | Ben Witt Chris Wright James Ireland Hamish Rahn |
| Past members | Elliot Smith |
| Website | www |
History
editThe Chemist formed when all four members met studying music at university.[1] The Chemist's first gig was a heat in the prestigious Next Big Thing Competition. They won their heat and ended up runners-up in the entire competition.[3]
They've since played at the Big Day Out, Splendor in the Grass, Southbound,[4] received significant airplay on Triple J, worked with Luke Steele of the Sleepy Jackson[2][5] and supported Silversun Pickups, Robert Forster, Boy & Bear, Hungry Kids of Hungary, The Beautiful Girls, End of Fashion,[6] Birds of Tokyo[6][7] and Sugar Army.[6]
In 2013, The Chemist signed to Create/Control and released their debut album Ballet In The Badlands on March 22. The album was given 4/5 stars by Rolling Stone magazine.
Music style
editThe Chemist play a unique brand of blues infused indie swamp rock, drawing influence from artists such as Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, The Walkmen, The Beach Boys, Beck & many more.
Personnel
edit- Ben Witt – lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboard (2007–present)
- Elliot Smith – drums (2007-2012)
- Chris Wright: drums (2012–present)
- James Ireland – keyboard (2007–present)
- Hamish Rahn – bass (2007–present)
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details |
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| Ballet in the Badlands |
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Extended Plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| The Wolves' Howls Shatter the Old Glass Moon |
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| Lullabies |
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References
edit- ^ a b "Triple J Unearthed: The Chemist". triplejunearthed.com. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ a b Steph. "The Chemist". abc.net.au. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Next Big Thing Past Winners". nextbigthing.net.au. Archived from the original on 12 April 2009. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Southbound 2009". triplejunearthed.com. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ Coufos, Polly (16 May 2010), "The Western front", STM Entertainment Magazine
- ^ a b c "He's Got Witt". xpressmag.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Birds of Tokyo, The Chemist @ Amplifier". fasterlouder.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
External links
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