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The Chills are one of New Zealand’s most influential bands, originating from Dunedin in 1980 and shaping the iconic Dunedin sound with jangly guitars, literate lyrics, and melodic hooks. Led for decades by songwriter/vocalist Martin Phillipps, the band’s enduring catalog has resonated with fans around the world. After Phillipps’s passing on July 28, 2024, The Chills’ legacy continues through posthumous releases and continued tribute by collaborators and fans. This page highlights their biography, standout discography, and forthcoming tour information so you can secure your seats with confidence.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Explore The Chills’ catalog including chart-toppers like Submarine Bells and Heavenly Pop Hit, and stay informed about new projects such as Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs (released February 28, 2025 via Fire Records). For updates, follow official channels and trusted sources, and keep an eye on tour announcements so you don’t miss a chance to experience their influential live shows.

The essentials

Quick Facts About The Chills

  • Formation and scope: The Chills formed in Dunedin in 1980, with Martin Phillipps as the primary songwriter and constant member; the band became a touchstone of the Dunedin sound. Phillipps passed away on July 28, 2024.
  • Genre and style: Known for jangly guitar pop with literate lyrics and melodic hooks, integral to the Dunedin sound and later indie-pop tendencies. See their enduring catalog and live-reputation across decades.
  • 2025 release: Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs was released on February 28, 2025 via Fire Records, a posthumous project that reimagines Phillipps’ early, unreleased material with input from collaborators. ([pitchfork.com](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/the-chills-spring-board-the-early-unrecorded-songs?utm_source=openai))
  • NZ chart/awards highlights: Submarine Bells topped the New Zealand albums chart; Heavenly Pop Hit won Single of the Year at the 1990 NZ Music Awards, and Submarine Bells won Album of the Year at the same ceremony. ([aotearoamusicawards.co.nz](https://aotearoamusicawards.co.nz/archive?year=1990))
  • Social and official presence: The band maintains an official site at thechills.band and related materials via Fire Records; this is their primary online representation for news, releases, and touring information. ([thechills.band](https://www.thechills.band/bio?utm_source=openai))

The records

The Chills Discography

  • Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs
    2025 · Fire Records
  • Scatterbrain
    2021 · Fire Records
  • Snow Bound
    2018 · Fire Records
  • Silver Bullets
    2015 · Fire Records
  • Sunburnt
    1996 · Flying Nun
  • Submarine Bells
    1990 · Slash Records / Flying Nun
  • Brave Words
    1987 · Flying Nun

The hits

Top The Chills Songs

  • Male Monster from the Id
    1992 · NZ #8
  • Heavenly Pop Hit
    1990 · NZ #2; UK #97; US Alt #17
  • I Love My Leather Jacket
    1986 · NZ #4
  • Pink Frost
    1984 · NZ #17

Explore The Chills’ catalog including chart-toppers like Submarine Bells and Heavenly Pop Hit, and stay informed about new projects such as Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs (released February 28, 2025 via Fire Records). For updates, follow official channels and trusted sources, and keep an eye on tour announcements so you don’t miss a chance to experience their influential live shows.

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