I hadn't followed the chats much before attending their gig but damn was I lucky for one of my earliest exposures to them to be live!

The Chats are a trio of mullet bearing lads from Australia who jam about exactly that - living life as caucasian ozzy youth. Tunes like "Mum Stole My Darts" and "How Many Do You Do" deal with having your cigs stolen and taking excessive quantities of shit drugs with your friends. This is the pinnacle of Australian youth life.

The Chats' performance on stage is raw and beautiful. Captivating their crowd within minutes of opening, attracting flashers mounted on the shoulders of crowd members instantly. "Bus Money" and "Pub Feed" charge up the crowd, creating a mosh as I have never seen before. Their music is relatable and unforgettable but still manages to be raw and edgy. It truly lives up to the term they coined themselves: Shed Rock.

Honestly, this band is definitely something worth experiencing, and I'm so glad I got to take on the sport of being in their crowd.

The Chats will be back and performing at Laneway 2020, don’t miss them!!

- Ravid Aharon

Images By Madeleine Brighouse