{"id":23992,"date":"2024-05-24T11:26:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T11:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=23992"},"modified":"2024-05-24T11:26:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T11:26:19","slug":"the-chameleons-where-are-you-brand-new-ep-by-influential-uk-post-punk-act-out-24-05-24-on-metropolis-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2024\/05\/24\/the-chameleons-where-are-you-brand-new-ep-by-influential-uk-post-punk-act-out-24-05-24-on-metropolis-records\/","title":{"rendered":"THE CHAMELEONS : ‘Where Are You?’ – brand new EP by influential UK post-punk act out 24.05.24 on Metropolis Records"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

new EP
out 24.05.24
(Metropolis Records)
limited edition 12\u201d vinyl available at live shows<\/strong>

stream<\/a>  |  <\/strong>Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s exciting to finally be putting out fresh Chameleons material for the first time in over twenty years, although initially I found it quite daunting,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0vocalist\/bassist Mark Burgess of iconic post-punk band The Chameleons admitted recently about their brand new three song EP, \u2018Where Are You?\u2019, which is out today. Released digitally on Metropolis Records (in conjunction with Strange Times Entertainment), a limited edition 12\u201d vinyl format is also being sold at live shows, of which a current UK and mainland European schedule can be read below.\u00a0\u201cThe question about new music is one I had been asked the most by people coming to our gigs,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>he continues.\u00a0\u201cMany weren\u2019t even born when our previous records were made, but they were excited and inspired by the music enough to catch us on various tours.\u201d<\/em>

An artful combination that embraces past glories while opening their arms to creative expansion, \u2018Where Are You?\u2019 slots neatly into their oeuvre. Led with an arresting trademark guitar hook, Burgess\u2019 familiar and immediately recognisable vocals soar effortlessly over the tight precision of the rhythm section, seemingly never missing a beat since their last studio album in 2001.\u00a0\u201cBy the time we\u2019d got through COVID, Reg<\/em>\u00a0[Smithies, guitarist]\u00a0and I had a very solid band in place, people whose talent we trusted in to bring out the best in whatever ideas we were able to get off the ground,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>affirms Burgess. Recapturing their magical sound that combines post-punk, indie rock and shoegaze elements proved to be no struggle.

\u00a0\u201cFor the first time since the death of John and the departure of Dave, I felt we were a proper band capable of creating some interesting and exciting music,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he explains, reflecting on the passing of original drummer John Lever in 2017 and the departure of Dave Fielding after the band\u2019s reunion in 2000 (Burgess and Smithies explored different solo avenues before returning to The Chameleons fold that year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAY
24.05.24\u00a0\u00a0CATTON PARK<\/strong>\u00a0Bearded Theory Festival
27.05.24\u00a0\u00a0BARCELONA<\/strong>\u00a0Primavera Festival
JULY
06.07.24\u00a0\u00a0BOLTON<\/strong>\u00a0Right To Roam
AUGUST
28.08.24\u00a0\u00a0BEDFORD<\/strong>\u00a0Esquires
29.08.24\u00a0\u00a0BRIGHTON<\/strong>\u00a0Chalk
30.08.24\u00a0\u00a0HOLMFIRTH<\/strong>\u00a0Picturedrome
SEPTEMBER
10.09.24\u00a0\u00a0AMSTERDAM<\/strong>\u00a0(NL) Melkweg
11.09.24\u00a0\u00a0THE HAGUE<\/strong>\u00a0(NL) Paard
12.09.24\u00a0\u00a0BIELEFELD<\/strong>\u00a0(DE) Movie Bielefeld
13.09.24\u00a0\u00a0OBERHAUSEN<\/strong>\u00a0(DE) Turbinenhalle Oberhausen
14.09.24\u00a0\u00a0HAMBURG<\/strong>\u00a0(DE) Gruenspan
15.09.24\u00a0\u00a0BERLIN<\/strong>\u00a0(DE) Columbia Theater
17.09.24\u00a0\u00a0FRANKFURT<\/strong>\u00a0(DE) The Bed
18.09.24\u00a0\u00a0MUNICH<\/strong>\u00a0(DE) Backstage Kulturzentrum
19.09.24\u00a0\u00a0LYON<\/strong>\u00a0(FR) L\u2019Epicerie Moderne
20.09.24\u00a0\u00a0PARIS<\/strong>\u00a0(FR) Cabaret Sauvage
21.09.24\u00a0\u00a0TOURCOING<\/strong>\u00a0(FR) Le Grand Mix
DECEMBER
06.12.24\u00a0\u00a0BRISTOL<\/strong>\u00a0Marble Factory
07.12.24\u00a0\u00a0LONDON<\/strong>\u00a0O2 Shepherd\u2019s Bush Empire
09.12.24\u00a0\u00a0DUBLIN\u00a0<\/strong>(IE)\u00a0Opium
10.12.24\u00a0\u00a0BELFAST<\/strong>\u00a0Limelight 2
12.12.24\u00a0\u00a0GLASGOW<\/strong>\u00a0The Garage
13.12.24\u00a0\u00a0NEWCASTLE<\/strong>\u00a0Riverside
14.12.24\u00a0\u00a0MANCHESTER<\/strong>\u00a0Albert Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UK tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chameleons have long been cited as a hugely influential act, having inspired the likes of (The) Verve, Oasis, Interpol, The Killers, Editors, White Lies and The Slow Readers Club. They are renowned for their transformative recorded catalogue and intense and emotionally charged live performances, creating a legacy that extends well beyond four studio albums issued to date. Their widely acclaimed debut, \u2018Script of the Bridge\u2019 (1983) has been described by many as a masterpiece way ahead of its time, and was followed by \u2018What Does Anything Mean? Basically!\u2019 (1984), \u2018Strange Times\u2019 (1986) and \u2018Why Call It Anything?\u2019 (2001).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The band\u2019s unique sound has been captivating listeners for over four decades with a unique mix of melancholic yet energetic and powerful tunes, hypnotic ethereal riffs and a timeless lyrical style. One of the most important yet underrated rock bands of the 80s and 90s, they have contributed substantially to the post-punk, indie rock and shoegaze scenes of those decades and beyond.

THE CHAMELEONS<\/strong>
Mark Burgess – vocals, bass
Reg Smithies – guitar
Stephen Rice – guitar
Danny Ashberry – keyboards
Todd Demma – drums

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