The Chills
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: New Zealand
- Born: 1980 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- Died: 28 July 2024, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- Active: 1980 - 2024
Biography
The Chills were a New Zealand indie pop band from Dunedin, formed in 1980 and led throughout by singer and songwriter Martin Phillipps, their only constant member. A flagship act of the Dunedin Sound on #Flying Nun Records#, they are best known for 'Submarine Bells' (1990) and its single 'Heavenly Pop Hit'. After a long recording gap, a settled final lineup released 'Silver Bullets' (2015), 'Snow Bound' (2018) and 'Scatterbrain' (2021). The band ended when Phillipps died in July 2024.
Genres
The Chills Discography
- Pink Frost / Purple Girl (1984) - Single - rated 3.99/5
- Kaleidoscope World (1986) - Compilation - rated 3.97/5
- Brave Words (1987) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- Submarine Bells (1990) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Soft Bomb (1992) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Secret Box: The Chills Rarities 1980 - 2000 (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.63/5
- Silver Bullets (2015) - Album - rated 3.37/5
- Snow Bound (2018) - Album - rated 3.32/5
- Scatterbrain (2021) - Album - rated 3.17/5
Members
- Martin Phillipps - vocals, guitar (1980–2024)
- James Dickson - bass (1999–2024)
- Erica Scally - guitar, violin, backing vocals (2013–2024)
- Todd Knudson - drums (2013–2024)
- Oli Wilson - keyboards (2016–2024)
- Justin Harwood - bass (1988–1992)
- Martin Kean - bass (1991–1996)