The Chapman Family
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The Chapman Family are an English alternative rock
band from Stockton-on-Tees
, that formed in 2006. The band consists of Kingsley Chapman (Lead vocals, guitar
), Paul Chapman (Lead Guitar
), Pop Chapman (Bass
, backing vocals) & Phil Chapman (Drums). The band's debut album Burn Your Town was released on March 7, 2011. They were notably part of the "10 Tips for 2009" shortlist published by NME
.
The band released their first single, the double A-side
"You Are Not Me" / "You Think You're Funny", on 8 October 2007 through local Stockton label Don't Tell Clare Records.
In 2008, The Chapman Family performed at the Glastonbury Festival
, following a promotion on BBC Radio
, 'In New Music We Trust'. They were chosen by a panel that included DJs Huw Stephens
, Steve Lamacq
, and Snow Patrol
frontman Gary Lightbody
. In 2008, the band were chosen as one of the closing bands for the Manchester In The City music conference, along with The Fratellis
. They have played shows with the likes of We Are Scientists, 80s Matchbox B-Line Disaster and Future of the Left. They recorded a session for BBC Radio 1
at Maida Vale studios in London which was aired in September 2008.
In April–May 2009 The Chapman Family played alongside La Roux
, Heartbreak
and Magistrates on NME's Samsung Radar tour, playing in Nottingham, Bristol, Wrexham, Oxford, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Preston, Glasgow, Birmingham, Portsmouth, Stoke, Norwich and London.
The Chapman Family's second single, "Kids", was released on 27 April 2009, and accompanied by a promo video from director Blake Claridge. In September 2009 they announced the release of "Virgins", and their first full headlining UK tour.
In March 2010, The Chapman Family played alongside Everything Everything
and The Drums
as part of the NME Showcase at the annual South by Southwest
in Austin
, Texas
.
In October 2010, they released their fourth single, "All Fall".
They are currently signed to PIAS Recordings
.
On January 10, 2011 they announced the release date of their debut album Burn Your Town as March 7, 2011. They also released their fifth single, "Anxiety" on January 31, 2011.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band from Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees is a market town in north east England. It is the major settlement in the unitary authority and borough of Stockton-on-Tees. For ceremonial purposes, the borough is split between County Durham and North Yorkshire as it also incorporates a number of smaller towns including...
, that formed in 2006. The band consists of Kingsley Chapman (Lead vocals, guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
), Paul Chapman (Lead Guitar
Lead guitar
Lead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
), Pop Chapman (Bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals) & Phil Chapman (Drums). The band's debut album Burn Your Town was released on March 7, 2011. They were notably part of the "10 Tips for 2009" shortlist published by NME
NME
The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
.
History
The band were formed in 2006 and played their first gig on May 5 of that year at KuBar in Stockton-on-Tees. Singer and guitarist Kingsley Chapman claims that they formed because they were "bored of watching bands who sounded f-k all like anything". The band originally consisted of Kingsley, Paul, Phil and Lucy, the latter was replaced by Pop in 2007.The band released their first single, the double A-side
A-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
"You Are Not Me" / "You Think You're Funny", on 8 October 2007 through local Stockton label Don't Tell Clare Records.
In 2008, The Chapman Family performed at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
, following a promotion on BBC Radio
BBC Radio
BBC Radio is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927. For a history of BBC radio prior to 1927 see British Broadcasting Company...
, 'In New Music We Trust'. They were chosen by a panel that included DJs Huw Stephens
Huw Stephens
Huw Stephens is a radio presenter currently broadcasting shows on BBC Radio 1.-Early life and career:Stephens was born in Cardiff, Wales, the son of the author and literary journalist Meic Stephens...
, Steve Lamacq
Steve Lamacq
Steve Lamacq , sometimes known by his nicknames Lammo or "The Cat" is an English disc jockey, currently working with the BBC radio stations BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2.-Early career:He was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire...
, and Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
frontman Gary Lightbody
Gary Lightbody
Gary Lightbody is an Northern Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol.- Early life :...
. In 2008, the band were chosen as one of the closing bands for the Manchester In The City music conference, along with The Fratellis
The Fratellis
The Fratellis were an indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The band consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli , bass guitarist Barry Fratelli , and drummer and backing vocalist Mince Fratelli .The band released 2 albums during their career, Costello Music in 2006 and Here We Stand in...
. They have played shows with the likes of We Are Scientists, 80s Matchbox B-Line Disaster and Future of the Left. They recorded a session for BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
at Maida Vale studios in London which was aired in September 2008.
In April–May 2009 The Chapman Family played alongside La Roux
La Roux
La Roux are an English electropop duo made up of singer, keyboardist, co-writer and co-producer Eleanor Kate Jackson, and co-writer and co-producer Ben Langmaid. Jackson describes their relationship as "very much a half and half sharing situation... not like a singer producer outfit", but also...
, Heartbreak
Heartbreak
Heartbreak may refer to:*Broken heart, the emotions felt after the end of a romance, or grief or disappointment*Battle of Heartbreak Ridge, a Korean War battle in 1951*Heartbreak Hill , several different locations...
and Magistrates on NME's Samsung Radar tour, playing in Nottingham, Bristol, Wrexham, Oxford, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Preston, Glasgow, Birmingham, Portsmouth, Stoke, Norwich and London.
The Chapman Family's second single, "Kids", was released on 27 April 2009, and accompanied by a promo video from director Blake Claridge. In September 2009 they announced the release of "Virgins", and their first full headlining UK tour.
In March 2010, The Chapman Family played alongside Everything Everything
Everything Everything
Everything Everything are a British indie band that formed in late 2007, originate from Newcastle, Kent and Guernsey, and reside in Manchester. The band rose to fame when they were revealed as part of the BBC's Sound of 2010 poll on 7 December 2009...
and The Drums
The Drums
The Drums are an American indie pop band from Brooklyn, NY with members stemming from the shortlived band Elkland . The band is currently on the Moshi Moshi/Island , Universal and Frenchkiss labels.-Formation:...
as part of the NME Showcase at the annual South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
in Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
.
In October 2010, they released their fourth single, "All Fall".
They are currently signed to PIAS Recordings
PIAS Recordings
[PIAS] Recordings is the recorded music division of the [PIAS] Entertainment Group, a European independent artist and label services company.The record labels that operate under the [PIAS] Recordings umbrella are: Play It Again Sam, Wall of Sound and Different Recordings.Aside from the three London...
.
On January 10, 2011 they announced the release date of their debut album Burn Your Town as March 7, 2011. They also released their fifth single, "Anxiety" on January 31, 2011.
Singles
| Year | Song | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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| 2007 | "You Are Not Me / You Think You're Funny" | – | |
| 2009 | "Kids" | – | |
| "Virgins" | – | ||
| 2010 | "All Fall" | – | |
| 2011 | "Anxiety" | – | |