ROO AOTD #16 The Chats

All aboard the hype train for Bonnaroo 2026! Only 114 days until we are all on the Farm again, can you believe it? It’s coming up fast, and we can’t wait to be dancing with all of you at Bonnaroo! Today’s Artist of the Day is the one and only The Chats. Learn more about the artist below. Don’t forget to check out all of our artist spotlights! Thank you for reading these posts!

Artist Biography

The Chats are the Australian punk trio born on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, whose unapologetic brand of razor‑edged “shed rock” fuses classic punk urgency, pub‑rock grit, and wry cultural observation into a sound that feels both ferociously immediate and distinctly homegrown. Formed in 2016 when bassist/vocalist Eamon Sandwith, drummer Matt Boggis, and guitarist Josh Hardy were still teenagers making music in a friend’s shed, the band exploded from local DIY roots with the viral hit “Smoko,” a blistering, three‑chord anthem that paired deadpan humor with snarling riffs and millions of internet plays — a breakout that led to major tours and a loyal global following. With critically embraced studio albums like High Risk Behaviour and Get Fucked showcasing blistering tempos, stripped‑down songcraft, and lyrics steeped in everyday absurdity, The Chats have carved out a singular place in modern punk by amplifying the raw, working‑class spirit of their influences while delivering high‑velocity performances that feel like a shot of adrenaline to the system.

Genre

Punk Rock

Scheduled at Bonnaroo

Friday (Link to Daily Schedules)