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The Chills are a New Zealand indie rock band that formed in Dunedin in 1980, led by singer-songwriter Martin Phillipps. Learn about their history, albums, singles, and the Dunedin sound they helped pioneer.
Jul 28, 2024 · The New Zealand post-punk singer and guitarist passed away unexpectedly, according to the band's statement. He was the leader of The Chills, who pioneered the 'Dunedin sound' and released seven albums.
- Emma Wilkes
Jul 29, 2024 · The Chills' founding member and lead singer died on July 29, 2024, leaving a legacy of songs that evoke the sound and feel of Dunedin. Martin was a friend, a musician, a fan of rain-themed tunes and a pop culture enthusiast.
- Alison Blair
Jul 28, 2024 · The New Zealand jangle-pop band leader passed away unexpectedly, according to his family and friends. He had been battling liver disease for several years and released his last album in 2021.
Jul 28, 2024 · Martin Phillipps, whose band the Chills was a mainstay of the 1980s New Zealand indie-rock scene that served as a formative influence on the likes of R.E.M. and Pavement, has died. He was 61. His...
- mikael.wood@latimes.com
- Pop Music Critic
Jul 29, 2024 · Martin Phillips, who was a guitarist of the rock band The Chills, unexpectedly passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 61.
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Jul 28, 2024 · The New Zealand musician and frontman of The Chills passed away unexpectedly on Sunday night, according to the band's statement. Phillipps was a creative force behind the jangle-pop band, who released albums into the 2020s and toured worldwide.
