The Chemist is a four-piece alternative rock music group from Perth, Western Australia formed in 2007.
History The Chemist formed when all four members met studying music at university. The Chemist's first gig was a heat in the prestigious Next Big Thing Competition. They won their heat and ended up runners-up in the entire competition.
They've since played at the Big Day Out, Splendor in the Grass, Southbound, received significant airplay on Triple J, worked with Luke Steele of the Sleepy Jackson and supported Silversun Pickups, Robert Forster, Boy & Bear, Hungry Kids of Hungary, The Beautiful Girls, End of Fashion, Birds of Tokyo and Sugar Army.
In 2013, The Chemist signed to Create/Control and released their debut album Ballet In The Badlands on March 22. The album was given 4/5 stars by Rolling Stone magazine.
Music style The Chemist play a derivative brand of blues infused indie swamp rock, drawing influence from artists such as Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, The Walkmen, The Beach Boys, and Beck.
Personnel Ben Witt – lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboard (2007–present) Elliot Smith – drums (2007-2012) Chris Wright: drums (2012–present) James Ireland – keyboard (2007–present) Hamish Rahn – bass (2007–present)
Discography Albums + List of albums, with selected details Title Details Ballet in the Badlands Released: 2013 Format: CD, Digital Label: Dirt Diamonds (DDPTC004)
Extended Plays + List of EPs, with selected details Title Details The Wolves' Howls Shatter the Old Glass Moon Released: 2010 Format: CD, Digital Label: Dirt Diamonds (5186593222) Lullabies Released: 2010 Format: CD, Digital Label: Dirt Diamonds (5249826082)
References
External links
The Chemist interview in Reverb magazine (November 2010)