The Chills
'Planet Phrom’ by Peter Gutteridge (off his solo album ‘Pure’)
Peter Gutteridge was in The Chills, The Clean, The Great Unwashed and Snapper. Roy was a fan of Peter's songs. Peter was a wild character. His songs ranged from feedback masterpieces to simple sweet… Audio
The Chills - a documentary
It was one of the most influential kiwi bands of the 80s and 90s, lead by the enigmatic Martin Phillipps, The Chills is a rock group that defined the Dunedin Sound. We talk to the producer of a new… Audio
Five of the best Chills songs ahead of their nationwide tour
John Campbell, Karyn Hay, Wallace Chapman, Anthonie Tonnon and Paz Lenchantin (of The Pixies) share their favourite Chills song.
Coming up
The Chills singer sentenced for drink-driving
A judge has sentenced the founder of iconic Dunedin band The Chills for drink-driving, while sympathising with his battle against alcohol addiction.
When The Chills were running hot
“My parents had separated briefly, the dog had died, my girlfriend had left me and Flying Nun was nearly going bankrupt.”: Martin Phillips on the recording of the classic Submarine Bells. Audio
The Mixtape: Martin Phillipps
The Chills frontman Martin Phillipps delves deep into his back pockets to present an eclectic and personal selection of music inspired by the joy of discovery. Audio
Music review with Grant Smithies
Grant Smithies reveals himself to be an overheated fanboy this week with four of his all-time fave Flying Nun tunes from The Chills, The Bats, Straitjacket Fits and Snapper. Video, Audio
Laneway 2017 line-up announced
Laneway Festival have announced the line-up for next year’s event, which is going down at Albert Park on Auckland Anniversary Day. Audio
The Mixtape: John Campbell
The host of Checkpoint, John Campbell, talks Sam Wicks through a C60's worth of handpicked tunes for The Mixtape. Video, Audio
The Chills Tour Diary
Despite a 20 year break from touring overseas, The Chills still maintain a loyal fan base in the UK, US and Europe. Keyboardist for the band, and keen anthropologist, Oli Wilson, talks to the fans… Audio, Gallery
The Chills live at NZ Festival 2016
Dunedin Flying Nun band The Chills became known internationally in the early 80s for jangly pop songs 'Pink Frost', 'I Love My Leather Jacket' and 'Heavenly Pop Hit'. Frontman Martin Phillipps hasn't… Audio
The Sampler Best of 2015: New Zealand Selection
In the final Sampler for 2015, Nick Bollinger revisits some of the year's outstanding local albums. Audio
Martin Phillipps and Graeme Downes: Dunedin double
Founders of Dunedin bands The Chills and The Verlaines, respectively, who have pursued musical careers since the early 1980s and will perform at the 2016 New Zealand Festival. Audio
Silver Bullets by The Chills
Nick Bollinger reviews the first full album in almost two decades from Flying Nun flag bearers The Chills. Audio
The Sampler, for Tuesday 17 November 2015
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the first full album in almost two decades from Dunedin legends The Chills; a complex set of chamber-pop from Joanna Newsom; and the latest trawlings… Audio
Playing Favourites with Peter Paphides
British music writer, broadcaster and record collector who launched Help is Coming, encouraging people to buy the Neil Finn song to assist the Save the Children refugee appeal. Audio
Part 4 - The Sound is Out There
Flying Nun bands tour and record in the Northern hemisphere. Founder Roger Shepherd moves to London. High hopes for a Flying Nun hit. Audio
Part 3 - In Love With These Times?
Flying Nun moves from Christchurch to Auckland, and a major-label association. Vinyl gives way to CD. The first artist contracts are signed! Audio
Part 2 - Getting Older
Flying Nun runs as a cooperative, with profits spent on new recordings. Lessons are learned about contracts and initial international forays. Audio