Also known as Mean Street Record label Arch Hill Recordings Members Emily Edrosa | Years active 2007–present Website streetchant.com Albums Hauora, Means | |
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Past members Mikey SperringAlex Brown Similar Lawrence Arabia, The Phoenix Foundation, The All Seeing Hand, Ghost Wave, Mermaidens | ||
Street Chant is a New Zealand indie rock band who are signed to Arch Hill Recordings.
The band formed in Auckland in late 2007 with Emily Edrosa on guitar and vocals, Billie Rogers on bass and backing vocals and Mikey Sperring on drums, originally with the name Mean Street. In 2009 Sperring left and was replaced by Alex Brown and the band changed their name to Street Chant.
In 2010 the band released their debut album Means to critical acclaim, and won the inaugural Critics Choice Prize at the 2010 New Zealand Music Awards. In 2011 Means was shortlisted for the Taite Music Prize, and nominated for "Best Alternative Album" at the 2011 New Zealand Music Awards
In 2011 Street Chant opened for The Lemonheads in their "It's a Shame About Ray" 20th anniversary American tour.
In 2012 the band released the double A-side 7" single "Frail Girls" / "Salad Daze".
In 2013 Street Chant released a 5 track cassette/free download EP called Isthmus of One Thousand Lovers.
In late 2013 Street Chant performed a New Zealand tour as backing band for David Saunders of the 90's Flying Nun Records band The 3D's, performing a selection of 3Ds songs and covers.
In early 2015 it was announced that Alex Brown had left the band, and was replaced by Christopher Varnham of Auckland post-punk band Wilberforces.
Street Chant released their second album "Hauora" in 2016 to critical acclaim. Pedestrian Support League was nominated for the 2016 Silver Scroll.
Songs
Pedestrian Support LeagueHauora · 2016
Scream WalkMeans · 2010
Less Chat - More SewingMeans · 2010