The Ninth Chapter possess a powerful ability to groove. Layering elements of funk, blues and folk, the Australian six-piece revel in exciting songwriting that takes listeners on a diverse musical journey. With over a decade of touring and three EPs to their name, the band successfully launched their first full-length over the weekend with two massive shows - to keep the good vibes flowing, The Ninth Chapter will be taking their shit-hot show through NSW and QLD over the coming months. As an amazing live outfit The Ninth Chapter are renowned for pairing its heavy groove with thumping horns, but on record the group sculpt a vast landscape of sounds, moods and tempos - a definitive representation of where The Ninth Chapter's musical evolution has taken them. Led by Jaz Munro’s bluesy vocals and slinky guitar, the album is a showcase of The Ninth Chapter's dynamic sound: the driving rhythm section of bassist Daniel Bowland and drummer Zac Page, the expansive percussion of Glen McClymont, and the richly layered horn section of Dillon Carlsson and Tom Hilliar.
Following on from the aptly titled taster What's Going To Happen Next, new single My Own Time is the band in total cruise control - one arm out the window and enjoying the ride. Smooth and summery, it is a song that celebrates travelling at your own pace – an ethos very much at the band's core. With its members scattered across Australia's beautiful north east coast, The Ninth Chapter perfectly encapsulate the laid-back lifestyle of Australian beach culture.
With the band proudly committing to a non-digital recording process with Geoff Wright at Lucky Boy Analogue studios in Byron Bay, The Ninth Chapter presents the group in all their glory – from the broad spectrum of genres they span, to their irrepressible live energy.
It is a true reflection of their journey thus far. But beyond all else, The Ninth Chapter is a band about mateship... the kind of brotherhood that feeds creativity – both collectively and for the individuals within it. This more than anything provides the chemistry that makes the band's debut album so true to their hearts.
Debut album 'The Ninth Chapter' feat 'My Own Time' out now iTunes - Apple Music - Spotify - Google Music
Links to The ninth chapter
Website: https://www.theninthchapter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theninthchapter/
Upcoming shows
Saturday March 30 - Plunge Festival, Grafton Friday April 12 - The Rails, Byron Bay Saturday April 13 - Miami Marketta, Gold Coast Saturday May 4 - Federal Hotel, Bellingen Sunday May 19 - Blues On Broadbeach, Gold Coast Tour event info