Hang On, The Chats Are Awesome 

Speaking of Aussies...The Darkness are going on tour in Australia and New Zealand this October!! Tickets: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/

My 17 y/o son saw the chats in Brooklyn a couple months ago. His first concert without me and he said there were bloody noses, 80’s monster truck videos on loop behind the band, and he was nearly struck in the face by a thrown shoe. I can’t honestly think of a better concert experience for a kid of his age!

Those sunglasses are known in Australia as speed dealer sunnies.

One of the most punk things I’ve ever seen was the chats in Adelaide a couple years back. They tried to get their friend on stage to join them but a bouncer grabbed him; the less singer yelled “oi get the fuck off him!” And face first dived right into bouncer from the stage! A huge riot broke out and people were pushing and rushing until they all made it back on stage with their mate and went straight into Smoko. The energy was insaaane! I’ve seen a lot of sets and that was the most chaotic.

They're a hit machine. Smoko, Pub Feed, Identity Theft and The Clap. Great band.

My 3 year old daughter is obsessed with the Chats. Every morning she asks to hear ‘the lightning song’ (Struck By Lightning), ‘the dinner song’ (Pub Feed), and Smoko (she can say that one)

Their best tune to date is ACDC CD. Genuis tactic, during 2020 when ACDC were due to release their latest album, the Chats released a song about waiting for the new ACDC album. Class band !

They’ve done really well in the five years since Smoko. They’ve toured the US and won praise from the likes of Dave Grohl. They’re supporting GnR on their Aussie tour. You should get them along to your Aussie shows in October.

Few bands have produced as many Australian national anthems as these young gentlemen. "Bus Money" is another must listen

The Chats are excellent. I really enjoy Pub Feed as well, the song that is.

FINALLY! The Chats get some love! "Identity Theft" is my personal anthem.

Shed Rock. Yeah, your garden shed. The Chats set up next to the lawnmower and the old leaky esky. We love these guys.

Smoko is indeed a smoke break, traditionally midway between starting work and lunch. Observed mainly by tradespeople who consume pies, sausage rolls and washed down with an energy drink of choice.

The lyric is just such pure working class genius, you kinda can't believe it hasn't been done before.

I love love love that justin can see the brilliance in the chats. They aren't pushing the fold by any means but god damn are they sincere with their punk rock attitude. That's the thing a bout punk....if you're faking it, people will notice.

The chats give me hope for rock music. Simple riff and songs, tons of personality and unpretentious lyrics. They are fun. I've noticed that all these bands that are starting to get momentum: wet leg, king gizzard and the lizard wizards, viagra boys, black midi, the chats-- they all sound wildly different and unique, but they all share a great sense of humor and are FUN. I hope we are on a wave that's going to bring back rock music in a big way. I was playing the chats the other day and my little nephew ran up screaming "SIX LITAHH GEE TEE AHHHH" little dude loves that song and smoko. Kids now only get exposed to garbage mumble rap, tiktok crap, and pop. They'd love rock bands if they could just get exposed to it. The metallica stranger things feature is another example of that.

I just found the Chats last week, thanks to Pat Finnerty’s channel, which is equally excellent 🤘✨

As an Aussie who loves your channel. I am so tickled by this. Saw them in a little venue here in Syd back in 2017 and I definitely felt I was seeing something about to explode. 🥰 Love this!!

AU has such an awesome music scene, tonnes of amazing bands.

As a Pom in Aus for 17 years AND a Darkness / Chats fan from basically their beginnings this warms my heart.

"perched atop of his milk crate throne" hah, what a wonderful turn of phrase :)

Hi Justin! This channel is so great; the algorithm did me a real solid by recommending it to me yesterday. Permission To Land was a really special album for me, and it's one of those albums that transports me back to when I heard it for the first time. I was 16 and had just started to discover my love and passion for good music. Looking back, that time in my life was nothing short of magical. Thanks for being part of that magic Cheers

First Pat Finnerty, now you. Love that The Chats are getting some universal recognition. Love all of your work, cheers!

That feeling when I saw the thumbnail of the Chats video on this channel was surreal and awesome. Have been loving this channel and telling my co -workers about it, revisiting the Darkness and being introduced so some of the cool new bands Justin has played, so when this band/song popped up here I feel and hope that it stoked again the rock & roll fires of many around here as it did for me.

200K subscribers can't be wrong! Congrats on the new milestone Justin, cheers! 👍

Well done Justin!!! I always appreciate an up and coming "garage" band making out of the garage and out into the sunshine. Cheers!!!

Thanks Justin and all involved. I checked this out straight after this video....and it is indeed awesome!

Saw The Chats supporting Queens of the stone age last night and they fucking rocked. Will be keeping an eye out for them in future, can only imagine how chaotic they would be in a smaller venue

The Chats are brilliant, been listening for a couple of years 🙂

definitely Black Sabbath Paranoid riff vibes.

Just spent the whole evening listening to Bill McClintock's mashups, this guy is a genius, I highly recommend him.

I feel one aspect that is never mentioned is the facial expression he pulls when saying "I'm on smoko". Captures everything in it.

The Justin Hawkins English accent spoken word version of the chorus is something we need

Justin, you're genuinely one of the best things to happen to RU-vid with your channel, also, I love The Chats, so I've never smashed the like button faster.

Congratulations on the 200k. Very well deserved and I'm sure the numbers will continue to rack up. Look forward to January for The UK tour. Worth travelling across the sea for 😋

Such an Aussie punk track. Brings back memories of Frenzal Rhomb gigs back in my day. Strayan legends mate!🤘

The shed is where you have a whiskey, smoke a cigar while working on your motorcycle and listen to The Darkness ☠️

The Chats are brilliant. Glad you got to give them a listen.

Brilliant. This is the first I’ve heard of the Chats. This one reminds me of a mixture of Sleaford Mods, Amyl and the Sniffers with a Black Sabbath Paranoid riff. Love it 😎

defiantly worth looking up clips of them playing live lots of energy the crowd really gets into it they put on a great show

These boys are a flash back life growing up in Australia in the 80s.

These guys were amazing as the openers for Queens of the Stone Age at Birmingham 2023.

The chats really are great. Different and awesome in all the right ways. Been a nice few years getting to know them 3 boys through their music.

Been following the Chats for like 4 years and glad to see their following is growing!

They pass the Punk authenticity check with flying colours. They're the real McCoy m'boy.

Your authentic positive attitude is contagious! E.g. joyfully saying „it‘s gonna be brilliant“ prior to having heard a single note. Were you born this way or is this something that can be „learned“ to a certain extent? I admire that very much and for me was one of the reasons that you quickly became one of my top-3 RU-vidrs! Vibes like yours are always very welcomed , but even more so in times like these! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Sincerely yours, the „catwhisperer“ aka Büsiflüsterer

I saw them in Austin, TX on their first US Tour. One of the best shows I've seen in years.

Oh boy, wait until you see them live (or a recording of that), they basically double speed all their songs, Ramones style, and it stays tight as fuuuuuuck! Great musicians, you can clearly hear they have way more technical skill, but simply choose not to implement it. That's indeed a masterclass in restraint.

Congrats on 200k mate, love your videos

Smoko is a song that you cant help but listen to with giant stupid smile on your face. Haha! It's just f%$#ing awesome!!!

Thanks! 9 long awaited months since you introduced me to The Chats until I saw them tonight. Best, raw, concert in at least 10 years.

Saw them live and they killed it. The chats are awesome in every way !

The Chats are brilliant Jussy, particularly this tune. I'm on smoko, so leave me alone. I know that feeling haha Good old Aussie pub band type stuff, they rock, glad they are getting recognition they deserve worldwide now

UGHHH IM SO GLAD THEY’RE GETTING MORE ATTENTION!! “bus money” and “ticket inspector” are some of my fav songs by the chats!

I also hope you get to cover them again!! Bloody legends. This was great to see.

I was instantly in love with this band based on seeing/hearing this video 1st time. SMOKO!

Lovin the punk energy from the Chats and several solid tunes, not just Smoko

The Chats are awesome! 6L GTR and Pub Feed are my favourite tracks 🤘🏼

Fantastic! Love your channel 🤘Informative and entertaining as always 🙂

I love these dudes hahah so cool to see you react to them

Love it Justin. You are quicly becomimg my go to channel. Keep up the great work. The Chats, Amyl and the Sniffers, and Viagra Boys are bringing something fresh and lonf overdue. You can add Slaeford Mods to that list to be honest

“Fundamentals are for the talentless.” Kenny Powers. That riff launched thousands of punk songs. And I love it.

I stumbled across this a few years ago and loved it. Forgot about it and them. Thanks for the reminder.

Thank god for the Chats !!! Love these guys

This is a really good song. I watched the video somehow years ago and was hooked. The video is also fantastic. Overall band is solid imo

The chats are class, check out their songs "ac/dc CD" and "I've been drunk in every bar in Brisbane, you should give the band Snot a listen too, they're pretty awesome too.

Congrats on 200k!! 💫 🔥🌎

FUCK yes!!! the chats are incredible!!! bring these guys on tour with you!!

It's amazing to go from Smoko to a song like Struck By Lightning. The Chats gained like 20 years of punk experience in 5. They can write some seriously good punk tunes now. Maybe their best, most clever song is Price of Smokes. Such a great build to maybe my favorite punk ending of all time.

2:02 is a gem of a moment

Loving your videos lately. They’re the perfect length to watch while I’m on smoko :) would love to see your reaction to more Aussie music

Excellent song and video. Simple ,yet a goddamn breath of great pink rock

Justin you need to hear "go to school " from the Lemon twigs ! Its amazing and super theatrical ! You will love

Justin… my respect for you continued to grow post after post… your appreciation for King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard was appreciated but now a nod to The Chats? Phenomenal!!!!!

Bloody love The Chats! Great energetic raw Garage rock & funny lyrics. Defo getting tix for their London gig next year! 🤘😝

Yes, I was one of those who requested that you react to The Chats back at the beginning of your channel. I think you would enjoy their song, AC/DC CD, as well. Glad you are getting around to these gents.

This may just be my favorite band that you’ve introduced me to. Also, it’s always hard to know what makes its way across the pond and what doesn’t. Glad to know you’re well-versed in the ways of Kenny Fuckin Powers. Vice Principals and Mighty Gemstones are also brilliant, in case you get the chance to watch.

The Chats are one of my favourite newer rock bands. Good, fast punk tunes without an ounce of pretentiousness. The future of punk rock is snotty and Australian. You should definitely check out their cover of Psycho Killer with Genesis Owusu on vocals.

Found the chats a few years back they're really starting pop off now getting tours in north America you really love to see it

The Chats are absolutely brilliant, there’s still hope for music in 2022!

A song that clearly defines the Beauty and Decline of the Australian culture. This is punk…. Re-personified.

The ozzie rock scene has been the best in the world for the last 5 years or so, you are just skimming the surface! Similar to this, Rancid Eddie - Chai Latte, is the most Australian thing you will ever see - culture summarised perfectly. And then the likes of Sticky Fingers, Lime Cordiale, Polish Club, Ocean Alley, Tash Sultana etc. the list goes on! Unbelievable and incredibly underrated scene

@thechats should see this. Its amazing!!, thanks for this justin

Fukin love the chats! Thyre 'I don't give a shit' approach to writing is amazing

The Chats are awesome. Australia has a great crop of bands right now.

Looove the Chats! I learned of them from Amyl & The Sniffers. The Chats ROCK! Edit: speaking of Smoko, I do hope you're doing well in your quitting!? Cheers!

Congrats on hitting 200K 👏

hilarious:.. great breakdown of The Chats, Justin… Geelong, AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

I feel like shed rock is more of a play on garage rock

Love this! I have been on a serious dive into Australian rock music as of late. So much good stuff, these folks are charming as fuck. I can hear some west coast America (Rocket from the Crypt, Hot Snakes, etc etc) influences in a lot of these bands and I love that, too. I will say it again, Gareth Liddiard, Aussie, deserves your attention. I don't mean to give him all of the credit for his brilliant bands, but The Drones, Tropical Fuck Storm, Springtime are some. MOD CON is fun and has another member of Tropical F S. The Peep Tempel is another Aussie band that has some interesting stuff. It is all too much to mention, just plug one of these bands in and let the algorithms work their magic.

Took a deep dive one day at work in my earbuds and listened to their whole catalog and its all brilliant.

DUUUDDDDDE!!! IVE BEEN SENDING THIS SONG TO MY FRIENDS FOR A WHILE! LOVE THESE FOLKS!

Okay so you've already reacted to king gizzard and the lizard wizard, but you only saw one song. They have so much more and I'd love to see you react to more of them

Justin, you have totally missed the MAGIC of a good British shed. The humble shed; yes, a wooden erection as you aptly describe is a place of solace for both men and women to put on a cheeky bit of Radio 4 or Classic FM and just say f**k it to the outside world - absolutely magic I say. Good day to you.

The Chats are awesome!! I discovered them 3 years ago and been hooked. They will revive punk!!

FINALLY how long have we been asking for this now

Glad to hear the functionality of the hair-do commended by Justin, here. Premium content. 🤟🏻

OZ is on its OWN vibe! The radio around the world means NOTHING to them! 💯💯😎

Saw the chats a few years ago in Bristol, spent half the gig trying to put my shoes back on, as they were getting trapped under the feet of many tightly packed and excitedly bouncing punk partakers. Excellent gig, one of the best I’ve been to!

Thank you for recommending NEW bands/Artists....If I wasn't so broke right now I would definitely pledge some money on Patreon. Star Crawler (Your recommendation) and now these guys, Awesome!!!