The Chapters


Members:

  • Mark Rodgriguez - percussion
  • Jeff Severson - bass
  • Bobby Cheatham - keyboards, backup vocals
  • Rick Gonzalez - guitar, lead vocals

About:

The Chapters were formed by ex-guitarist/singer/songwriter Rick Gonzalez of Austin-based We Talked About Murder in early June of 2003. With bassist Jeff Severson (of Austin’s The Golden Rule), drummer Mark Rodriguez, and keyboardist Bobby Cheatham, the quartet has constructed songs of direction different than any of their projects prior. The fusion of sounds combines new wave, punk, post-rock and indie rock in a whole new format.

The quartet quickly released the melodic 4-song EP “Between Love and Death”in the scorching heat of August 2003.The Austin Chronicle said it was “…already a hit with the black-clad Eighties crowd, their indigo song craft falls somewhere between Love & Rockets and Trail of Dead…”

Next, The Chapters delivered “Bleeding All Over This Town”. The band’s full-length is a fluid merger of melodic indie rock and dark synth pop. Filled with energy and emotion, this collection of eleven songs is sure to awaken even the most lethargic of hearts.

April 2006 sees the release of a brand new EP. "Distant" picks up where the band left off with "Bleeding..." and showcases some of the bands most mature material to date. Check out songs and then order it.

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