CHORES
Chores are an award-winning duo whose feel-good, dance-floor fillers have established them as one of the most exciting new electronic acts south of the equator.The Melbourne-based, NZ-born music-makers have a string of hits to their name, including ‘Away’ feat. Omega Levine, ‘Surrender’ feat. Abby Wolfe and ‘Got It’ feat. Sharnar. The tracks received widespread play on Top 40 radio in New Zealand and helped earn Chores the award for ‘Best Electronic Act’ at the 2018 VNZMAs. The pair also won the award for ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ at the 2017 Georgies and in 2018 were nominated for ‘International Achievement Award’. Chores recently released their debut EP, WORKING FROM HOME, which features some of Australasia’s best up and coming and underground vocalists including DOOLIE, Akacia, LALKA and Ariela Jacobs. The EP was recorded during lockdown in Melbourne 2020, where Chores (Sam Saunders and Thom Simmons) have been based for the last few years. Chores collaborated with Melbourne producer Simon Moro on the 6-track EP, which features singles ‘Tremble’, ‘Girls’, ‘Forever’ and ‘Twenty-Three’.
Although now living in Australia, Sam and Thom have been back in New Zealand for summer, performing at some of the country’s biggest festivals and events, including Rhythm and Vines, Deep Hard and Funky, and the George fm Summer Series.
“We are so excited to release our first body of work!” says Thom. “Having been producing for seven years and after 10 singles we thought it was the right time. The work draws heavily on all our favourite artists and can be seen to references of household favorites like that of Flight Facilities, Peking Duk, and Pnau."
The WORKING FROM HOME EP is all-encompassing and expands on Chores’ crafted sound and former singles. Not bound by genre, the record delivers full-blown pop, dance, and a six minute house track, which they describe as a homage to the genre which started their production.
The work took place during the seven-month lockdown in Melbourne, and the majority of the vocal recordings/production was done at home - hence the title of the EP.
"This got a stadium rock kinda feel going on!” - The Aston Shuffle – triple j (AUS)
"A bolt of euphoria penetrates through that clattering chorus rush. Big vibes.” - Dave Ruby Howe – triple j Unearthed (AUS)
Chores have spent years honing their craft, DJing and performing as a full band at New Zealand festivals Rhythm and Vines, Northern Bass, Bay Dreams and Deep Hard N Funky, as well as supporting dance music luminaires Basement Jaxx, What So Not, Duke Dumont, Peking Duk, The Chainsmokers and A-Trak. In early 2019, Chores were handpicked to put their spin on ‘Weapon Of Choice’ by the legendary Fatboy Slim for an EP of remixes.
PREVIOUS EVENTS & FESTIVALS - Rhythm & Vines, Northern Bass, Homegrown, Bay Dreams, Deep, Hard N Funky, Springbreak Fiji, Mudtopia.
Support for the following - Chainsmokers, A-Trak, Dusky, Tensnake, What So Not, Dj Koze, Hannah Wants, Waze and Odyssey, Peking Duk, Motez, Indian Summer, Hayden James, Oneman, Detroit, Swindle, T. Williams, Chris Lorenzo, KLP, Benson, Cut Snake & Touch Sensitive.
Although now living in Australia, Sam and Thom have been back in New Zealand for summer, performing at some of the country’s biggest festivals and events, including Rhythm and Vines, Deep Hard and Funky, and the George fm Summer Series.
“We are so excited to release our first body of work!” says Thom. “Having been producing for seven years and after 10 singles we thought it was the right time. The work draws heavily on all our favourite artists and can be seen to references of household favorites like that of Flight Facilities, Peking Duk, and Pnau."
The WORKING FROM HOME EP is all-encompassing and expands on Chores’ crafted sound and former singles. Not bound by genre, the record delivers full-blown pop, dance, and a six minute house track, which they describe as a homage to the genre which started their production.
The work took place during the seven-month lockdown in Melbourne, and the majority of the vocal recordings/production was done at home - hence the title of the EP.
"This got a stadium rock kinda feel going on!” - The Aston Shuffle – triple j (AUS)
"A bolt of euphoria penetrates through that clattering chorus rush. Big vibes.” - Dave Ruby Howe – triple j Unearthed (AUS)
Chores have spent years honing their craft, DJing and performing as a full band at New Zealand festivals Rhythm and Vines, Northern Bass, Bay Dreams and Deep Hard N Funky, as well as supporting dance music luminaires Basement Jaxx, What So Not, Duke Dumont, Peking Duk, The Chainsmokers and A-Trak. In early 2019, Chores were handpicked to put their spin on ‘Weapon Of Choice’ by the legendary Fatboy Slim for an EP of remixes.
PREVIOUS EVENTS & FESTIVALS - Rhythm & Vines, Northern Bass, Homegrown, Bay Dreams, Deep, Hard N Funky, Springbreak Fiji, Mudtopia.
Support for the following - Chainsmokers, A-Trak, Dusky, Tensnake, What So Not, Dj Koze, Hannah Wants, Waze and Odyssey, Peking Duk, Motez, Indian Summer, Hayden James, Oneman, Detroit, Swindle, T. Williams, Chris Lorenzo, KLP, Benson, Cut Snake & Touch Sensitive.
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DISCOGRAPHY
Working From Home (EP) - 2021
Tremble (ft. LÂLKA) (Single) - 2020
Falling (ft. Laine) - 2019
Body 2 Body - 2019
Got It (ft. Sharnar) - 2018
Vampire Teeth - 2018
Surrender (Remixes) - 2018
Surrender (feat. Abby Wolfe) - 2018
Losing You - 2017
By Your Side (Remixes) - 2017
By Your side (feat. Red London) - 2017
Away (feat. Omega Levine) - 2017
Gravitate - 2016
Telling Lies - 2016
At The Night's End (feat. Milou) - 2014
When The Night Comes (feat. Milou) - 2013
Tremble (ft. LÂLKA) (Single) - 2020
Falling (ft. Laine) - 2019
Body 2 Body - 2019
Got It (ft. Sharnar) - 2018
Vampire Teeth - 2018
Surrender (Remixes) - 2018
Surrender (feat. Abby Wolfe) - 2018
Losing You - 2017
By Your Side (Remixes) - 2017
By Your side (feat. Red London) - 2017
Away (feat. Omega Levine) - 2017
Gravitate - 2016
Telling Lies - 2016
At The Night's End (feat. Milou) - 2014
When The Night Comes (feat. Milou) - 2013
PRESS
ZM Online - January 18
George FM - August 2017
NZ Music - August 2017
ZM - August 2017
George FM - May 2017
Stoney Roads - May 2016
Sniffers Blog - May 2016
This Song Slaps - May 2016
Acid Stag - May 2016
George FM - August 2017
NZ Music - August 2017
ZM - August 2017
George FM - May 2017
Stoney Roads - May 2016
Sniffers Blog - May 2016
This Song Slaps - May 2016
Acid Stag - May 2016
BOOKINGS/MORE INFO
JAZ KAPOW / FENELLA STRATTON
E: jaz@twicethehype.co.nz / fenella@twicethehype.co.nz
P: +64 21 128 7475 / +64 21 054 0699