Hang On, The Chats Are Awesome

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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

[@seanohartaigh2209]

With bells on here. Can you do a darkness inspired lesson for us

[@NinStardust]

I clicked it! I wait impatiently for you to irritate me every day! 😁 how great is that song? But doesn’t it remind you of Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid”? It’s all I can think of now 😅

[@infamousT]

This is a LEGENDARY track mate!

[@jimmyska4]

Struck By Lightening - The Chats 🤘🏼

[@borgig]

Clicked. The bell is on sir 👍

[@waygonner]

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!

[@sarah1go853]

This honestly warms my heart.

[@sjukfan]

At one of my first concerts I almost ended up with my head in the bass drum. Great times.

[@brownsworthy7323]

Brilliant!

[@mgradiant]

Now THAT is a proper punk rock show. Consider it a baptism by punk rock for him.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

So he had a great time 🤘

[@taniasalu2405]

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

[@philippe4106]

Those sunglasses are known in Australia as speed dealer sunnies.

[@sofiecallow350]

I’m my country the direct translation of them is “speed glasses” lol

[@postpunk69SexAndViolence]

oh man, Aussies are so funny with those nicknames for everything.

[@andreww6026]

Speedies to be clear

[@jumihendriks9709]

In Finland they are called "speed binoculars" roughly translated. Having more or less the same meaning

[@superharuhifan]

Shortened to "speedies" where I'm from in Oz

[@curtisebear1568]

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.

[@TheSwordster123]

golden moment

[@RepublicWar]

@aofmual where was there anything about culture in there?

[@1337flite]

Typical Adelaide punk gig.

[@zacharybinx5443]

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

[@eggymayo3271]

Hahaha they have back to back bangers

[@victoriagill1588]

I so wanted to see the Wiggles give The Clap a go on there cover band. 🤣🤣

[@pc4mlc451]

6L GTR is a fucking masterpiece.

[@JrgsGrg]

6L GTR \,,/

[@injuringchip3161]

That sounds like a night out

[@pejpm]

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)

[@Walshyyy420]

😂😂😂 You’re gonna end up with The Kid who swears a little bit kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXWapnaBhqlmgqssi=qn-K047YEcpgK3yE

[@LimitedHandles]

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

[@StrudelShaft]

Give credit to the food as well, friend. No better bit of grub.

[@edrader]

mum stole my darts

[@flipsmc8647]

.... And the parmys.👌

[@badcrumble1]

Medium well!!

[@icepick1514]

It's all I want and all I need.

[@sirpatrickspens]

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.

[@Scott-Free-123]

Poor gnr..

[@alwaysabiggafish3305]

@@Scott-Free-123 anyone can support gnr these days because they need people who make them look like competent musicians.

[@stambo1983]

​@@alwaysabiggafish3305 Lighten up you melts

[@jamescameron6819]

More like gnr was supporting them

[@baabaabaa-El]

It was Iggy that got em to the US.

[@victorycupcake3061]

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.

[@ThatGuy-bp4gz]

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

[@patrickgalloway2448]

Bus money is my favorite

[@richymoore]

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 !

[@jmhaces]

Agreed. "Smoko" and "AC/DC CD" are probably their best songs to introduce someone to The Chats and the videos are hilarious. I also enjoy "Identity Theft."

[@gilligan80]

4573

[@gilligan80]

Drunk and disorderly

[@maegnificant]

@@jmhaces i got drunk in every pub in Brisbane and pub feed are my favorites

[@eddiepopcopter5902]

Hard agree

[@mangezable]

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.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks so much Magnus!

[@Reid_Jorgensen]

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

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers Reid!

[@zeruzio1345]

Wow Reid Shadow Legends must be making bank to be able to shell out $10 just for a comment on KZbin.

[@Piper2112]

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

[@adrock1011]

Beato

[@adrock1011]

@@recommendedforyou6235 i bought that shirt…. Immediately

[@onyxodyssey]

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

[@waygonner]

Mine is the clap

[@mrwolsy3696]

Always confused with the skegs.

[@sjukfan]

@@waygonner Dammit! I was gonna say that 😀

[@mitchmiller6366]

All I need is a good pub feed 👍🏻

[@thetravellershub]

It happened to me, it could happen to you

[@whyn1cole]

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!!

[@Buesifluesterer]

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 KZbinrs! 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

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

I've no idea! Thanks again!!

[@Buesifluesterer]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain maybe the holy Triptych of musicians not willing to join club 27 plays a role: Love, Sport and Rock n Roll 😉

[@memothemiddlingguitarist3160]

Thanks!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Wow! Thank you so much, that's incredibly kind of you Memo!

[@EchoBravo370]

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

[@mike04574]

It has been

[@leemccarthy6]

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

[@idontwantahandlethough]

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

[@neilr4867]

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.

[@HighscoreCreative]

Iced coffee

[@neilr4867]

@@HighscoreCreative How could I forget? 😄

[@HighscoreCreative]

@@neilr4867 it's a staple mate.

[@Kirrawirra]

Or beer

[@victoriagill1588]

Ice coffee and a pie! 🤣

[@chrisg1772]

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

[@KC-yi1td]

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

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks KC! I'm glad to be part of your smoko.

[@Maddpunx]

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

[@richiep3520]

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 😋

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers Richie!

[@richiep3520]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain 😍

[@tracys694]

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

[@sweptinblack]

Same. Bus Money, 6L gtr, pub feed, acdc cd, the chats got some great songs.

[@IntoTheVerticalBlank]

@@sweptinblack Beato fellas, B.E.A.T.O!

[@rbtdoster]

The pedal mobile is gaining fame worldwide!

[@GregGallagher]

Same! I love that Justin was in one of the first episodes of Pat’s WMTSS series

[@Dunavitzki]

KZbin got me into all 3 of these channels before they even overlapped 🤯

[@mikeysingleton6389]

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

[@zed4225]

Well said and ditto

[@williamballard2964]

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

[@billyaugust]

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.

[@briero]

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 😎

[@flipsmc8647]

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

[@theslosh3059]

Frenzal Rhomb!! I saw them support Capdown and Less Than Jake at the Barrowlands in Glasgow over 20 years ago and they kicked ass.

[@thenatural1sttrpg]

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

[@thenatural1sttrpg]

@ghost mall try and have some fun mate. It's good energy this group is putting out. Punk isn't for everyone I get it.

[@thenatural1sttrpg]

@ghost mallI too grew up listening to punk and metal. you should try their newer stuff. 6 litre gtr is good, ac/DC cd is as well. Or check them out playing with Genisis Owasu's cover of talking heads psycho killer.

[@captainspaulding2693]

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.

[@stuartshrubb2854]

Hi Justin, love your music and the channel. Really enjoy your humble outlook on things - anyway, just wondered when was it that you were on stage in front of 'X' amount of people and realised *oh fuck, this it it* - the turning point in your mind when, I guess, it went from passion to job? Really enjoy the channel, you've inspired me to mess around with the acoustic guitar more, even though I'm a bass player ❤️. Much love bro x

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks so much Stuart! I'll try answer this in the next comments video,

[@germantoenglish898]

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

[@JosiahGould]

I've been a Patreon of his for a long while now. His "Soul Metal" is amazing. The Bob Marley / Billy Idol mashup has to be one of my favorite songs ever now.

[@MorbidManoeuvres]

wow i just noticed your DX7 tat, sweet ! and im actually watching this for a second time i like this episode. I love your whole ethos/channel. Legend, cheers.

[@MrStonebeliever]

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

[@CMFO83]

Thanks Justin

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers Cashel, appreciate it!

[@zed4225]

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

[@dylanhopwood3773]

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

[@MichaelKayin90Seconds]

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

[@mayonaise7100]

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

[@angusdrummond6719]

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

[@Mattlife97]

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

[@garymitchell277]

I was also there. Absolutely spanked it.🎉🎉

[@matthewcoughtrey8383]

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!

[@DazzleRebel]

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

[@matthewgriffiths540]

had the pleasure of seeing them live on the get fvucked tour, guantanamo baywatch opened, absolutely brilliant, one of my favourite shows ive seen, pits were insane and they were even better, they were outside chatting with fans queuing to get into the venue, insanely great experience and lovely lads, one of my favourite bands.

[@Christophe_L]

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

[@kbusby4824]

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.

[@beanie1089]

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!!!

[@Dreyno]

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

[@vernongrant3596]

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

[@grebonatiproductions7604]

I discovered The Chats a great while ago courtesy of Smoko. They are brilliant. Also is great you released this on the same day The Chats released their new Album Get F****d. Keep up the great work Justin. 🤘😜🤘

[@houseoftheblessediron8903]

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

[@johnedwardkerr7814]

So happy to see how happy The Chats made you Justin. This was an excellent discussion/vlog/reaction video. My buddy and I like The Chats, IDLES, and the Viagra Boys as far as modern punk goes... I consider The Chats as the great punk equalizers. Hope the album maintains their level of awesome... Would you cover King Krule or IDLES sometime soon?

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

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

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

I've talking about The Chats for years and it's good to see them here.Getcha Pull 🥃-CHEERS 🍻🤘🏿

[@sweptinblack]

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.

[@andrewcoates4952]

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

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

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!!!!!

[@grebonatiproductions7604]

Has he experienced PowderFinger yet? Or WolfMother

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

@@grebonatiproductions7604 …. I think he’d find a kinship with Wolfmother. Definitely his style ✌🏼

[@CeeJayDee94]

Hopefully Sticky Fingers are next 🤞🏻

[@jackoakes1998]

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

[@mat7966]

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.

[@SerenityChaos1975]

Because they tour with and spend lots of time with The Cosmic Psychos who have been making this music for over 30 years

[@jefffloyd2141]

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

[@johnnyjohnsonmusic]

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.

[@Apoll022]

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

[@Mrdayz]

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

[@frankiesilverman]

Just learned about The Chats a couple weeks ago and I’m hooked!!

[@OTOss8]

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

[@hussle2654]

These kids are carrying the entirety of punk rock on their shoulders, MF legends in the making 💪

[@alacia-r7o]

Justin, please mention more new punk bands! I am obsessed with the Chats now!! And I would have missed out completely without your channel. Many thanks!!

[@TheBrunosalmacis]

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

[@lesdillinger4907]

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

[@h4ndrix]

definitely Black Sabbath Paranoid riff vibes.

[@mikesmith3342]

Yep, that's what I thought...

[@JReyes624]

I just learned about the Chats last week and I couldn't be happier about it.

[@feministadentata4041]

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.

[@ztwinturbo13]

Fuckin right they play fast!

[@PerezBroz-p5o]

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

[@Nils_Martin]

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

[@brianvolpe3242]

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

[@StrangeDevice]

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.

[@scottbelongie9051]

this is why I watch never heard of them before and I like it have not heard punk in a long time great thanks Mate

[@davidhitsdrums]

2:02 is a gem of a moment

[@brooke9297]

Heck yeah - that song fell into my lap a few years back and I saw them at a John Waters mini-festival in Oakland… delightful young lads. I sent that video to all my friends and none of ‘em were into it… but off they duck.

[@colina1330]

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.

[@justinbennett4241]

Kick ass channel Justin. I love the Chats. Saw them live supporting the Strokes here in Melb a month ago. Was a pisser of a performance.

[@bimscutney1242]

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

[@NickyDiamond44]

“I play real sports. Not trying to be the best at working out.”

[@viera4]

My wifes son 11 introduced me to their track "smoko" whilst we were having a family barbeque.. i am advocate of the. "Jukebox" which I encourage in any gathering. Pass the phone and select the next track, type of thing. It is amazing how fantastic this is. Been doing it for years 😂. The chats are now a firm favourite 👊👍

[@jakedixonvideodiary]

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

[@caneyebus]

Seem to be doing far and away better than here in the US.

[@Sophie_Pea]

Yessss. Don’t forget Courtney Barnett, amyl and the sniffers, Julia jacklin, phantastic ferniture

[@Alpha_7227]

Spacey Jane

[@bluesoulsession]

These guys are from the Sunshine Coast here in Queensland, Australia and their simple lyrics evoke Australian culture brilliantly.

[@kim_here]

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.

[@andrewt836]

Me too but I just got stuck listening to the cosmic psychos. Fucking amazing stuff

[@timmcgrath676]

Buffalo Freedom

[@johnokelly1983]

Now I finally have the perfect response anytime I’m asked to do anything. Cheers for that!

[@sg-go5li]

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

[@EchoBravo370]

or maybe is it its Ugliness and Accent? Or all of the above?

[@edwardallen1271]

Congrats on hitting 200K 👏

[@dylansmyth8370]

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

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

How about Dune Rats or The Bennies though? HEY MOTHERFUCKER I'M A PARTY MACHINE I SAID HEY HEY FUCKER I'M A PARTY MACHINE

[@dynatwenty]

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

[@StrudelShaft]

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

[@antonyjenningsinternationa48]

The perfect description, simple but brilliant.

[@KelleyGreenEcstasy]

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

[@sarah1go853]

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

[@seanodonnell3683]

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.