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montpelier
12+ albums
indieaustraliageohash:r7hgdpx7v9jsBrisbane
about
Montpelier create modern indie-pop with purpose and clarity. The four-piece combine close soaring harmonies with fresh electro-synth and sharp rhythms to give a sound that inspires fans of Coldplay, Radiohead, and Arcade Fire alike. Montpelier Rd in Brisbane, Australia, was where Dave Butler, Greg Chiapello, Andrew Stone and John Pickering formed the band that would revisit the lush sounds and pop writing legacies of past decades and reinvent them for the 2010’s. “While our sound is modern, there is something to be said for capturing the beauty of records from another age,” says singer/bassist Greg Chiapello. Following their inception in early 2009, Montpelier have performed across Australia, though under a different name. The band have since taken a break from the road and non-stop songwriting, and are currently in Los Angeles recording their first EP with eclectic producer Kevin Augunas (Cold War Kids, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Yves Klein Blue). The other half of Montpelier’s vocal presence, Dave Butler, explains their choice of producer: “We want to make really great sounding pop records. We want people to be able to relate to our lyrics, be drawn in by our melodies and be inspired with authentic sounds and textures. Kevin’s approach is no-nonsense and all about great sounds. If it isn’t authentic, get rid of it.” “We got tired of the idea that in order to be successful you had to create music in your basement, mix it loud for radio and release it via viral
