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Chameleons at The Loft
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Mon., April 27
The Chameleons, The Veldt, The Loft - Manchester UK shoegaze influencers The Chameleons return after multiple breakups and reformations over the forty-plus years since the band's debut. Apparently at least two original members are still on board including singer/songwriter Mark Burgess, so at least the old songs have a connection to the current lineup. A new collection, Arctic Moon, was released last year which mostly captured the reverberating, atmospheric guitars and shimmering vocals that characterized the early discs and influenced more contemporary musicians such as Oasis' Noel Gallagher. It may not be exactly like the old days, but this is surely worth a look if you were drawn to those initial albums. Late 80s dream pop outfit The Veldt makes this a fully retro double bill. - Hal Horowitz
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Chameleons
The legacy of The Chameleons dates all the way back to 1981 when the band were discovered by the legendary BBC Radio host John Peel. Following their debut single ‘In Shreds’ for Epic Records in 1982, the band released three seminal albums: the widely acclaimed ‘Script of the Bridge’ (1983), cited by many sources to be a masterpiece way ahead of its time, its follow up ‘What Does Anything Mean? Basically!’ (1984) and for the US based Geffen Records ‘Strange Times’ (1986). Their unique sound quickly captivated the public through their very own mix of melancholic, yet energetic and powerful tunes, hypnotic ethereal riffs and the potent, timeless lyrical style. The Chameleons are considered to be one of the most influential guitar bands of the 80s and 90s, contributing substantially to the post-punk, shoegaze and indie scenes and are often regarded as one of the most underrated bands ever to emerge from the city of Manchester England.
At The Loft
Chameleons at The Loft | 04/27/2026 8:00 PM