Electronic Press Kit
For the past decade, Connecticut-based alternative pop rock band Chaser Eight have been evolving.
The band – which consists of founding member *AUDRA* (vocals/guitar), Max Cappello (guitar), Brennan DiLernia (bass), Jess Wolfer (backing vocals), and Chris Siena (drums) – has released 6 EPs, 5 standalone singles, and two full-length albums.
They added to this legacy this spring with the release of their seventh EP, Wide Awake, the creation of which began when the entire world stopped.
*AUDRA* notes that on Wide Awake, “There’s a real sense of urgency, and despair in a lot of these lyrics. There is a longing in every song, too. These songs are about wanting, and being aware of the wanting. They are calling out.”
When it comes to their extended run, and current 10 year anniversary, *AUDRA* says, “Between having the stamina to produce 10 years of new material, and the commitment to actually stay together for this long, I feel grateful.”
Grateful, and Wide Awake for the next step in their musical evolution.
Achievements and Press
1.3 million streams on Spotify for Wide Awake EP since April 14, 2023.
Opened for Buckcherry August 2023 at Wall Street Theater in Norwalk, CT.
Played to packed Toad’s Place in June 2023 opening for Austin, TX rock band.
Had over 150 people attend our Wide Awake EP release part in May of 2023 at The Beeracks in East Haven, CT.
Played Radio 104 Fest opening for Panic! at the Disco, Atlas Genius, and Local H.
Opened for Faster Pussycat, The Dollyrots, and Badfish.
Twice voted New England’s Best Alt-Rock band in The Deli magazine’s year-end poll.
Nominated for Best in State - CT at the New England Music Awards.
Press Quotes
“A regional ‘secret’ of Connecticut, Chaser Eight has twice been voted New England’s Best Alt-Rock band in The Deli magazine’s year-end poll, and opened for the likes of Panic! at the Disco, The Dollyrots, and Badfish to name a few. Fans of Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, and Dead Rituals find themselves drawn to Chaser Eight for their dark edgey lyricism and unique soundscape.” - Music Mecca
“Tonight, Chaser Eight was on point. Every song they performed traveled well and totally engaged the audience. Their 9 song set was filled with songs from their 2023 EP, Wide Awake and their 2019 full length, Tell Me LIes. The first song out was “Playing With Fire” which showcases the band’s rocking side. The guitars were dramatically intense with an extended solo and the backbeat was punchy. Audra’s vocals soared with a vibrant flourish. It was an explosive start.” - My Amp Music
The 40-minute set drew heavily from the band’s 2019 album Tell Me Lies and its May 2023 EP, Wide Awake. And while the band’s shapeshifted a bit over its 10-year existence, the current lineup might be the strongest one yet: Wolfer and Audra’s vocal harmonies are more confident than they’ve ever been — a sirenesque force of nature that’s just spellbinding to experience live, especially during anthemic songs like ’Leave My Shadow’ and ’The Bell Jar.’” - New Haven Independent
“Chaser Eight is one of the biggest bands in CT right now because they're positioned to opened for the big touring acts that come through. This is not an accident. Chaser Eight has a sound that you can relate with some other artists, but overall it comes together to be a sound all their own. One day, this band will be much bigger than they already are and I'll be happy knowing they came from CT.” - Raised by Cassettes
Social Media Numbers
Spotify - Over 1,000 Followers, Over 10,000 Monthly Listeners, 3 Million All-Time Streams
Facebook - Verified with 11k Likes
Instagram - 5,200 Followers
Twitter - 1,200 Followers
TikTok - 1,200 Followers
