Released 2nd May 2011, through Planet Function, an indie rock subsidiary of R&S Records

‘We The People’ is a thumping introduction to The Chakras. It’s a propulsive, euphoric rallying cry, and a skyscraping statement of intent. Blasting through the speakers in a swirling, trance like mantra, it does all the things that an anthem should do. It means business. 

Formed in Dublin by the brothers Rocky and Gordo Whittaker and now based in London, all five members of The Chakras have been friends since their school days. House party banter and hazy dreams transformed into repetitive discussions and a focused ambition. The Chakras gave up everything else in their lives to concentrate solely on becoming a new guitar band that really mattered. 

“We don’t sit around in a circle singing Kumbya, but there’s definitely a spiritual side to any good music. We’ve got a real energy and emotion to our songs, so the name has stuck.”  - Rocky Whittaker

With a debut album already readied for the Summer (mixed by Chris Potter, renowned for his work with The Verve and Rolling Stones), The Chakras have little intention of taking a slowburn build.

If 2011 is supposed to have signaled the return of the guitar band, The Chakras are arguably the strongest example of that to date. 

The Chakras Live (more April shows to be confirmed)
7th April : The Bull & Gate, London

The Chakras are: 
Rocky Whittaker (vocals), Gordo Whittaker (guitars/vocals), Richie McArdle (guitars), Bryan Pepper (keys, harmonium), Ian Kane (bass/vocals)

Website : www.thechakras.co.uk/
Facebook : www.facebook.com/thechakrasband
Twitter : @TheChakras
MySpace : www.myspace.com/thechakras


About Planet Function

Planet Function is a more than a new indie label. It’s a long-held dream of R&S founders Renaat Vandepapeliere and Sabine Maes to prove their love of music doesn’t end with electronica (R&S released records from Aphex Twin, Derrick May, C J Bolland, System 7, Steve Hillage, James Blake, Joey Beltram and many more). A subsidiary of R&S, Planet Function will focus on rock and indie acts, with first signing The Plea’s debut “Miracle” EP to be released in April.

Planet Function’s MD is David Boyd, who spent 13 years as MD of Hut Records, where his signings included Smashing Pumpkins, The Verve, David Gray, Embrace, Gomez and Placebo, and was former head of A&R at Virgin Records. Boyd joined Planet Function in December, bringing with him the label’s second signing, Irish indie band The Chakras.


The Chakras "We The People"

Produced by Chris Potter, Published by Planet Function
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The Plea "Feel It Ticking"

Taken from the forthcoming album "Build Me A Swan"

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The Chakras "We The People" released 2nd May 2011, through Planet Function, an indie rock subsidiary of R&S Records

‘We The People’ is a thumping introduction to The Chakras. It’s a propulsive, euphoric rallying cry, and a skyscraping statement of intent. Blasting through the speakers in a swirling, trance like mantra, it does all the things that an anthem should do. It means business. 

Formed in Dublin by the brothers Rocky and Gordo Whittaker and now based in London, all five members of The Chakras have been friends since their school days. House party banter and hazy dreams transformed into repetitive discussions and a focused ambition. The Chakras gave up everything else in their lives to concentrate solely on becoming a new guitar band that really mattered. 

“We don’t sit around in a circle singing Kumbya, but there’s definitely a spiritual side to any good music. We’ve got a real energy and emotion to our songs, so the name has stuck.”  - Rocky Whittaker

With a debut album already readied for the Summer (mixed by Chris Potter, renowned for his work with The Verve and Rolling Stones), The Chakras have little intention of taking a slowburn build.

If 2011 is supposed to have signaled the return of the guitar band, The Chakras are arguably the strongest example of that to date. 

The Chakras Live (more shows to be confirmed)
5th May : Borderine

The Chakras are: 
Rocky Whittaker (vocals), Gordo Whittaker (guitars/vocals), Richie McArdle (guitars), Bryan Pepper (keys, harmonium), Ian Kane (bass/vocals)


The Chakras "Beautiful Sorrow"

The Odyssey

The Plea - Jolie Louise

Planet Function is the new Indie/Rock division of R&amp;S Records.
