Martin Phillipps obituary Singer and songwriter whose band, the Chills, were pioneers of the melodic, offbeat lo-fi rock known as the Dunedin sound The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024
Martin Phillips death: ‘Genius’ frontman of New Zealand band The Chills dies aged 61 Musician founded the jangle-pop band the Chills in 1980 when he was 17 The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024
Afternoon Update: PM calls for Barnaby Joyce to be dumped; mother behind forced marriage jailed; and surfer jokes about missing limb Nationals MP apologises after telling anti-renewables protesters to ‘load that magazine’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2024
Martin Phillipps, 1963–2024: Dunedin loses a musical son, ‘rain taps the window pane’ The announcement on The Chills’ social media last night that Martin Phillipps had died hit me in the chest: shock, sadness, my stomach in flutters. Martin was a friend, and his death has deeply saddened me. I know I’m not the only one. The Conversation · Jul 29, 2024
The Chills’ Martin Phillipps leaves a legacy of melancholy brilliance Phillipps, who has died aged 61, led one of New Zealand’s shining musical exports but the band was dogged by tragedy and his personal struggles The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024
Martin Phillipps, founder of New Zealand rock band the Chills, dies at 61 Band set up by guitarist and lead singer in 1980 garnered cult following in Europe and US and had a number of hits The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024