Montpelier’s Last Ever Show

Overview

Most bands that split up or go on a so-called 'indefinite hiatus' are usually together for many years before they part ways. They also milk their fans for all they're worth, throwing out a couple of 'Best Of's and doing one last epic national/international tour. Montpelier have done things in a slightly unconventional way. The 4-piece Brisbane band that sound like a mix between Death Cab For Cutie and The Shins have decided to call it quits after just two years of making music.

For a band presumably named after the Bowen Hills – Fortitude Valley connection road (or after the picturesque city in Canada); Montpelier have enjoyed a solid local following but for unknown reasons have called it a day. They have just released their final EP, Feed the City and have explained that despite their impending separation, they will play to the best of their ability at their last gig, “as a band, we play every show with passion and intensity, as it were our last. Actually doing it for real will be an emotional trip, but we are looking forward [to it]” said singer/bassist Greg Chiapello.

Not ones to skimp on quality and disappoint their ever-loyal fans, Montpelier have enlisted their favourite designer to do the cover work for their new EP, as well as creating a lovely new video for their latest single 'China Shop'. Sounds like the boys have so much going for them, it's a shame they're giving it up. Make sure you farewell the little band that came, saw, and conquered, and enjoy a bittersweet taste of a group that had so much potential.