Chaos in the CBD

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Chaos in the CBD
Origin Auckland, New Zealand
Genres
Years active2011–present
LabelsIn Dust We Trust (current)
MembersLouis Helliker-Hales
Ben Helliker-Hales [1]
Website chaosinthecbd.com

Chaos in the CBD are a house music group originally from Auckland, now based in London. The group consists of brothers Louis and Ben Helliker-Hales. [2] [3]

Contents

History

The group has collaborated with artists such as Nathan Haines and Novelist, [4] and has remixed songs by Alton Miller and Zebra Katz. In 2017 they were nominated for the Aotearoa Music Award for Best Electronic Artist. [5] They have played multiple sets for Boiler Room. [4] Their debut album A Deeper Life was released in May 2025. A Deeper Life reached number 34 on the New Zealand album's chart, [6] and number 2 on the UK Dance Chart. [7] Following the release of their album, they played at Parklife festival. [8]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions Certifications
UK
UK
Dance

NZ
A Deeper Life
  • Released: 9 May 2025
  • Label: In Dust We Trust
-2 [7] 34 [6]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

YearTitleDetailsPeak chart
positions
Certification
NZ [9]
2012Dusty Sundays
  • Released: 21 May 2012
  • Label: Amadeus Records
2012Slab
  • Released: 17 September 2012
  • Label: ClekClekBoom Recordings
2015Midnight in Peckham
  • Released: 24 August 2015
  • Label: Rhythm Section International
[A]
2015Constraints of Time Travel
  • Released: 27 November 2015
  • Label: Church
2016Digital Harmony
  • Released: 15 January 2016
  • Label: Mule Musiq
2017Accidental Meetings
  • Released: 14 February 2017
  • Label: In Dust We Trust
2017Zona Del Silencio
  • Released: 29 September 2017
  • Label: In Dust We Trust
2019Hydrate
  • Released: 26 July 2019
  • Label: In Dust We Trust
2021Te Puke Thunder
  • Released: 2 April 2021
  • Label: In Dust We Trust
2021Brainstorm
  • Released: 17 September 2021
  • Label: In Dust We Trust
2022Intimate Fantasy
  • Released: 4 October 2022
  • Label: In Dust We Trust
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

YearTitleEPPeak chart
positions
Certification
NZ [11]
2013Higher Elevation [B]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Critical Reception

Writing for the New Zealand Listener, Graham Reid gave the album A Deeper Live a positive review, describing the album as "laidback, crafted, subtle, sophisticated and chill". [13]


References

  1. Whitworth, Ava. "Kiwi brothers Chaos In The CBD finally drop debut album: 'A proud moment for both of us'" . Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  2. "Bio". Chaos in the CBD. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  3. "Chaos in The CBD: from the North Shore to London's top house clubs". RNZ. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  4. 1 2 "music 10 May 2025 A Deeper Life by Chaos in the CBD". RNZ. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  5. Parker, Katie. "The NZ Music Awards nominees are here!". rnz.co.nz. RNZ. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Chaos in the CBD". Aotearoa Music Charts. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  7. 1 2 "A Deeper Life". Official Charts. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  8. "Parklife 2025 is Here". Parklife. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  9. "Chaos in the CBD". charts.nz. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  10. "Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums". Recorded Music NZ. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  11. "Chaos in the CBD". charts.nz. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  12. "Hot 20 Aotearoa Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  13. Reid, Graham (2025-05-10). "Hidden Depths". New Zealand Listener. Vol. 295, no. 4399. p. 53. ISSN   2381-9553.
  1. "Midnight in Peckham" did not enter the Top 40 Albums Chart, but peaked at number 18 on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums. [10]
  2. "Higher Elevation" did not enter the Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 12 on the Hot 20 Aotearoa Singles. [12]

Chaos in the CBD's channel on YouTube

A Deeper Life Album Review on Radio New Zealand