by Nine Media

Chapa got signed to Nine Media and their new album "Creation Room" is finally in stores all over Europe and in the UK! The album, which got great reviews in the press, was produced by the band. All music by Marcos Fagundes and lyrics by Diego Fagundes and Marcos Fagundes. Download the album on iTunes, Amazon UK, Last FM and HMV Digital!

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by Ally

The Fagundes brothers have been highly successful on home soil, and have now relocated to London and offer up this album to the mass market to launch themselves on a world stage. Will it be a success? Well, it definitely has the potential to be. Chapa's sound is easy on the ear, and should have mass appeal. Their three piece comprises guitar, piano, drums and lots of pleasant harmonies. Pop fans will like it because it's chirpy and easy to sing along with, but manages not be bubblegum. Indie fans will appreciate the clean sound, nice rhythms and note perfect harmonies. Soft rock fans will like it because it has hard edges amongst all the niceness. Fans of world music will respond to the South American influences - in short, lots of people will find something to like here, and there is plenty to like.

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by Ruth Harrison

Chapa are undoubtedly my new favourite band. After spending a few hours with them last week I have fallen head over heels in love with all three of them and their music. Chapa left us speechless when they performed their new single, "Before You Go" live in the FemaleFirst office...so much so that when we eventually got out voices back, we've been learning all the words. The track is the first single to be released from their new album, Creation Room, album and has a quirky and upbeat feel that I can assure you, you will love. Check out our interview with the guys below, I dare you not to fall for them too!

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by Ste Anders

"Chapa give of an air of vintage grace, in their approach and instrumentation. It's simple, yet complex and resolute in its ideals. The vocals fit what the music is all about.The album is produced by the band themselves. A risky strategy, as no external influence can often lead to a self indulged bias, yet the band all seem to know what they want and how to get it to avoid a self indulgent mess. It is a great musical triumph. All the sounds and textures, be they unconventional or used time and time again, fit together with ease. This is an album that invokes certain emotions throughout and is a credit to those who have spilled their time and passion into making it."

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by Adam Simpson

Stereoboard Interviews Chapa, the three brothers from Brazil, who are set to release their first English language album, Creation Room on October 4th. Marcos Chapa, from the group, who are now based in London, spoke with us at stereoboard, about the history of the band, the UK groups who have inspired them and their anticipation, ahead of their new album.

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