"Dreamy, ornate indie rock that takes cues from both the best of 2010s blog-era, guitar-centered indie and jangle pop bands as well as the deeper reaches of '90s alternative," - Fred Thomas, All Music.
FFO: Beach Fossils, Wild Nothing, Alvvays | DIIV, Nation of Language, Joy Division | Elliot Smith, REM, The Cure| Pure X, The Radio Dept., Broncho
Van Chamberlain is a critically acclaimed indie rock band from Brooklyn, NY, led by brothers Van and Jacob Chamberlain, known for their shimmering jangle-pop, dream pop, and post-punk-inspired tracks increasingly covered on underground alternative music platforms.
Van Chamberlain’s first record In the Sun earned praise from Fred Thomas, All Music, and outlets including XS Noize, Jammerzine, Week in Pop, and Joy of Violent Movement.
Van Chamberlain returns with a series of singles and forthcoming LP As Far As the Eye Can See recently called ”a romantic vision of a possible future that’s so compelling it carries an urge to scrunch up your life and begin anew" - Various Small Flames, and "best experienced with a good pair of headphones—or live, in a crowd swaying in unison" - Earmilk.
And the AU Review recently wrote: "It’s no secret that we’re a fan of a hook-driven, jangly, reverb-soaked guitar here at the AU; and “The Right Line” from Brooklyn’s Van Chamberlain delivered this week. If you enjoyed Real Estate, Beach Fossils and Surfer Blood then this one’s for you. Lush, groove-laden and delivered seemingly effortlessly, “The Right Line” is here to help you answer life’s trials with a smile on your face." Van Chamberlain will continue to waterfall singles through Summer 2026, with the final album release set for September 17, 2026.
They are supporting their releases with Mid-Atlantic and regional tour dates Summer-Fall 2026 as the record unfolds.
Van Chamberlain: vocals, guitar | Jacob Chamberlain: drums | Micheal Powers: bass
Other recent press for the latest tracks:
"weaves power pop through a dream pop loom, delicate in colour and hardy in structure, as the lyrics pose some weighty questions." - Analogue Trash.
"The record has possessed a decidedly bittersweet tone to date and the new single is certainly no exception, showing that life’s big questions can be confronted with richness and groove." - Various Small Flames
"a true indie rock and dream pop anthem, perfect for summer...one of the most infectious choruses of their career, conceived as a beacon of optimism for those going through difficult times." - Global Pop
"The Right Line balances melancholy with a genuine sweetness that provides the song with its staying power." - Destroy//Exist
"There’s never a bad time for an infectious bit of new wave influenced pop, and this track from Van Chamberlain is definitely scratching that itch" - Austin Town Hall
"Indie Pop post punk instincts collide convincingly with a new wave rhetoric in the vein of DIIV or Nation Of Language. We love that vibe." - Indie Underrated
"lush, groove-laden indie" - Custom Made Music
"the realms of Elliot Smith and DIIV. We love that feeling." - The Wild is Calling
"bittersweet atmosphere, reminiscent of both 80s bands like REM and The Cure, and current indie bands." - HeatWave!
"bright and uplifting" - Mystic Sons
"Alongside its meaningful lyricism, ‘The Right Line’ showcases a beautiful production that fuses indie-rock with soft pop in a way that makes this release feel timeless in its style." -Alfitude
