For years, Connecticut-based alternative rock/pop band Chaser Eight has been quietly—and sometimes loudly—building something that lasts. What began as a passion project has grown into a deeply honed, emotionally charged body of work that balances cinematic atmosphere with punch-you-in-the-chest hooks and lived-in honesty.

Their evolution has earned real recognition. Chaser Eight has been twice voted New England’s Best Alt-Rock Band in The Deli Magazine’s year-end poll, nominated for Rock Act of the Year at the 2024 New England Music Awards, and crowned the winner of Mohegan Sun’s prestigious Locals Live competition in late 2024—securing a 2025 headline performance at the Wolf Den.

The band has shared stages with artists across the alt-rock spectrum, including Panic! at the Disco, Buckcherry, Trapt, Atlas Genius, Local H, Faster Pussycat, The Dollyrots, and Badfish. Still, what defines Chaser Eight most isn’t their résumé—it’s their catalog.

Fronted by founding member AUDRA (vocals/guitar) and rounded out by Brennan DiLernia (bass), Chris Siena (drums), and Mike Cocco (guitar), Chaser Eight has released six EPs, nine standalone singles, and three full-length albums. Their music lives in the tension between vulnerability and volume, built for late-night drives, bad decisions, and the moments when everything finally hits at once.

On July 11, 2025, the band released Alea Iacta Est, their first full-length album created with producer and creative partner The LX. The record was engineered at Silk City Music Factory, Sage Sound Studios, and Black Barrel Records; mixed by James Howard (Black Barrel Records, Shelton, CT) and John Barrett (Abbey Road Studios, London); and mastered by Oli Morgan (Abbey Road Studios) and Will Borza (Seismic Mastering).

Closing out 2025, Chaser Eight released their first-ever cover, a high-energy take on Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper,” recorded at Black Barrel Records, engineered and mixed by James Howard, and mastered by Will Borza at Seismic Mastering. The accompanying official music video was shot and directed by longtime collaborator Mike Magilnick, continuing a creative partnership that has shaped much of the band’s visual identity.

After all this time, Chaser Eight remains driven, connected, and creatively restless—grateful for the stamina it takes to last this long, the trust it takes to keep creating together, and the fans who have followed every chapter of the journey. This is a band built for the long game, and they’re just getting louder.

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Achievements and Press

Over 1.3 million streams for the new album, Alea Iacta Est.

Won Mohegan Sun Locals Live competition December 2024.

Nominated for Rock Act of the Year 2024 at New England Music Awards.

Over 1.3 million streams for Wide Awake EP since April 14, 2023.

Opened for Buckberry August 2023 at Wall Street Theater in Norwalk, CT.

Opened for Trapt in April 2025 at Bleachers Bar in Bristol, CT to sold out crowd.

Had over 150 people attend our Wide Awake EP release part in May of 2023 at The Beeracks in East Haven, CT.

Opened for Faster Pussycat, The Dollyrots, and Badfish.

Played Radio 104 Fest opening for Panic! at the Disco, Atlas Genius, and Local H.

Twice voted New England’s Best Alt-Rock band in The Deli magazine’s year-end poll.

Nominated for Best in State - CT at the New England Music Awards.

Press Quotes 

“A regional ‘secret’ of Connecticut, Chaser Eight has twice been voted New England’s Best Alt-Rock band in The Deli magazine’s year-end poll, and opened for the likes of Panic! at the Disco, The Dollyrots, and Badfish to name a few. Fans of Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, and Dead Rituals find themselves drawn to Chaser Eight for their dark edgey lyricism and unique soundscape.” - Music Mecca

“Tonight, Chaser Eight was on point. Every song they performed traveled well and totally engaged the audience. Their 9 song set was filled with songs from their 2023 EP, Wide Awake and their 2019 full length, Tell Me LIes. The first song out was “Playing With Fire” which showcases the band’s rocking side. The guitars were dramatically intense with an extended solo and the backbeat was punchy. Audra’s vocals soared with a vibrant flourish. It was an explosive start.” - My Amp Music

The 40-minute set drew heavily from the band’s 2019 album Tell Me Lies and its May 2023 EP, Wide Awake. And while the band’s shapeshifted a bit over its 10-year existence, the current lineup might be the strongest one yet: Wolfer and Audra’s vocal harmonies are more confident than they’ve ever been — a sirenesque force of nature that’s just spellbinding to experience live, especially during anthemic songs like ​’Leave My Shadow’ and ​’The Bell Jar.’” - New Haven Independent

“Chaser Eight is one of the biggest bands in CT right now because they're positioned to opened for the big touring acts that come through.   This is not an accident.   Chaser Eight has a sound that you can relate with some other artists, but overall it comes together to be a sound all their own.  One day, this band will be much bigger than they already are and I'll be happy knowing they came from CT.” - Raised by Cassettes

Social Media Numbers

Spotify - Over 1,300 Followers, Over 8,000 Monthly Listeners, 4.3 Million All-Time Streams

Facebook - Verified with 12.2k Likes

Instagram – 6,501 Followers

Twitter - 1,370 Followers

TikTok - 1,378 Followers

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