Wisconsin natives and friends-of-the-site The Chairs are currently on their first ever American tour right now. We were lucky enough to catch them twice in Brooklyn and were not disappointed; they’re one of the most interesting and consistently catchy bands we’ve come across. Also the most prolific. After dropping the delightfully ADD-pop of Laugh, It’s A Fright in March and the coolest covers EP we’ve heard in years in October, they’re back now with 9 Ways. Without even getting to the music (a review is following soon…), it should be noted that 9 Ways probably has the best album packaging I’ve seen all year. Check it out here. It’s worth your time. TRUST me.

To coincide with their tour, The Chairs have commissioned a truly beautiful tour poster (as seen above). Really, it’s awesome. Don’t take my word for it, go read what UnderConsideration’s FPO said about it.

While The Chairs were coming through Brooklyn, we managed to score one of these posters for a give away. Not only that, but we got the band to sign the poster. NOT ONLY THAT, but the poster is #1 of only 75 made. Readers, some day (sooner rather than later most likely…) when The Chairs are the next Of Montreal, this is the sort of memorabilia which you’ll be able to sell and put your kids through college with the proceeds.

So how do you win this glorious piece of art? Be the first to e-mail tom@hitsingularity.com the answer to the following question and we’ll ship this bad boy to your door.

Ready? Are you? Okay. The question is: What song did The Chairs cover on their first EP, The November EP? E-mail me the answer first and you win. In the mean time, enjoy the mp3.

[mp3] The Chairs – Charlotte Pipe

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