Career
Chapman joined English alternative rock band, formed by Bernard Sumner during a break from, in 2009 as bass player. The band also featured Philosophy Cunningham (guitars), Jake Evans (guitars and vocals), Alex James (bass), Jack Mitchell (drums), and Stephen Morris (drums). In addition to performing on the debut album Never Cry Another Tear, Chapman also played on tour with the band for their live shows across the United Kingdom and Europe during 2009 and 2010.
In September 2011, played two charity gigs at the Ancienne Belgique, Brussels on 17 October and at the Bataclan, Paris on 18 October, to benefit the group’s long-standing collaborator Michael Shamberg.
Chapman was invited by the remaining group members to replace former bassist Peter Hook for the two dates. Following these two concerts, the band received tour offers from across the world.
And Chapman joined as they proceeded to tour extensively from 2011 to 2013. In January 2014, the band announced that they were to perform live at the 24th Annual Tibet House Benefit Concert on 11 March, alongside Iggy People’s, Patti Smith, and Philip Glass.
In 2013, the band commenced recording sessions on new material, including Chapman on co-writing duties.
The product of these sessions was "s 10th album, Music Complete, which was released on 25 September 2015. Since 2013 Tom Chapman has also been working with Steve Trafford (ex The Fall) as a duo called The band has released three EPs and have performed several live gigs throughout the United Kingdom. The music video for their debut single "Let"s Move Somewhere Else" features the critically acclaimed actress Maxine Peake. In July 2014 the band announced they had signed a deal with Republic of Music, and their European Parliament "Other Side of the Fence" was released on the label on 14 September 2014.
Never Cry Another Tear (2009) "In The Ghetto" (cover) (2010) Live at the London Troxy (2011) Live at Bestival 2012 (2012) Music Complete (2015) Let"s Move Somewhere Else European Parliament (2013) Elements European Parliament (2014) Other Side of the Fence European Parliament (2014) Xander Smith Outside (2014) Jake Evans Day One (2015) Chapman uses Fender Basses and a Music Manitoba StingRay for live performances.
Whilst recording with in 2013 and 2014, Chapman used a Fender Precision Bass. He also plays keyboards and guitar.