Earlier today one of Australia’s biggest artists Chet Faker caused a stir by announcing that he would no longer be making music under the moniker that he’s become famous for, and would instead revert to calling himself by his actual name: Nick Murphy.
The news has resonated pretty well with most fans, with many tweeting their support for Murphy’s decision.
https://twitter.com/diabeyonce/status/773990023729479680
Oh, RIP @Chet_Faker. Welcome Nick Murphy, I'm looking forward to watch you. I trust you as an artist.#chetfaker #nickmurphy
— Fábio Caldeira (@fcaldeira) September 8, 2016
However, the decision couldn’t have come at a better time for a bunch of other musicians, who have all co-incidentally decided to change their own respective names to “Chet Faker” as of today.
Sydney singer-songwriter and producer Andy Bull, Melbourne producer Braille Face and Brisbane party-rock outfit Dune Rats have all rushed to claim the now-vacated “Chet Faker” monicker as their own.
Hi all, I'm changing my name to Chet Faker
— Braille Face (@braille_face) September 8, 2016
We're officially changing our name to Chet Faker
— DUNE RATS! (@DUNERATSS) September 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/Andy_Bull/status/774046003024437248
As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Well played sirs, well played.