Feb 29th 2008 saw the release of the much anticipated new Chequerboard album Penny Black. Fusing found sounds with melodic guitar, Lambert builds lush, textured, soundscapes for his work as Chequerboard that paint an evocative world of their own. His 2005 release Dictaphone Showreels carved out an organic electronica that quickly became a favourite of breakthrough radio dj's Cian Ó Cíobháin and Donal Dineen, leading to live shows with Dineen throughout 2006 and the inclusion of his track Konichiwa on Ó Cíobháin's compilation album An Taobh Tuathail Vol 1.

In 2007 Lambert was awarded the inaugural music fellowship from the Model Arts and Niland Gallery, Sligo; one of ireland's leading centres for contemporary culture. During his time in Sligo Lambert worked on his new offering, Penny Black, which is due for release on February 29th through Lazybird. His second full length album, his debut Gothica was released in 2002, Penny Black once again carves out a distinct and evocative world, one which had its seeds sown with the 2005 stand out EP Dictaphone Showreels.

With the album wrapped and waiting for release Lambert took the Penny Black world to Dublin Gallery thisisnotashop in November of last year with an installation piece comprising of textured and intricate montages themed on the sound of the new album. The pieces which were assembled on top of old vinyl record jackets and featured antique collectibles, military curios, old postcard details and various quotidian debris feature heavily in the Penny Black album artwork.

The full album will be unveiled at an intimate launch show in the Sitting Room at Whelans on Sunday March 2nd accompanied by a stunning visual show, promising the ideal atmosphere to experience Chequerboards unique electronic slant. Support comes from the brilliant French tinged pop folk chanteuse Carly Sings and tickets, priced €10 are available from info@wavtickets.com or 1890 200 078.