Jack's Castle are an indie/pop/ambient/pre-rock/post-folk/surf (boogie board) /minimalist four piece band based in Melbourne. They are one of the best indie/pop/ ambient/pre-rock/post-folk/surf (boogie board) /minimalist bands in the country. Some say the world.
Their beginnings date back to early 2006 when they opened up a myspace page on the back of a promise made to them by the Arctic Monkeys, via the popular media, that they would be famous within a fortnight.
Two weeks later Jack's Castle cried itself to sleep. The band's recently adopted slogan, "Don't Believe the Hype", had proved as optimistic as it was unnecessary.
Four years on, Jack’s Castle have done what bands do. They released an EP. It did ok. They released another. It did better. They launched at The Corner Hotel on a Wednesday night. They sent their CDs to community radio stations, then called up those stations and requested themselves. They spammed their friends. They registered an ABN. They forgot to submit a Business Activity Statement. They got fined. Heaps. They got a catalogue distribution deal. They paid for some ads in Beat. They played at the bottom of the bill at a festival or two. They got a friend to manage them. It didn’t work out. They got another friend to take photos of them. It didn’t work out. A guy from EMI emailed them once. He was only flirting. They checked their myspace hits daily. They entered competitions and didn't win. They played in Tassie. Then Sydney. Then at the Dunkeld Football and Netball Association Annual Dinner.
And finally, they released their debut album "On a Colour TV". It's a largely thematic album centred around pop spirituality. It explores themes of escapism, philosophy and narcissism from the perspective of the modern day commodification of spirituality. The opening lyric to the title track best captures this tension: "Well I'm selling my greed for price, cause a few hundred dollars would be nice."
It sure would. So go ahead and buy the album or come to a gig. If you do both, Jack's Castle will love you, forever and ever.
Hi.. I just wanted to say thanks for the add.. hope everything is going well for you.. don't be stranger ok.. check out my page too! Got some ways to help grow your myspace!!
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It's getting towards the end of the year and i'm just wrapping things up with one last show in Geelong and a short tour through Tassie, with Ben Wells supporting!
It's been a great year so far, full of fantastic shows, great support slots with Marty Simpson (Australian Idol), Jon Stevens (Noiseworks), Daryl Braithwaite, Diesel, a couple of interstate tours and my debut EP release! It's been fun guys and girls, so let's see it off with a bang!
If you're in Victoria make sure you come down the Bended Elbow next Thursday the 26th of November to celebrate!! Or if you're in Tassie I'll see you there between the 29th of November and the 6th of December!
Either way I'd like to thank everyone for their endless support, 2009 has seen me reach new heights and has set the bar high for 2010!! But there are already some big plans in place...
Keep in touch and thanks again!
Daniel Brennan
Upcoming Gigs are as follows:
26 Nov 2009 8:00pm The Bended Elbow w/ Husky - Geelong, Victoria
29 Nov 2009 8:00 P The Republic Bar - Hobart, Tasmania
2 Dec 2009 8:00 P Irish Murphy’s - Launceston, Tasmania
4 Dec 2009 8:00 P St Mary’s Hotel - St Marys Launceston, Tasmania
5 Dec 2009 8:00 P Gunner’s Arms - Launceston, Tasmania
Just stopped by to hear more of ya touching tunes. Seems rather quiet so i guess ya hard at it with ya new coming release next year. All the best with it N be welll
We're coming to Melbourne from WA for a few shows in support of our new album FLOOD SONGS / JUNE SONGS. If you're free, come have a pint. Good times indeed.
THUR 1 OCT – Brunswick Hotel (Brunswick) with Wilfred Jackal, Corporation Clink, Lincoln MacKinnon (Dead River Deeps) Free. Doors open 8pm
FRI 2 OCT – Revolver Upstairs (Prahran) with Black Cab, Goodbye Motel, The Dowlings Doors open 8.30pm. Tix $12 at door. Presales $12 + bf through www.moshtix.com.au
SUN 4 OCT – John Curtin Hotel (Carlton) with The Priory Dolls, The Dowlings Doors open 6pm. Tix $8 at door.
Hundred Fire Management presents a very special Friday Night Fire on Grand Final eve, Friday September 25, at Edinburgh Castle. On a weekend usually associated with the big men of sport, Friday Night Fire will feature three of the best female acts in Melbourne. Kick this huge weekend off with Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Suzannah Espie and Krista Polvere. Doors at 9pm.
Hows it goin? You got any gigs goin on Wouldn't mind seein yous play sometime
Was wondering if that were you's in that tv add last year with some home construction company like Metricon or Carlisle group?? for if not John's voice is just like it. Is the one where a guy is walking along playing a guitar past the houses.
I entered that Music Ozz comp bout 3 or 4 years ago , didn't get anywhere , guess theres too many in it. How did you's go with it ???
I just wrote a song that I've dedicated to the victims and their families who have suffered great losses in the 2009 Victoria Bushfires that started on the weekend, drop by and have a listen, and don't forget you can help out the victims who are left with nothing by donating to this fund if you like:
Yeah i'm good Johhny, everything is going well, i've been doing quite a few gigs around Geelong lately which is good. It would be great to do a gig with you boys again, so just keep in touch,i'm sure i'll be seeing you around!
johnny whats crackin mate. See there's plans for an album..solid work. Who are you gunna do it with? Was getting over seeing your head on the telly everytime there was an add in the tennis. Will bring a few crew down to the nash should be a good night..if ur around on the 27th ive got a gig at the carlton. Take care sir
Don't suppose you guys are looking for a support for your Nash gig on the 14th are you? I had fun playing with you guys last time so give me a holler if you do!
Well guys, It is all moving pretty quickly for us right now. The Vagrants have signed a world wide deal with Warner Chappell publishing. The Vagrants new "Be True" CD is coming out into shops hard copy in various territories shortly, but you can get an advance copy at i Tunes if you want a copy. Check out the new songs on Myspace and drop me a comment on which you like, or don't like!!!
http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=The+Vagrant+Be+True or hard copy at CD Baby... http://cdbaby. com/cd/vagrants3
I really hope to see you at a gig!!! Peace, love and AC DC Cheers, beers and big times in 09 Steve
