Far-reaching, but includes Beck, Primal Scream, Ian Brown, Stone Roses, Pixies, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Chemical Brothers, Bjork, Weather Report, Senser, Beastie Boys, Happy Mondays, Bootsy Collins, Stanley Clarke, Senseless Things, Money Mark, Charlatans, Kasabian, Wonderstuff, Jesus Jones... and more.
We love: chunky basslines, tight rhythms, interesting vocals, off-kilter guitars and of course analogue-style synth sounds. Oh, and a decent cup of tea...
Sounds Like
QUOTES, PRESS & REVIEWS: "Go forth and discover just what indie rock is all about at this point in time – it’s a snapshot of what most bands should be aspiring to. " - Whisperin' and Hollerin', Review of Theories to Suit Facts
"'Freefall’ is a slice of aural MDMA with sounds that bring to mind Jean Michel Jarre dosed up on Relentless. ‘Pretty Please’ whacks a heavy dose of fuzz on the guitar and coupled with a cascading bassline the result is something like a more English Pixies." - Dave Urwin - Live Music Scene, Review of Theories to Suit Facts
"While the songs are varied and interesting, they still manage to keep the good ship JetKing on an even keel throughout. It definitely sounds like an “album” rather than a collection of disparate songs – everything fits and justifies its place and position. Its like it arrived fully formed into the world and that is important for any album. It can be the difference between a good album and a bad one – and JetKing score highly here." - Indie Music Universe, Review of Theories to Suit Facts
"Its the mood and feel that envelops you and they feel like long lost pals that you are glad to be in the presence of" - Bristol Rocks, Review of Album Launch Party
"I'm really pleased your track is coming on the show. Well done!" - Helen Chamberlain, Soccer AM
"Its SO catchy... a real storming track" - Gary Smith, BBC Radio Bristol Introducing
"I heard - I like" - Paul Ryder, Big Arm / Happy Mondays
"Jetking have enough quirks and dips to stand out from the anorak indie crowd, which probably means they will go far. They certainly have made a good start." Dave Chislet (Independent Review)
"Absolutely AMAZING" - Dean James, Fresh Unsigned
"A knockout set" - GWR FM (Following the band's performance at the Thekla)
"Bristol has a new Messiah... ...The plaudits they have received from notable sources are right - they really are a band to watch (preferably live)" - Mark Crispin, remotegoat.co.uk
"You guys were very good, a great big giant sound" - Alli Hodge, Feedme Music Promoters (Best Promoter, Indy Awards 2008)
"Tech-d up indie, mixing drum machines with real drums and the odd bit of synth (some of it VERY odd), clattery bass playing and chiming and uber-dirty guitar in equal measure... ...they are something of an oddity in that their sound is really fresh and yet accessable at the same time" - Alex Feines, Safe Concerts
"A very unusual electric guitar part is wonderfully uncomfortable, in a compelling, purposeful way. Intelligent song smithery with the polish of great musicianship" - BANDMAN
"like the Chemical Brothers meets baggy Madchester in a dark alley drinking lighter fluid" - Last.FM
"A small band set to be much bigger... refreshingly different... WATCH OUT, KLAXONS, JETKING ARE COMING TO GET YOU!" - EP Review on Whisperin & Hollerin
"They would trounce other bands that, on the face of it, are sharing similar ground in the "guitars and electronics" side of the music scene; most notably Bloc Party and the Klaxons should be looking over their shoulders around now..." - The National Gig Guide
JetKing are a Bristol-based band who play a blend of guitar-based indie mixed with electronica. It a big melting pot of very diverse influences, which is why the band don't sound like a carbon copy of anyone else. Grooving bass, quirky guitar, analogue electronica, BIG drums and strong vocals complete the sound.
Originally a studio project only, the band launched itself into the live circuit in summer 2007 to almost instant acclaim nationally, playing such venues as Liverpool Barfly, Clapham Grand, Bristol Academy, The Thekla, Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre, Dublin Castle in Camden, Bristol Harbour Festival, and the Moonfest Festival Hospitality Party to name but a few.
They have gained a lot of momentum and media coverage in the last year and are tipped for bigger things.
Music doesnt have to all sound the same...
Our track "In the Land of Monkeys" was played on Soccer AM on Sky Sports One on Saturday 20th September during the goals roundup! Watch it here...
Its here! Full Video to "In the Land of Monkeys" Apologies for the audio sync issues - bloomin' youtube!
If you want to see the video larger and in better quality, visit our website!
REMEMBER TO STOP THE SONG PLAYER IF YOU WANT TO WATCH THE VIDEO!
Visit the main JetKing website for more music, video, links to reviews and more information - www.jetking.info
You can now join the JetKing Mailing List to keep up to date with upcoming gigs and other news updates by visiting www.jetking.info/mailing.html
Buy JetKing Merchandise and Releases online at the JetKing Shop - www.shop.jetking.info
Hope things are good with you. We’re playing "Tales Of The Unexpected" and plugging your album launch at the Louisiana on BBC Radio Bristol Introducing this Saturday morning between 1-4am (repeated on Sunday 1-4am). Hear it “live” or online on the i-Player anytime in the 7 days after broadcast, there’s a link on our myspace profile.
Taunton Record Shop is a one stop music shop that offers the following affordable services:<br /><br />*Equipment hire<br />*Rehearsal space<br />*Online digital selling (iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and Napster)<br />*Live video recording (including upload to YouTube.com)<br />*Advice and consultation<br />*Event organisation<br /><br />Soon it will be able to offer:<br /><br />*Sound recording services<br />*CD production and duplication<br />*Retail of CD's<br /><br />Check out the price lists now
hello my friend . happy holidays !
Safi Connection new album is out now , copy/paste this link to your browser for sound previews & more . thanks in advance for suport .
http://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/dre/dre1cd001.html
regards
www.safi-live.com
www.myspace.com/digitalrealityrecords
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ha ha goes either way with that one, you either piss people off or they go mad for it and i think we were lucky. it's just a good job we have a 2 hour cover set to. Al..
Thought we’d let you know that we’re playing your track "In The Land Of Monkeys" again, as well as broadcasting the interview you did with Gary and plugging your upcoming Lousiana gig on BBC Radio Bristol Introducing this Sunday morning between 1-3am. Hear it live or anytime in the 7 days after broadcast using the on line "Listen Live/Again" feature on the BBC i-Player, there's a link to it from our profile.
Happy Dynamic Living!
Richard Pitt & Gary Smith BBC Radio Bristol Introducing
Thought we’d let you know that we played your track "In The Land Of Monkeys" & plugged your upcoming Fleece gig on Bristol Uncovered this Saturday morning just gone, on BBC Radio Bristol. You can still hear it anytime this week using the on line "Listen Again" feature on the BBC i-Player, there’s a link to it from our profile.
See you at the gig on Friday.
Happy Dynamic Living!
Richard Pitt & Gary Smith Bristol Uncovered on BBC Radio Bristol
We gotta show coming up on 10th July at Mr Wolf's. Nice - Oh yeah and bring a flyer(from our page) so we get paid, and bring friends/family if you can..
JetKing are a Bristol-based band who play a blend of guitar-based indie mixed with electronica. It a big melting pot of very diverse influences, which is why the band don't sound like a carbon copy of anyone else. Grooving bass, quirky guitar, analogue electronica, BIG drums and strong vocals complete the sound.
