Louise - Vocals
Laurie - Cello/Percussion/Keys
Owen - Guitars & Keys
Theo - Beats/Percussion/Samples
Jon - Live Drums
All tracks produced and mixed by Head, except 'Strangers' and 'Breath It In (Acoustic)' produced and mixed by Jump Ship.
Influences
Cinematic Orchestra
Bjork
Lamb
Fink
Nitin Sawhney
Fourtet
Radiohead
Massive Attack
Steve Reich
Martin Grech
J S Bach
Imogen Heap
Oceansize
Jeniferever
Tool
A Perfect Circle
Mogwai
etc..........
Girls Aloud
Sounds Like
Having silk mashed into your ear by a lump hammer.
"A unique mix of fine melodies, twisted grooves and textured arrangements" - Stereoplay
"Like having silk mashed into your ear with a lump hammer" - H20 magazine
When a bunch of music geeks finally agree on something, it's often well worth the wait. The result; JumpShip. Born in the bowels of an old abandoned woollen mill, where the group combined electronic wizardry with period instruments (including a cello formerly owned by T.S. Elliot) to forge a distinctive sound which has extended beyond the crumbling walls and lofty rafters which gave them their first recordings.
The sonic breadth of JumpShip's musings is a reflection not only of the diversity of the group's influences (citing everything from Lamb to Steve Reich) but also a genuine desire to push the envelope. The group's sensitive juxtaposition of modern synthetic complexity with traditional song sensibilities is characteristically their own, and is further heightened by the alluring presence of vocalist Louise Coady, who embodies the intensity that is central to the group’s sound.
JumpShip's inquisitively titled debut album ‘whatisthisandwhy’ (recently released on the Naim Edge Label) has had a rapturous welcome. Produced by 'Head', whose experience working with artists such as Massive Attack and PJ Harvey has helped mold the group's sound into a cohesive and formidable force, the album boldly enters unchartered territory - encompassing everything from folk to electronica.
The driving hook-laden single 'Bumble Bees' has received national airplay and regular plays on BBC6Music, whilst a recent nationwide tour has led to further appearances at London Calling and inclusion in AIM's 'Best of British' CD. The addition of live drums to the group’s line-up has also added another dimension to an already dynamic and compelling live show, which in the words of one recent reviewer, was likened to 'having silk mashed into your ear with a lump hammer'.
SCREAM TIME!!!!! Do your best zombie shamble for the best HALLOWEEN PARTY!!!!! ELECTRO ZOMBIE with NATEMA live @Mamilanji Club on the 31th October. We'll do everything to keep your Halloween Party pumping! Come along before 11pm for only 10£ en...try fee.
'AGE OF PANIC' LAUNCHES THIS FRIDAY (2nd OCTOBER) @THE PURPLE TURTLE (Camden NW1) 10:30pm - 3am
London's newest monthly rock night sees resident DJs Riyad, Stevie.C and Demonic rock the dance floor back to the 90's with a eclectic mix of 90's METAL - ROCK - ALTERNATIVE & CROSSOVER. Expect to hear the likes of: Pantera, Ministry, Senser, Life Of Agony, Sepultura, The Offspring, Quicksand, Deftones, NIN, Anthrax, Skid Row, Dub War, Wu-Tang Clan, Dog Eat Dog, Smashing Pumpkins, Faith No More, Rage Against The Machine, Cypress Hill, Beastie Boys, Sick Of It All, Senser and oh so much more!
AGE OF PANIC kicks of FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER and then continues EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH at THE PURPLE TURTLE (65 Crowndale Rd. Camden NW1).
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Hi! Next Tuesday, 08/09/09 NATEMA, the most enjoyable electro tribal live act at 22:00 at GUANABARA, the largest Brazilian late night venue in London. http://gigs.guanabara.co.uk/live-music-7-nights/guanabara-summer-season-natema-live/ NATEMA brings together different extremes of electronic music and combine them with Brazilian folk rhythms. Exotic instruments like the alfaia, berimbau and the pandeiro (Brazilian tambourine), bass and guitar blend harmoniously with all with laptops, moogs and other synths, the result is an extremely dynamic and versatile live act. Formed by Boni (programing / bass), Luis Valente (guitar, vocals) and Pedro Campolina (Percussion) Come down and enjoy something unexpected! FREE ENTRY the whole night. See you there! www.natema.com
The card launches on Sept 1st and whats more, for the first month (until 1st Oct) you can get yours for FREE!!!! Simply send us a message here with your name and address and we'll post it out to you! After 1 Oct it will still only be £1 for a card and they'll be on sale at all shows!
SIMPLE AND SAVES YOU HEAPS OF CASH!
AGP x
PS check out the page for all upcoming confirmed shows - we've got heaps to look forward to and want to see you there!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
