Ramon Wals - gtr/vox; James Trigg - gtr/vox; Jared Welsh - bass/keys; Kevin Wallace - drums; Clay Fowler - keys/horns/etc.
Influences
ping pong, yo la tengo, scratch perry, television, nick drake, marxist philosphy, cicadian rhythms, sonic youth, primitons, egg shakers, richard thompson, the who, radiohead, steve buscemi, fyodor dostoyevsky, yeats, gene simmons, burritos. and coffee. especially coffee.
Jupiter Watts came together in late 2001, bonding over a shared love for noisy guitar pop songs played at high volume. Not long after forming, the Atlanta quartet recorded its debut, short wave signals and false alarms, which was released in early 2003 to critical praise in publications both local and national. Reflecting the band's diverse musical vocabulary, critics likened the group to sources as disparate as the Jesus & Mary Chain, the Pixies, and the Rolling Stones. In April 2005, Jupiter Watts released their second full-length recording, Let It Lie, on which the band slowed the tempos and expanded its musical palette. Bassist/keyboardist Jared Welsh and drummer Kevin Wallace joined the band in late 2005, and the sound has continued to grow and refract, shooting sparks over here while casting ambient light over there. They recorded their self-titled third album during the summer and fall of 2006 with Athens, Georgia-based producer David Barbe at Chase Park Transduction Studios. "Jupiter Watts" is their most fully-realized project to date, at times organic, at times synthetic, at times melodious, at times dissonant. The threads that tie it all together are the hooks that peek out at the most unexpected places, along with the sure-footed vocal harmonies of James Trigg and Ramon Wals, which aim to soften even the most beastly dins. Atlanta-based indie label Two Sheds Music -- home to such acts as Hot Young Priest, Silent Kids, Ultrababyfat, and Blake Rainey -- released the new album in April '07.
Hello Jupiter Watts. Our new record, "Gets Along", is being released on June 26th with a Cd release show at the Earl. Take a listen to two new songs and maybe we will see you there.
We are playing a benefit show for our dear friend John Henderson This Tuesday the 17th @ the earl. He was shot in the head and killed at the standard a couple weeks ago. please come help us raise money for his parents and celebrate his life
At Young Blood Gallery Friday Feb 6th 7-10pm With Scratch and Sniff Wall Art, Puppet Show, Music by The Killer and The Martyr, and Yummy Yummy Food by Jenna DiGiure
Hey everyone! We are playing live Saturday night (Jan 10th) in Kennesaw at The Warehouse. It's located at 2790 North Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Come on out. and hear our new songs...
Also playing Manatowic, The Baby Mamas, and Dragonfly! We go on at 8: 30.
Free, Free, Free! Thursday, October 30: Demon & Zombie Appreciation Night Get Dressed Up, Then Get Freaked Out
Comcast and The Atlanta Film Festival are proud to present Demon and Zombie Appreciation Night at The Plaza.
It's a double feature of The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Resident Evil: Apocalypse. So get dressed up and then come get freaked out with us. No Costume, No Excuse.
The event is free, just send an RSVP for you and up to 3 of your friends. Starts at 7:30 PM. Visit http://atlantafilmfestival. com to RSVP.
I am gonna miss you guys when I go out to the west coast. Wanna come play San Fran? I think you would go well with a band out there called the Action Slacks.
Online Now!
