The Jepettos
The Jepettos | |
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Origin |
Belfast and Derry, Northern Ireland |
Genres | Alternative folk |
Years active | 2011 | –present
Labels | Unsigned |
Associated acts | The Lowly Knights |
Members |
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The Jepettos are an alternative folk band from Belfast and Derry, Northern Ireland. The band was formed in February 2011[1] and consists of writer members Michael Aicken (vocals, guitars) and Ruth Aicken (vocals, various instruments) alongside an alternating line-up of musicians.[2] Highlights in the band's career have included supporting rapper Tinie Tempah[3] and sharing the bill with Foo Fighters and The Black Keys at Tennent's Vital in 2012.[4]
History
After performing together with Northern Ireland folk act The Lowly Knights,[5] Michael and Ruth Aicken initially formed The Jepettos with Derry trio Emma Flanagan (clarinet, glockenspiel), Colm Hinds (bass) and Daniel Kerr (drums, glockenspiel).[2] Since formation the group has also variously contained additional musicians Michael Andrews (bass), Scott Jamison (drums, glockenspiel), Jonny Ashe (electric guitar), Laura-Jane Hughes (trumpet) and Sarah Williamson (oboe).[6] The band is named after Mister Geppetto, the father of fictional character Pinocchio.[7]
The group released their debut EP Start a New People in January 2012. Single "Goldrush" was released initially as a free download,[8] and featured Duke Special on piano.[7] The single garnered positive reviews from Hot Press magazine and the Daily Mirror,[9][7] and a music video, directed by Marty Stalker, was produced to accompany the release.[7]
The Jepettos made a number of showcase performances during the summer and autumn of 2012. They performed in July at Glasgowbury Festival,[9] and then in August the band was selected to play the new second stage at the annual Tennent's Vital festival, sharing the bill with The Black Keys and Foo Fighters.[10] At Arthur's Day 2012 the group supported English rapper Tinie Tempah live in Belfast.[3]
In 2013 The Jepettos released "Water", a single featuring cellist and singer Alana Henderson.[11] Henderson has since joined the backing group for Irish singer-songwriter Hozier, performing across the world and on national US television.[12] The song was chosen as BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens' "Introducing Discovery" in September 2013.[13]
Discography
Releases | |
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↙EPs | 3 |
↙Singles | 7 |
↙Music videos | 7 |
Extended plays
Year | EP details | Peak chart positions |
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UK | ||
2012 | Start a New People | — |
2013 | Troubles | — |
2014 | Closer | — |
Singles
Year | Title[17] | Chart Positions | Album | |||
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UK | IRL | UK Indie | ||||
2012 | "Goldrush" | — | — | — | Start a New People | |
2013 | "Chemicals" | — | — | — | Troubles | |
"Water" (featuring Alana Henderson and Scott Jamison) | — | — | — | |||
2014 | "Even Though" | — | — | — | ||
"What You Said" | — | — | — | — | ||
"Orchard" (featuring Tabitha Agnew) | — | — | — | — | ||
2015 | "Møving Ūndergrøūnd" (with Cup O' Joe) | — | — | — | — | |
"—" denotes that a title did not chart. |
Music videos
Year | Title | Director |
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2012 | "Goldrush" | Marty Stalker[18] |
2013 | "Chemicals" | Darren Lee[19] |
"Water" (featuring Alana Henderson and Scott Jamison) | Matt Rutherfoord-Jones and Paul Elliot[11] | |
2014 | "What You Said" | Matt Rutherfoord-Jones and Paul Elliot[20] |
"Even Though" | Wolfhound Media[21] | |
"Orchard" (featuring Tabitha Agnew) | Matt Rutherfoord-Jones and Paul Elliot[22] | |
2015 | "Møving Ūndergrøūnd" | Jørn Ranum and Inge Wegge[23] ed. Paul Elliot[24] |
References
- ↑ Across the Line (8 December 2011). "That New Band Smell: The Jepettos". BBC Online. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fallaha, Simon (13 January 2012). "EP REVIEW: Start a New People". culturenorthernireland.org. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cuffe, Aidan Cuffe (26 September 2012). "Arthur's Day 2012 lineup". goldenplec.com. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ↑ "Strabane's Gerard i2 in T Vital slot to support the Stone Roses". Derry Journal. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ Carberry, Colin (26 August 2008). "Knight fever". Hot Press. p. 2. Archived from the original on 9 July 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ↑ "The Jepettos | About". Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 McKeown, Brendan; Whyte, Mark (19 October 2012). "In front by a nose". Daily Mirror. Box Office. p. 3.
- ↑ "Goldrush | The Jepettos". bandcamp.com. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Glasgowbury". Hot Press 36 (13): 41. 18 July 2012.
- ↑ "Tennent's UnTapped finalists to play at Tennent's Vital Bar". Ballymena Times. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Water – The Jepettos (ft Alana Henderson & Scott Jamison (GO WOLF)". YouTube. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ Savage, Joanne (20 June 2014). "Q&A: Alana Henderson". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ↑ Stephens, Huw (24 September 2013). "BBC Introducing Discovery: The Jepettos – Water". BBC Online. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ↑ "Start a New People". bandcamp.com. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "Gig Guide: The Jepettos 'Troubles' EP Launch". thethinair.net. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "Closer – EP". iTunes. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ↑ "The Jepettos". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ↑ "The Jepettos Music Video". scatteredimages.co.uk. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "Here's the video we made for "The Jepettos"". maverickrenegade.net. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "What You Said – The Jepettos". YouTube. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ↑ ""The Jepettos - Even Though" on FDRMX". Wolfhound Media. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ↑ "Water – The Jepettos (ft. Tabitha Agnew of CUP O' JOE)". YouTube. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ↑ "The Jepettos & Cup O' Joe – Moving Underground". fdrmx.com. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ↑ "Moving Underground – The Jepettos & Cup O' Joe". YouTube. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
External links
- The Jepettos on Bandcamp
- The Jepettos discography at MusicBrainz
- The Jepettos's channel on YouTube