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About Me

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
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/10/2006
Band Website: http://www.jetking.info
Band Members:
Influences: 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:
"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

"a swaggering 3 piece purveying tales of insecurity, confusion and monkeys" - Bristol Rocks
Record Label: Slambob Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

MP3 DOWNLOADS OF ALBUM

Now you can buy the complete album as high quality mp3s from our site for only £5.50. This works out as less than 46p per track (iTunes charge 79p per track for downloads) so its a bit of a bargain...
Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 03:35:00 GMT

ALBUM AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.CO.UK

Amazon are now selling our album.Obviously we'd rather you bought it from us (and at £8 including FIRST CLASS postage its actually cheaper than they do it for!) but freedom of choice is important so n...
Posted by on Tue, 26 May 2009 00:14:00 GMT

iLIKE THEORIES TO SUIT FACTS

Greetingsjust to let you know that the album is now available to listen to on iLike.This is accessible directly from the iLike site or via social networking sites such as Facebook. Now you can nomin...
Posted by on Wed, 20 May 2009 06:39:00 GMT

iTUNES-BEATING PRICING ON JETKING ALBUM!

Good Morning, JetKing Peoplejust a quick reminder to let you know that our debut album is available to buy NOW from our website (www.jetking.info). At £8 including postage and packing worldwide its a ...
Posted by on Tue, 19 May 2009 00:20:00 GMT

ALBUM RELEASED MONDAY 18TH MAY

More information and order here:BUY.THEORIESTOSUITFACTS.CO.UKYou can also find out more (and follow a link to buy a copy) at our main website: www.jetking.info
Posted by on Fri, 15 May 2009 05:24:00 GMT

THREE ALBUM TRACKS ON MYSPACE PLAYER

Hi allwe've put 3 tracks from the new album on our MySpace player as of today. You can hear more tracks at our main website www.jetking.infoOut with the old, in with the new...JetKing
Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 00:46:00 GMT

OFFICIAL ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY IN BRISTOL

Hi allWe're holding the official launch party for our new album at the Louisiana in Bristol on Thursday 18th June.We'll be playing the album material live and we've also got Private Britton (Espiona...
Posted by on Fri, 08 May 2009 08:18:00 GMT

SLAMBOB RECORDS MYSPACE - ALBUM TRACK

GreetingsOur label, Slambob Records, have an exclusive track from the album to listen to that is currently not available anywhere on MySpace prior to the album release (not even ours since we won't be...
Posted by on Thu, 07 May 2009 04:13:00 GMT

ALBUM NEWS - and 3 tracks on our website

Hi allwell, the long wait is over - and the very short wait begins! The masters and artwork have been sent to the pressing plant and we will have the new album in our hands within 10-14 days.To mark t...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:19:00 GMT

BACK FROM MUSIKMESSE

Travelling with Rob from Roberts Guitars myself and our drummer Mark were at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt last week. Nice to see that the music industry is still alive and well in the current financial...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:14:00 GMT