JAWS are an English indie rock band formed in Birmingham, England in 2012 after singer Connor Schofield had posted a demo (Cameron) online that received enough positive feedback to encourage him to start a band with friends from Halesowen College. They have often been identified as part of the Digbeth-based B-Town scene.[5]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Birmingham, England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–2025(on hiatus) |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Members | Connor Schofield Alex Hudson Eddy Geach Leon Smith |
| Past members | Jake Cooper |
| Website | Official Website |
JAWS have published two EPs and three full length LPs so far. The B-side of "Surround You"—"Stay In" featuring on the Ubisoft game Rocksmith 2014.[6] "Gold" was featured in an episode of Hollyoaks. They have toured with The Twang, Peace, Swim Deep, Spector as well as various support slots.
In December 2013, the band announced via their Facebook page that they would be recording a full studio album in 2014 partially funded by the PRS. In April, they released the single "Think Too Much, Feel Too Little".
In June 2014, the band announced their debut album "Be Slowly" would be released on 15 September that year. The band announced over Twitter a tour in September, stopping at Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow and plenty more, supported by Fickle Friends, Milk Teeth and Brawlers.
On 27 April 2015, JAWS shared the standalone single "Bad Company" via Huw Stephens Radio 1 show.[7]
History
editBe Slowly (2014)
editOn 27 May 2014, the band announced their debut album Be Slowly set for release on 15 September. The title song "Be Slowly" was recorded & produced by Oliver Horton AKA Dreamtrak (Swim Deep, Foals, Cymbals) That day they also uploaded the title track to Soundcloud, as well as making the album available for pre-order.
Simplicity (2016)
editOn 23 September 2015, JAWS released the audio for "What We Haven't Got Yet" the first single from their new album. They then went on to release a music video for the song on 15 October 2015. They also released the audio and later a music video for the single "Right In Front Of Me" as well as audio's for "Work It Out" and "Just A Boy" and a Music video for "Cast" which was released on 5 April 2017. The album was released on 4 November 2016.
Discography
edit- Be Slowly (2014)
- Simplicity (2016)
- The Ceiling (2019)
Band members
edit- Connor Schofield – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2012–present)
- Alex Hudson – lead guitar (2012–present)
- Leon Smith - bass (2015 - present)
- Eddy Geach – drums (2012–present)
Former Members:
- Jake Cooper – bass (2012–2015)
References
edit- ^ a b Edge, Johnny (1 April 2019). "Album Review: JAWS - The Ceiling". gigwise.com. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ Lester, Paul (26 July 2013). "Jaws (No 1,562)". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
Breeze - one of several tracks included on the Milkshake B-sides compilation - is quintessential indie in terms of sound and sensibility: the singer, as fey as you could wish, holds his partner's hand as they walk on the beach. Pure, unsullied indie innocence
- ^ Linford, Natasha (24 September 2013). "Jaws @ East Village Arts Club, Liverpool, 22 September". The Skinny. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
Yet Jaws are more than meets the eye, with their blend of dreamy nu-gaze sounds and droning riffs.
- ^ Kremkau, Bryan (3 November 2016). "JAWS – "Simplicity"". readjunk.com. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ King, Alison (13 October 2012). "Forget Madchester, it's all about the B-Town scene". The Independent. Independent News and Media. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
- ^ The song "Stay In" from their EP Milkshake is featured in the game Rocksmith 2014 where the guitar and bass part can be played by the player.
- ^ Coughlan, Jamie (27 April 2015). "JAWS Share Grungy New Track 'Bad Company'". Overblown Webzine. Retrieved 28 April 2015.