Jack the Radio
Jack the Radio | |
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 Jack the Radio in concert, Raleigh, NC, October 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States |
| Genres | Indie rock, roots rock, blues rock, country rock, psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Pretty Money |
| Members | George Hage Danny Johnson Dan Grinder Kevin Rader |
| Website | www.jacktheradio.com |
Jack the Radio is an indie roots rock band based in Raleigh, North Carolina.[1]
In addition to gaining a strong regional following,[2][3] the band has had success placing its music on TV shows both nationally and internationally. The band's singer, George Hage, has also been drawn into a Marvel Comic.[4] Additionally, the band's most recent album, Badlands, inspired the creation of a craft beer, Badlands Black Rye IPA, released in October 2015 by the North Carolina-based Mystery Brewing Company.[5][6]
Jack the Radio was founded by Hage and A.C. Hill in 2005 when they were roommates at North Carolina State University. They wrote songs together in their dorm rooms and recorded a self-titled EP.[7]
The band added new members in 2009 and released their first full-length album, Pretty Money, in 2011. The band's second album, Lowcountry, came out in 2012.[7] In 2014, the band won the regional competition known as Last Band Standing.[8]
In 2015, Jack the Radio released its third studio album, Badlands. It features special appearances by Elizabeth Hopkins of Delta Rae and BJ Barham of American Aquarium.[9] The online music site The Vinyl District called Badlands "a powerful mix of swampy, country rock and soaring, indie sensibilities,"[6] while the regional publication IndyWeek praised it as "one of the finest big-time rock records to come from the area in recent years."[10]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Pretty Money (2011)
- Lowcountry (2012)
- Live at Amplified Art / Devil in Here (2013)
- Badlands (2015)
- Creatures (2020)
In other media[edit]
Television[edit]
- "Carolina Mud" - HBO, Boardwalk Empire, Season 2 recap; USA Networks, Graceland, Season 2 Episode 8[11]
- "Pretty Money" - USA Networks, Necessary Roughness, Season 3 Episode 9[12]
- "Truck Stop Man" - Discovery Channel, Gator Boys, Season 2 commercial
Film[edit]
- "Downstream" - Where We're Meant to Be (2016)
Commercials[edit]
- Focus Home Interactive - video game trailer (2013)
- Squarespace - 60-second commercial (2013)
- Weber Grill Seasoning - 60-second commercial (2014)
- Kraftig Beer - 30-second commercial (2014)
References[edit]
- ^ "Jack the Radio Explores The "Badlands"". www.wunc.org. Chapel Hill, North Carolina: WUNC. 16 October 2015.
- ^ Moore, John B. (16 October 2015). "Jack the Radio - Badlands". www.blurtonline.com. Raleigh, North Carolina: Blurt LLC.
- ^ DJ SPCLGST. "Jack the Radio Jacks Your Eardrums". www.oakcityhustle.com. Raleigh, North Carolina: Oak City Productions. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ Alverson, Brigid (31 August 2012). "Comics A.M.: Update on Cerebus negatives; rise of foodie comics". Comic Book Resources. North Hollywood, California.
- ^ Getscher, Alexis (14 October 2015). "Jack the Radio Releases New Single, Craft Beer". The Spec. Phoenix, Arizona.
- ^ a b Olinger, Mike (19 October 2015). "TVD Premiere: Jack the Radio, "Badlands"". www.thevinyldistrict.com. Washington, DC: Mom and Pop Shop media. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Jack the Radio on the big stage!". www.bandtogethernc.org. Band Together NC. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ Hanrahan, Kathy (3 March 2014). "Jack the Radio Wins "Last Band Standing"". WRAL.com. Raleigh, North Carolina: Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
- ^ Griffith, Spencer (16 October 2015). "Journey through the "Badlands": An interview with Jack the Radio". www.indyweek.com. Durham, North Carolina.
- ^ Griffith, Spencer (14 October 2015). "Record review: Jack the Radio's "Badlands"". www.indyweek.com. Durham, North Carolina.
- ^ "Music from Graceland - Season 2 Episode 8". www.tunefind.com. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ^ "Music from Necessary Roughness - Season 3 Episode 9". www.tunefind.com. Retrieved 16 December 2015.