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 |
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 Indy Week praised it as "one of the finest big-time rock records to come from the area in recent years."[10] In 2023, the band released the song "This World" as a tie-in with the I Hate Fairyland graphic novel Gert's Inferno.
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)
Comics
[edit]- "This World" – I Hate Fairyland: Gert's Inferno (2023)
References
[edit]- ^ Shelton-Ormond, Charlie; Stasio, Frank (October 16, 2015). "Jack the Radio Explores The 'Badlands'". WUNC. Chapel Hill, NC.
- ^ Moore, John B. (October 16, 2015). "Jack the Radio – Badlands". www.blurtonline.com. Raleigh, NC. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ DJ SPCLGST. "Jack the Radio Jacks Your Eardrums". Oak City Hustle. Raleigh, NC. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ Alverson, Brigid (August 31, 2012). "Comics A.M.: Update on Cerebus negatives; rise of foodie comics". Comic Book Resources. North Hollywood, CA. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ Getscher, Alexis (October 14, 2015). "Jack the Radio Releases New Single, Craft Beer". The Spec. Phoenix, AZ. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Olinger, Mike (October 19, 2015). "TVD Premiere: Jack the Radio, "Badlands"". The Vinyl District. Washington, DC: Mom and Pop Shop Media. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ a b "Jack the Radio on the big stage!". Band Together NC. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ Hanrahan, Kathy (March 3, 2014). "Jack the Radio Wins "Last Band Standing"". WRAL. Raleigh, NC: Capitol Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ Griffith, Spencer (October 16, 2015). "Journey through the "Badlands": An interview with Jack the Radio". Indy Week. Durham, NC. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ Griffith, Spencer (October 14, 2015). "Record review: Jack the Radio's "Badlands"". Indy Week. Durham, NC. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ "Music from Graceland – Season 2 Episode 8". Tunefind. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2015.[user-generated source]
- ^ "Music from Necessary Roughness – Season 3 Episode 9". Tunefind. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2015.[user-generated source]