The Jacques have make a compelling start as they power towards the July 11th release of their second album ‘Make Repetition!’. Its first single, ‘Via Dolorosa’, had a spotlight moment with a 6 Music play from Chris Hawkins at 6 Music, while The Line of Best Fit drew comparisons with Pixies and Parquet Courts. The single was soon followed by the news that The Jacques will tour Europe as special guests to post-punk legends Public Image Ltd.
The ‘Make Repetition!’ era now gains further traction as The Jacques unveil the follow-up single ‘Dead Man’s Garden’. Heavy duty garage rock with a desert noir undercurrent and swirling organ creates a crashing, swinging alternative anthem with its own inimitable gothic atmosphere. It’s an uplifting sound that contrasts the darkness of its lyrical theme: the unsettling feeling that comes when the blossoming of spring reminds you everything about life is both fleeting and impermanent. Listen HERE.
The band – split between London and Bristol – recently started a new blog which aims to document their experiences and tell their story in a way that offers more depth than social media’s standard short-form content. Their first chapter was packed with highlights, playing big outdoor show with The Libertines and Nova Twins; looking into the crowd at their sold-out debut New York show at The Mercury Lounge to see Marky Ramone and Darryl Jenifer (Bad Brains) watching on; and playing landmarks festival such as Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds and SXSW
Before joining up with John Lydon and Public Image Ltd., The Jacques will play two free entry party gigs at The Bexley Arms in Windsor and The Crown in Pilton. They have also confirmed their first festival date of 2025 at Sunderland’s Monument Festival.
APRIL
25th – Windsor, The Bexley Arms (HEADLINE SHOW)
26th – Pilton, The Crown (HEADLINE SHOW)
MAY
22nd – Bristol, O2 Academy (with Public Image Ltd.)
30th – Newcastle, Boiler Shop (with Public Image Ltd.)
JULY
3rd – Leicester, O2 Academy (with Public Image Ltd.)
4th – Lincoln, Engine Shed (with Public Image Ltd.)
5th – Portsmouth, Guildhall (with Public Image Ltd.)
19th – Sunderland, Monument Festival
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