The Jacques are powering towards the September 5th release of their second album ‘Make Repetition!’ in style, having recently toured extensively with Public Image Ltd (during which John Lydon became an almost father-figure after their van and equipment was stolen), the London-via-Bristol trio offer a glittering new taste of the upcoming record as they share the shimmering new single ‘Ramona’ alongside its official video. Listen HERE.
The announcement also brings the announcement that they will support The Sherlocks on their tour later this year for which tickets go on general sale 10.00am BST Friday 22nd August. They will also play dates with Alabama 3, The Twang and Grandma’s House. For the full list of live dates visit https://www.thejacques.co.uk/live
A bold stylistic swerve that trades guitars for synth and a sharp left turn from the band’s scruffier beginnings, ‘Ramona’ sees The Jacques embrace the gloss and groove of Blondie, Talking Heads and ‘80s new-wave pop, without losing the bite that made them cult favourites on the UK indie circuit. Power-pop synth lines, taut disco beats, and frontman Finn O’Brien’splayful vocal delivery collide in a track that feels tailor-made for late night dancefloors.
It confirms what longtime fans have always suspected: The Jacques are far more than another indie band. With one foot in their art school past and the other striding towards a bold pop future, they’re poised to surprise in all the best ways.
For a band so young in their years, The Jacques have been through more than most: meeting their heroes, the death of their band mate and best friend Will Hicks, recovery from crippling addiction, a dream tour torpedoed, then returning with their strongest work to date. The story of The Jacques is one of resilience and togetherness. You can hear that defiance in the face of adversity throughout ‘Make Repetition!’ – with songs of loss, survival, self-destruction, self-improvement, catharsis and sticking together.
‘Make Repetition!’ is available to pre-save HERE.
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