Jack the Radio

Jack the Radio is an indie roots rock band based in Raleigh, North Carolina.[1]

Jack the Radio
Jack the Radio in concert, Raleigh, NC, October 2015
Background information
OriginRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
GenresIndie rock, roots rock, blues rock, country rock, psychedelic rock
Years active2009–present
LabelsPretty Money
Associated actsElizabeth Hopkins (Delta Rae), BJ Barham (American Aquarium)
Websitewww.jacktheradio.com
MembersGeorge Hage
Danny Johnson
Dan Grinder
Kevin Rader

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

Albums
  • Pretty Money (2011)
  • Lowcountry (2012)
  • Live at Amplified Art / Devil in Here (2013)
  • Badlands (2015)

In other media

Television

Film

Commercials
  • 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
  1. "Jack the Radio Explores The "Badlands"". www.wunc.org. Chapel Hill, North Carolina: WUNC. 16 October 2015.
  2. Moore, John B. (16 October 2015). "Jack the Radio - Badlands". www.blurtonline.com. Raleigh, North Carolina: Blurt LLC.
  3. DJ SPCLGST. "Jack the Radio Jacks Your Eardrums". www.oakcityhustle.com. Raleigh, North Carolina: Oak City Productions. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  4. Alverson, Brigid (31 August 2012). "Comics A.M.: Update on Cerebus negatives; rise of foodie comics". Comic Book Resources. North Hollywood, California: Comic Book Resources.
  5. Getscher, Alexis (14 October 2015). "Jack the Radio Releases New Single, Craft Beer". The Spec. Phoenix, Arizona: The Spec.
  6. Olinger, Mike. "TVD Premiere: Jack the Radio, "Badlands"". www.thevinyldistrict.com. Washington, DC: Mom and Pop Shop media. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  7. "Jack the Radio on the big stage!". www.bandtogethernc.org. Band Together NC. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  8. Hanrahan, Kathy (3 March 2014). "Jack the Radio Wins "Last Band Standing"". WRAL.com. Raleigh, North Carolina: Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
  9. Griffith, Spencer (16 October 2015). "Journey through the "Badlands": An interview with Jack the Radio". www.indyweek.com. Durham, North Carolina.
  10. Griffith, Spencer (14 October 2015). "Record review: Jack the Radio's "Badlands"". www.indyweek.com. Durham, North Carolina.
  11. "Music from Graceland - Season 2 Episode 8". www.tunefind.com. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  12. "Music from Necessary Roughness - Season 3 Episode 9". www.tunefind.com. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
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