Jerkcurb Explained

Jerkcurb
Birth Name:Jacob Read
Birth Date:27 February 1992
Birth Place:Denmark Hill, South East London, England
Genre:Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Dream pop
Instrument:vocals, guitar, bass, piano
Years Active:2010–present
Label:Handsome Dad Records
Current Member Of:Horsey Findom
Website:https://jerkcurb.bigcartel.com/

Jacob Read (born 1992) known professionally as Jerkcurb is an English musician and artist. He has worked as a solo artist and as a member of the English band Horsey.

Biography

Jacob Read was born in 1992 in Denmark Hill, South East London,[1] to artist parents, an American mother and English father.[2] He is Ashkenazi Jewish through his mother but not practicing.[3] As well as being a musician, Read is an illustrator and animator, having studied at Kingston School of Art from 2011 to 2013.[4] He has worked with the Tate Britain art gallery on two occasions, including being commissioned to create an animation for an exhibition on art in World War 1.[5] [6] His drawings have often been linked to his music as well as serving as the artwork for each of his musical releases.

In 2022 Read collaborated with Danish fashion label Wood Wood to design a clothing line.[7]

Read is a childhood friend and neighbour of London musician Archie Marshall, better known as King Krule.[8] [9] Marshall shouted out Read's name in his song 'Rock Bottom' released in 2021.[4] He began the song with the words: "This next song is dedicated to a Mr. Jacob Read".

Music career

Solo career

Read first released a version of 'Shadowshow',[10] which would later appear on his debut album Air Con Eden', on SoundCloud and Bandcamp under the name Jerkcurb in 2010. He continued to release home recorded music until 2012. He was subsequently signed to Handsome Dad Records.[11] He has since continued to perform under the Jerkcurb moniker.

Jerkcurb's first official release came in 2016 with the release of the single, 'Night on Earth'.[12] The single featured Midnight Snack' as a B-Side and was his first to be released through Handsome Dad records. 'Night on Earth' charted for 3 weeks, peaking at 35 in the Official Charts physical single chart.[13] 'Night on Earth' has amassed over 9,800,000 streams on Spotify

He followed up with the single Voodoo Saloon in 2017. Voodoo Saloon also charted, peaking at 43.[14]

In 2019, Jerkcurb released his debut album, Air Con Eden. The mostly self produced album also featured production work from Pulp bassist Steve Mackey[15] as well as Kendrick Lamar producer Tom Carmichael.[16] The album received acclaim from various critics.[17] [18] [19] [2] [20] At Metacritic, which aggregates ratings from critics, Air Con Eden has a score of 80 indicating "generally favourable reviews" Following the release of the album, Jerkcurb completed a tour of the UK.[21]

Jerkcurb's cited influences include 1950s Exotica,[22] Tom Waits, Roy Orbison, Delia Derbyshire and Grouper.[23]

Jerkcurb has also frequently provided support for King Krule, including as part of his 2023 world tour.[24] [25] [26]

With Horsey

In 2016 Jacob Read formed the band Horsey alongside Jack Marshall, fellow artist-musician[27] and brother of musician Archie Marshall, Theo McCabe and George Bass. George Bass would later play drums on Jerkcurb's debut album. The band is a reformation of two previous bands, Words Backwards (2008–2010) and Dik Ooz.[28]

The band released their debut album, 'Debonair', in 2021. The single 'Seahorse' from the album peaked at 69 in the physical singles chart[29] and featured King Krule.

Discography

Solo work

Studio Albums

Singles

With Horsey

Studio Albums

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dazed . 2019-06-27 . Jerkcurb's songwriting evokes a surreal Americana that never existed . 2024-03-29 . Dazed . en.
  2. Web site: ClashMusic . 2019-09-16 . Jerkcurb - Air Con Eden . 2024-03-28 . Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews .
  3. Web site: Americana, endless malls and Edward Hopper: exploring the warped world of Jerkcurb's debut record . 2024-03-29 . Hero . en.
  4. Web site: Garcia . Francisco . 2017-10-12 . Jerkcurb Makes Music and Art to Illuminate the Night . 2024-03-28 . Vice . en.
  5. Web site: 2021-12-13 . Jerkcurb . 2024-03-28 . DIY Alive . en-GB.
  6. Web site: 2020-09-29 . 'Whatever I say I want to create, I know I'll contradict myself in future' whynow . 2024-03-29 . whynow . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Jerkcurb for Wood Wood . Wood Wood.
  8. Web site: The influences that feed South London producer Jerkcurb's output . 2024-03-29 . Hero . en.
  9. Web site: Dazed . 2018-04-24 . Vote for Jerkcurb on the #Dazed100 . 2024-03-29 . Dazed . en.
  10. Web site: Shadowshow, by jerkcurb . 2024-03-29 . jerkcurb . en.
  11. Web site: Handsome Dad Records - Shop . 2024-03-28 . Handsome Dad Records.
  12. Web site: Noisey Staff . 2016-07-28 . South London's Jerkcurb Makes Devastatingly Pretty Music, and Here's His Debut Single "Night on Earth" . 2024-04-01 . Vice . en.
  13. Web site: Jerkcurb Night on Earth . Official Charts.
  14. Web site: Jerkcurb Voodoo Saloon . Official Charts.
  15. Web site: 2015-10-14 . Jerkcurb is Back With a Song Inspired By a Guy Who Washed Up On The Beach . 2024-03-28 . Vice . en.
  16. Web site: Tom Carmichael Discography Mixer, Recording Engineer, Producer . 2024-03-28 . tomcarmichael . en.
  17. Web site: Jerkcurb Reimagines Nighttime Music from the Confines of His Lonely Apartment on Air Con Eden . 2024-03-28 . Paste Magazine . en-US.
  18. Web site: Jerkcurb Develops a Subtly Strange World in The excellent Air Con Eden . The 405.
  19. Web site: Jerkcurb's Air Con Eden is a Lynchian dreamscape of a debut LP . 2024-03-28 . The Line of Best Fit . en-US.
  20. Web site: Dork . 2019-09-19 . Jerkcurb - Air Con Eden . 2024-03-31 . Dork . en-US.
  21. Web site: GmbH . finestvinyl . Vinyl . 2024-03-29 . www.finestvinyl.de . en.
  22. Web site: Jerkcurb Interview . 2024-03-29 . The Line of Best Fit . en-US.
  23. Web site: Staff . Wonderland . 2016-07-12 . New Noise: Jerkcurb Wonderland Magazine . 2024-03-29 . Wonderland . en-GB.
  24. Web site: 2023-05-01 . King Krule Announces 2023 Tour . 2024-03-29 . Pitchfork . en-US.
  25. Web site: King Krule, Jerkcurb @ Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on 08/01/2023 . 2024-03-29 . Oh My Rockness . en.
  26. Web site: King Krule/Jerkcurb . Concert Archive.
  27. Web site: Studio Visit Jack Marshall . WoodWood.
  28. Web site: At home with Jerkcurb, South London's soulful DIY producer . 2024-03-30 . Hero . en.
  29. Web site: Horsey ft King Krule . Official Charts.
  30. Web site: JERKCURB ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM 'AIR CON EDEN' Jacob Read has also shared new track 'Timelapse Tulip', with an accompanying 3D video. . DIY.
  31. Web site: Mills . Al . 2019-08-14 . So Young Magazine - Jerkcurb releases title track from debut album 'Air Con Eden' - A fully illustrated new music magazine . 2024-03-31 . So Young Magazine . en-GB.
  32. Web site: JERKCURB UNVEILS NEW TRACK 'DEVILS CATFLAP' .

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