Young Jesus Explained

Young Jesus
Origin:Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genre:Indie rock, post-rock
Years Active:2009–present
Label:Gigantic Noise, Saddle Creek
Current Members:
  • John Rossiter
Past Members:
  • Cody Kellogg
  • Peter Martin
  • Shawn Nystrand
  • Garrison Benson
  • Eric Shevrin
  • Marcel Borbon
  • Kern Haug

Young Jesus is an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Since 2014, the band has been based out of Los Angeles, California.

History

Young Jesus began as a high school band in the Chicago suburbs, consisting of two members who are no longer in the band.[1] While located in Chicago, there were two side projects featuring members of Young Jesus: Bummer and Wavepool.[2] As of the release of their debut album Home, in 2012, the band featured Rossiter, along with bassist Shawn Nystrand, lead guitarist Cody Kellogg, and drummer Peter Martin.[3] The only member of that lineup still in Young Jesus is Rossiter; Shevrin was a member of the band from 2015 until 2020 [4] and Borbon and Haug were members since 2016.[5] [6]

Young Jesus released the full-length album Grow/Decompose on Gigantic Noise Records in 2015.[7] In 2017, Young Jesus signed to Saddle Creek Records,[8] where they have released three full length albums.[9] [10] [11]

Musical style

Young Jesus is not a Christian rock band, although they have been mistaken for one due to their name. The band is influenced by Midwest emo and jazz, and post-rock. Their lyrics are influenced by ancient Chinese poetry, specifically from the Chan Buddhist and Taoist tradition.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended Plays

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goldstein. Sam Jaffe. 2017-10-05. There's a Theory I've Got Cooking: An Interview with John Rossiter of Young Jesus. 2021-02-08. BLARB. en-US.
  2. Web site: Miller. David. 2014-09-05. The re-introduction of Young Jesus. 2021-02-08. IMPOSE Magazine. en.
  3. Web site: Coleman. Sophia. 2012-02-20. Rocking out with Young Jesus. 2021-02-08. The Columbia Chronicle.
  4. Web site: Cohen. Ian. 2018-08-14. Band To Watch: Young Jesus. 2021-02-08. Stereogum. en.
  5. Web site: Schnipper. Matthew. 2020-08-24. In Conversation: Young Jesus' John Rossiter Pushes Past Emo. 2021-02-08. Grandma Sophia's Cookies. en-US.
  6. Web site: Hyden. Steven. 2020-08-12. Young Jesus' 'Welcome To Conceptual Beach' Is Brilliant Indie Rock. 2021-02-08. Uproxx. en-US.
  7. Web site: Miller . David . The re-introduction of Young Jesus . . 30 October 2018.
  8. Web site: Sacher. Andrew. 2017-11-14. Young Jesus sign to Saddle Creek, share "Feeling" video. 2021-02-08. BrooklynVegan. en.
  9. Web site: Cohen. Ian. 2017-11-20. Young Jesus: S/T. 30 October 2018. Pitchfork.
  10. Web site: Cohen. Ian. 2018-10-20. Young Jesus: The Whole Thing Is Just There. 30 October 2018. Pitchfork.
  11. Web site: Cohen. Ian. 2020-08-18. Young Jesus: Welcome to Conceptual Beach. 2021-02-08. Pitchfork. en.

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