Mr Jukes

Mr Jukes
Birth nameJack Steadman
Born1989 or 1990 (age 34–35)
OriginHong Kong
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
  • piano
Years active2005–present
LabelsIsland[3]
Websitejukesjukes.com

Jack Steadman (born 1989 or 1990),[4] also known by his stage name Mr Jukes (stylised in lowercase), is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer best known as the vocalist and primary songwriter of the indie rock band Bombay Bicycle Club since its formation in 2005. He released his debut album as Mr Jukes, God First, in 2017.

Career

Bombay Bicycle Club announced a hiatus in January 2016 as the band members had decided to pursue their own individual projects.[5] Steadman had embarked on a round-the-world trip without flying and recording his solo album.[6] In Shanghai, Steadman boarded a cargo ship and set up a studio in his cabin and began writing his solo album.[7]

The name Mr Jukes comes from a character in Joseph Conrad's Typhoon named Jukes, who was second in command on a ship heading into a typhoon. Steadman read the book while he was travelling on the cargo ship.[8] The opening song of Mr Jukes' debut album is titled after the same novella.

On 21 March 2014, English singer/songwriter Sivu released the single "Can't Stop Now". The digital single included a remix by Mr Jukes.[9]

Mr Jukes' debut album God First was released on 14 July 2017.[10] Steadman drew inspiration from jazz, soul and funk to write the album, which features several collaborations,[11] including with Lianne La Havas, Charles Bradley, De La Soul, Horace Andy, Lalah Hathaway, BJ the Chicago Kid.[10]

In 2021, the collaborative project The Locket recorded by Steadman and Barney Artist was released. The London-based artist Barney Artist also contributed to God First's track "From Golden Stars Comes Silver Dew" (with Lalah Hathaway). The Locket features 10 tracks cut from sessions that span over 18 months, with its title track referring to memories of happier times: "we fill a locket with memories we protect, and don't forget to keep it round your neck".[12] The record features two guest artists - Lex Amor on the sixth track "Autumn Leaves" and Kofi Stone on the eighth, titled "Check The Pulse".[13]

Discography

List of albums, with selected details
Title Album details
God First
The Locket
(with Barney Artist)
  • Released: 6 August 2021
  • Label: Locket / Virgin Music International
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download

References

  1. ^ "Mr Jukes on Apple Music". Apple Music.
  2. ^ "Mr Jukes - God First". Discogs.
  3. ^ "mr jukes - Artists". Island Records.
  4. ^ Bray, Elisa (17 January 2014). "Bombay Bicycle Club interview: Saddled with success". The Independent. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  5. ^ Renshaw, David (29 January 2016). "Bombay Bicycle Club are going on hiatus". NME.
  6. ^ "Bombay Bicycle Club's Jack Steadman: my trip around the world – in pictures". The Guardian. 18 July 2017.
  7. ^ Milton, Jamie (5 June 2017). "How Jack Steadman Finally Expressed Himself as Mr Jukes". Noisey.
  8. ^ "Jack Steadman, aka Mr Jukes, on his new solo project, travelling the World + Ending Bombay Bicycle Club". Gigwise.
  9. ^ "Sivu - Can't Stop Now". Spotify. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  10. ^ a b "God First by Mr Jukes on Apple Music". iTunes. 9 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Bombay Bicycle Club's Jack Steadman emerges as Mr Jukes, shares 'Angels/ Your Love'". DIY.
  12. ^ "Mr Jukes & Barney Artist. The Locket". Piccadilly Records. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  13. ^ The Locket in Bandcamp

External links