Mr Jukes

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.

Mr Jukes
Birth nameJack Steadman
Born1989/1990 (age 31–32)
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
  • piano
Years active2005–present
LabelsIsland[3]
Associated actsBombay Bicycle Club
Websitejukesjukes.com

Background

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]

God First

Mr Jukes debut album God First was released 14 July 2017.[9] Steadman drew inspiration from jazz, soul and funk to write the album, which features several collaborations.[10] The album features collaborations with Lianne La Havas, Charles Bradley, De La Soul, Horace Andy, Lalah Hathaway, BJ the Chicago Kid and more.[9]

Discography
Title Album details
God First

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. "God First by Mr Jukes on Apple Music". iTunes. 9 June 2017.
  10. "Bombay Bicycle Club's Jack Steadman emerges as Mr Jukes, shares 'Angels/ Your Love'". DIY.


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