JEFF the Brotherhood
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JEFF the Brotherhood is a two-piece rock band consisting of brothers Jake and Jamin Orrall, hailing form Nashville, Tennessee
. Their style has been described by music writers as containing elements of psychedelic rock, garage rock, punk and pop. They have released five original LPs on the label Infinity Cat Recordings, one live album on Third Man Records
, and assorted singles and splits with noted artists such as Ty Segall
, Best Coast
, and Screaming Females
. They tour extensively and have played shows across the United States and internationally.
and grew up surrounded by music. They founded JEFF the Brotherhood in 2001, while still in high school; they say they released their first album in 2002, and although this work did not see widespread exposure, it received critical acclaim. They started several other bands and side projects, including Be Your Own Pet
, which they left to play in JEFF the Brotherhood full-time. They released several limited-release albums and toured throughout the 2000s. Their first album released nationwide was 2009's Heavy Days, followed by 2011's We Are the Champions. JEFF the Brotherhood performed live instrumentation for Insane Clown Posse
's single for Third Man Records
, "Leck mich im Arsch
", a rearrangement of a Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
composition produced by Jack White
.
They have collaborated with Best Coast
on an E.P.
Print
The band was named one of SPIN magazine's
"must-hear acts" at 2011's South by Southwest festival, one of SPIN magazine's "best spring tours" of 2011 and one of the "Best of What's Next" by Paste magazine
in 2010.
Zane Lowe
has sung the band's praises, calling them "super endearing garage rock" in an interview.
The band's song "U Got The Look" is featured in the comedy movie Cedar Rapids (film)
.
The band appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, playing their song "Diamond Way".
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
. Their style has been described by music writers as containing elements of psychedelic rock, garage rock, punk and pop. They have released five original LPs on the label Infinity Cat Recordings, one live album on Third Man Records
Third Man Records
Third Man Records is an independent record label founded by Jack White in Detroit, Michigan, in 2001. Third Man established its first physical location — a combination record store, performance venue, and headquarters for the label — in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2009.-History:Jack White founded...
, and assorted singles and splits with noted artists such as Ty Segall
Ty Segall
Ty Segall is an American musician and songwriter. He sings, plays guitar and drums. He has released four solo albums and is a member of the bands The Traditional Fools, Epsilons, Party Fowl, Sic Alps, and The Perverts.-Recording career:...
, Best Coast
Best Coast
Best Coast is an American indie rock band based in Los Angeles, California, and is often categorized under the subgenres of garage rock, surf pop, and lo-fi. The band currently consists of Bethany Cosentino, who writes all of the band's songs and fronts the group, multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno, ...
, and Screaming Females
Screaming Females
Screaming Females is an independent rock band, often labeled as a punk rock band, from New Brunswick, New Jersey. They have released four full length albums, entitled Baby Teeth, What If Someone Is Watching Their T.V.?, Power Move, and Castle Talk.The band features Marissa Paternoster on guitar...
. They tour extensively and have played shows across the United States and internationally.
History
Brothers Jake and Jamin Orrall are the sons of successful producer/singer/songwriter Robert Ellis OrrallRobert Ellis Orrall
Robert Ellis Orrall is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Signed to RCA Records in 1980, Orrall debuted that year with the album "Fixation". His first Top 40 single was "I Couldn't Say No", a duet with Carlene Carter...
and grew up surrounded by music. They founded JEFF the Brotherhood in 2001, while still in high school; they say they released their first album in 2002, and although this work did not see widespread exposure, it received critical acclaim. They started several other bands and side projects, including Be Your Own Pet
Be your own PET
Be Your Own Pet was a four-piece punk/garage rock group from Nashville, Tennessee, USA.-Members:* Jemina Pearl – vocals* Nathan Vasquez – bass, backing vocals* Jonas Stein – guitar, backing vocals* John Eatherly – drums...
, which they left to play in JEFF the Brotherhood full-time. They released several limited-release albums and toured throughout the 2000s. Their first album released nationwide was 2009's Heavy Days, followed by 2011's We Are the Champions. JEFF the Brotherhood performed live instrumentation for Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. The group is composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the "wicked clowns" Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore...
's single for Third Man Records
Third Man Records
Third Man Records is an independent record label founded by Jack White in Detroit, Michigan, in 2001. Third Man established its first physical location — a combination record store, performance venue, and headquarters for the label — in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2009.-History:Jack White founded...
, "Leck mich im Arsch
Leck mich im Arsch
Leck mich im Arsch is a canon in B-flat major composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, K. 231 , with lyrics in German. It was one of a set of at least six canons probably written in Vienna in 1782...
", a rearrangement of a Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , baptismal name Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart , was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He composed over 600 works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic, and choral music...
composition produced by Jack White
Jack White (musician)
Jack White , often credited as Jack White III, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer and occasional actor...
.
They have collaborated with Best Coast
Best Coast
Best Coast is an American indie rock band based in Los Angeles, California, and is often categorized under the subgenres of garage rock, surf pop, and lo-fi. The band currently consists of Bethany Cosentino, who writes all of the band's songs and fronts the group, multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno, ...
on an E.P.
Spin (magazine)
Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard...
"must-hear acts" at 2011's South by Southwest festival, one of SPIN magazine's "best spring tours" of 2011 and one of the "Best of What's Next" by Paste magazine
Paste (magazine)
Paste is a monthly music and entertainment digital magazine published in the United States by Wolfgang's Vault. Its tagline is "Signs of Life in Music, Film and Culture."-History:...
in 2010.
Radio
BBC Radio'sBBC Radio
BBC Radio is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927. For a history of BBC radio prior to 1927 see British Broadcasting Company...
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
has sung the band's praises, calling them "super endearing garage rock" in an interview.
Film and Television
The band appeared on the PBS program We Have Signal, where they were the subject of a half hour long segment.The band's song "U Got The Look" is featured in the comedy movie Cedar Rapids (film)
Cedar Rapids (film)
Cedar Rapids is a 2011 American comedy film directed by Miguel Arteta. The script, written by Phil Johnston, was included on the 2009 Blacklist, a Hollywood list of the most popular unproduced screenplays of the year.-Plot:...
.
The band appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, playing their song "Diamond Way".
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | We Are The Champions | Infinity Cat Recordings/Warner Bros. Records |
| 2011 | Live At Third Man | Third Man Records |
| 2009 | Heavy Days | Infinity Cat Recordings |
| 2008 | The Boys R Back In Town | Infinity Cat Recordings |
| 2006 | Castle Storm | Infinity Cat Recordings |
| 2005 | The Byzantine Empire | Infinity Cat Recordings |
| 2002 | I Like You | Infinity Cat Recordings |
Singles and Split Singles
| Year | Title | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Whatever I Want | Third Man Records | 7" |
| 2011 | Best Coast Best Coast Best Coast is an American indie rock band based in Los Angeles, California, and is often categorized under the subgenres of garage rock, surf pop, and lo-fi. The band currently consists of Bethany Cosentino, who writes all of the band's songs and fronts the group, multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno, ... /JEFF the Brotherhood |
Volcom Entertainment Vinyl Club Volcom Entertainment Vinyl Club -About:Volcom Entertainment Vinyl Club was founded in 2008 by Volcom Entertainment. It is a yearly, paid subscription of six vinyl releases from various artists. All releases are hand-numbered, limited edition colored 7” vinyl pressings and feature original artist recordings and artwork... , Infinity Cat Recordings |
7" |
| 2011 | Golden Label Contest | United Record Pressing, Infinity Cat Recordings | 5" Single-Sided |
| 2010 | U Got The Look/The Tropics | Too Pure Too Pure Too Pure is a London-based independent record label that was formed in 1990 by Richard Roberts and Paul Cox.-History:Too Pure started off as a small experimental label and had built their reputation by releasing primarily alternative/independent music which they felt was being ignored by the major... |
7" |
| 2010 | Mellow Out | Suicide Squeeze Records Suicide Squeeze Records Suicide Squeeze Records is a Seattle, WA - based independent record label that presses a significant number of 7" vinyl singles in addition to the more prevalent compact discs. The label was started in August 1996 with the release of a 7" single from 764-Hero. The label quickly grew from owner... |
7" |
| 2010 | JEFF the Brotherhood/Ty Segall Ty Segall Ty Segall is an American musician and songwriter. He sings, plays guitar and drums. He has released four solo albums and is a member of the bands The Traditional Fools, Epsilons, Party Fowl, Sic Alps, and The Perverts.-Recording career:... |
Infinity Cat Recordings | 7" |
| 2009 | "Screaming Females Screaming Females Screaming Females is an independent rock band, often labeled as a punk rock band, from New Brunswick, New Jersey. They have released four full length albums, entitled Baby Teeth, What If Someone Is Watching Their T.V.?, Power Move, and Castle Talk.The band features Marissa Paternoster on guitar... /JEFF the Brotherhood" |
Infinity Cat Recordings | 7" |
| 2009 | "JEFF the Brotherhood/Sisters" | Infinity Cat Recordings, Death By Audio Death By Audio Death By Audio is a warehouse space on the first floor of an industrial building in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. It is also the name of an effects pedal company based in the space.... Recordings |
7" |
External links
- http://www.myspace.com/JAKEANDJAMIN
- http://jeffbrotherhood.blogspot.com/
- http://www.discogs.com/artist/Jeff+The+Brotherhood
- http://infinitycat.com/wordpress/