Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong
Encyclopedia
Joe Lean & the Jing Jang Jong were an English
indie rock
band based in London
. Although the band attracted considerable press attention following the 2007 release of their debut single "Lucio Starts Fires", they failed to capitalise on this, and disbanded in 2009.
, Dizzee Rascal
, Cansei de Ser Sexy and Kaiser Chiefs
, and completed their first headlining tour across the UK in December. At the end of the year, the band were placed number 7 on the BBC's Sound of 2008 poll.
Lead singer Joe Lean also acts under the name Joe Van Moyland
, and was drummer with The Pipettes
until June 2007. He has played Jamie Chapman in Peep Show
and Thomas Tallis in The Tudors
.
The Jing Jang Jong consist of guitarists Dominic O'Dair and Randy Michael, bassist Panda and drummer James Craig. The original line-up included guitarist Tommy D (Thomas Dougall), the brother of Rose Dougall, formerly of The Pipettes, who left in late 2008 to take part in his sister's new project. Following this, new guitarist Michael was enlisted. James Craig has also been a stand-in drummer for The Pipettes and has also drummed for The Sigma. He is brother of George Craig
from One Night Only
.
In 2008, Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong supported The Cribs
on the 2008 NME Awards Tour, and showcased their sound at the SXSW
festival in Austin, Texas
. The band announced their biggest UK headlining tour to date, playing 25 gigs throughout April and May. Their second single, "Lonely Buoy", was released on 10 March 2008.
They played at the Glastonbury Festival
in June 2008, despite their name erroneously appearing as "Joe Ling and the Jing Jang Jong" on the line-up, and in August at Pukkelpop
in Kiewit-Hasselt, Belgium.
They were listed as #7 on the BBC's "Sound of 2008" list of artists to look out for in 2008. Their debut, self-titled album was originally due to be released on 4 August 2008, however this release was scrapped as the album "didn't represent their current sound". Copies had already been sent to critics, with the likes of NME
giving it 8/10. The album was never released.
The band supported a reformed Blur at the O2 academy in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on June 25, 2009. In October 2009, they parted company with their record label. The band split up soon after. James Craig now drums for One Night Only
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band based in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. Although the band attracted considerable press attention following the 2007 release of their debut single "Lucio Starts Fires", they failed to capitalise on this, and disbanded in 2009.
Overview
The band formed in late 2006, initially calling themselves Joe Lean and The Tantrums. Following a name change to Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong, they played their first gig in January 2007 and released their debut single "Lucio Starts Fires" on 8 October. In the same year, the band supported BabyshamblesBabyshambles
Babyshambles are an English indie rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty during a hiatus from his former band The Libertines, but Babyshambles has since become his main project . Babyshambles has released two albums, three EPs and a number of singles...
, Dizzee Rascal
Dizzee Rascal
Dylan Kwabena Mills , better known by his stage name Dizzee Rascal, is a Ghanaian British rapper, songwriter and record producer. His music is a blend of garage, hip hop, grime, ragga, pop and electronic music, with eclectic samples and more exotic styles...
, Cansei de Ser Sexy and Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 1996. They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs....
, and completed their first headlining tour across the UK in December. At the end of the year, the band were placed number 7 on the BBC's Sound of 2008 poll.
Lead singer Joe Lean also acts under the name Joe Van Moyland
Joe Van Moyland
Joe Van Moyland is a singer, drummer and actor. He was frontman in the band Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong and has previously drummed for the Pipettes.-Acting career:...
, and was drummer with The Pipettes
The Pipettes
The Pipettes are a British indie pop girl group formed in 2003 in Brighton by "svengali" Robert "Monster Bobby" Barry. The group has released two albums, We Are the Pipettes, and Earth vs...
until June 2007. He has played Jamie Chapman in Peep Show
Peep Show (TV series)
Peep Show is a British sitcom starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. The television programme is written by Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, with additional material by Mitchell and Webb themselves, amongst others. It has been broadcast on Channel 4 since 2003. The show's seventh series makes it...
and Thomas Tallis in The Tudors
The Tudors
The Tudors is a Canadian produced historical fiction television series filmed in Ireland, created by Michael Hirst and produced for the American premium cable television channel Showtime...
.
The Jing Jang Jong consist of guitarists Dominic O'Dair and Randy Michael, bassist Panda and drummer James Craig. The original line-up included guitarist Tommy D (Thomas Dougall), the brother of Rose Dougall, formerly of The Pipettes, who left in late 2008 to take part in his sister's new project. Following this, new guitarist Michael was enlisted. James Craig has also been a stand-in drummer for The Pipettes and has also drummed for The Sigma. He is brother of George Craig
George Craig (musician)
George Craig is a model and the frontman of the indie North Yorkshire band One Night Only.Craig has modeled for Burberry, after Christopher Bailey discovered his band and liked their song Just For Tonight. As the vocalist of his band, he also plays the guitar as he insisted on doing so much like...
from One Night Only
One Night Only (band)
One Night Only is a British Indie rock band from Helmsley, North Yorkshire formed in 2003.-History:One Night Only formed in summer 2003, consisting initially of Mark Hayton, Daniel “Pob” Parkin, Sam “Gunner” Ford and Kai "Kai" Smith. The band did not have a vocalist until George Craig, a friend of...
.
In 2008, Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong supported The Cribs
The Cribs
The Cribs are an English three-piece indie rock band from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The band consists of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross Jarman. They were subsequently joined by ex-The Smiths and Modest Mouse guitarist Johnny Marr who was made a formal member of the group...
on the 2008 NME Awards Tour, and showcased their sound at the SXSW
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
festival in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
. The band announced their biggest UK headlining tour to date, playing 25 gigs throughout April and May. Their second single, "Lonely Buoy", was released on 10 March 2008.
They played at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
in June 2008, despite their name erroneously appearing as "Joe Ling and the Jing Jang Jong" on the line-up, and in August at Pukkelpop
Pukkelpop
Pukkelpop is an annual music festival which takes place near the city of Hasselt, Belgium in mid-to-late August. It is held within a large enclosure of fields and woodland—between a dual carriageway called Kempische Steenweg—in the village of Kiewit, approximately 7 km north of Hasselt...
in Kiewit-Hasselt, Belgium.
They were listed as #7 on the BBC's "Sound of 2008" list of artists to look out for in 2008. Their debut, self-titled album was originally due to be released on 4 August 2008, however this release was scrapped as the album "didn't represent their current sound". Copies had already been sent to critics, with the likes of NME
NME
The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
giving it 8/10. The album was never released.
The band supported a reformed Blur at the O2 academy in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on June 25, 2009. In October 2009, they parted company with their record label. The band split up soon after. James Craig now drums for One Night Only
One Night Only (band)
One Night Only is a British Indie rock band from Helmsley, North Yorkshire formed in 2003.-History:One Night Only formed in summer 2003, consisting initially of Mark Hayton, Daniel “Pob” Parkin, Sam “Gunner” Ford and Kai "Kai" Smith. The band did not have a vocalist until George Craig, a friend of...
.
Albums
| Year | Title | U.K. |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong | unreleased |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | U.K. UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Lucio Starts Fires" (Limited Vinyl Only) | - | - |
| 2008 | "Lonely Buoy" | - | 43 |
| 2008 | "Where Do You Go" | - | 93 |