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Biography Raised on a steady diet of The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and the brothers Gallagher, English singer/songwriter Jake Bugg blends the melodious, working-class swagger of the La's and the primal, bluesy simplicity of the White Stripes with the wry, weathered romanticism of Jens Lekman. Born in Nottingham, Bugg picked up the guitar at the age of 12, and within a year he was composing his own songs. Disinterested in the hip-hop and grime that dominated the listening habits of his peers, he turned to the classics for inspiration. Bugg's first brush with recognition came at the age of 17, when a local DJ began spinning one of the cuts he uploaded to BBC Introducing, a program that supports "unsigned, undiscovered, and under-the-radar musicians." An invitation to play Glastonbury arrived shortly thereafter, and before he knew it, he was supporting acts like Lana Del Ray, Example, and Michael Kiwanuka, and had inked a deal with Mercury. His first single, "Lightning Bolt," arrived in early 2012, while his eponymous debut album appeared in October of the same year and featured production work from former Snow Patrol collaborator Iain Archer. In a whirlwind year, Bugg went on to tour extensively across the U.K. while receiving nominations for awards, including a Brit Award for Best British Newcomer and also the coveted Mercury Music Prize. In the summer of 2013, Bugg traveled to Malibu to record sessions for his sophomore record, Shangri La, with legendary producer Rick Rubin. The record again featured contributions from Archer and was released in November of 2013. -James Christopher Monger
Similar Artists: Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Buddy Holly Genre(s): Folk/Rock
Music Videos, Live Performances, and My Recommendations
^^^Setlist^^^ 1. Fire [0:02] 2. Trouble Town [01:56] 3. Seen It All [05:25] 4. Simple As This [08:56] 5. Ballad of Mr Jones [13:00] 6. Country Song [16:49] 7. Broken [19:10] 8. Me & You [24:02] 9. Two Fingers [27:12] 10. Kingpin [30:52] 11. Slumville Sunrise [33:02] 12. Taste It [36:29] 13. My My Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) (Neil Young cover) [39:57] 14. Lightning Bolt [43:35]
Live Experience Review Jake Bugg bears the burden of hopes and dreams. I'm not talking about his own. I'm referring to those belonging to others, who dearly want -- perhaps even need -- this young man to transform into the voice of a generation. Those are the folks who are attaching the "next Bob Dylan" (or "next Johnny Cash" or "next Neil Young") tag to Bugg's name, clearly before any such comparison is warranted. That kind of buzz is dangerous for a relatively new artist. Yet, one thing was made clear during the 19-year-old British musician's concert on Thursday at the Fox Theater: Bugg won't be squashed by the hype. He acquitted himself quite nicely during the Oakland gig, shaking free of the bondage of others' grand expectations and showing a determination to forge his own path in the industry. His rise through the ranks, which has been downright meteoric thus far, probably won't remain on the same trajectory for long, yet Bugg proved that he has the talent to stay relevant once the buzz dies down. He's definitely got a good thing going on. Although still a month away from his 20th birthday, the Nottingham native has a deep understanding of decades-old American blues and folk. He takes those styles and injects a decidedly modern garage-rock feel to them. The result can sound, at times, like the Black Keys. In other moments, the tunes move with a distinct Strokes swagger. (Ironically, one of Bugg's opening acts at the Fox was the Strokes' own Albert Hammond, Jr.) It's a heady mix, yet one that is far from unique. Just ask folks who frequent the bars and clubs in Nashville and Austin, Texas. It's not, however, a sound that one expects to hear played so skillfully, and so confidently, by someone so young. Walking onto the Fox stage, Bugg more resembled the "next Justin Bieber" than the "next Bob Dylan," looking like he'd just walked out of a photo shoot for some tween idol zine. That's probably why his haircut -- which resembles Bieber's 'do, circa 2010 -- gets nearly as much attention as his songwriting. Fortunately, Bugg's voice is even better than his haircut. He sounded strong as he opened the concert with a powerful version of "There's a Beast and We All Feed It," which is also the lead track from his sophomore effort, 2013's Rick Rubin-produced "Shangri La." The music was a bit rough and tumble, yet not sloppy in the slightest, with an overall feel that was more Ryan than Bryan Adams. The vocalist-guitarist worked from the trio setting, accompanied by a drummer and a bassist, for the majority of the night, yet he'd also take a satisfying solo spin. He handled a variety of styles and tempos, moving through the country rambler "Trouble Town" (from his 2012 eponymous debut), the bluesy mid-tempo "Simple Pleasures" and the fragile acoustic number "Broken." His best work came with the electric guitar, juicing up the concert cuts in ways that you won't find in the studio counterparts. He still has plenty to work on in his live show. Notably, Bugg has the stage presence of a bug. He doesn't seem all that concerned with being a showman, but perhaps that will come in time. Bugg closed the show in fine fashion, giving some degree of weight to the Neil Young comparison with a rock-solid cover version of "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)" and then closing with his own electrifying hit, "Lightning Bolt." -Jim Harrington of San Jose Mercury News
Personal Thoughts I first discovered Jake Bugg as I was watching the "Guitar Moves" series on YouTube one day (video above) and was very impressed with not only his guitar playing style but his style in general. His voice and songwriting lends itself to a modern Bob Dylan. He inspired me mainly because of his age, being less than a year older than me it was a huge shocker as a guitar player and someone who wants to be involved in the music industry that someone could be so talented at such a young age. His first two albums have been fantastic and I look forward to more from young Mr. Bugg.
Seeing Jake Bugg this year was a New Year's Resolution of mine and I couldn't think of a better place to do it! I am unbelievably excited for this. I don't know that there's anyone on the lineup that I would see over him if they are conflicting. He has great lyrics, a unique voice, and a perfect balance of upbeat and low key songs. This is the top of the can't miss list for me.
10/19/14-Phantogram
11/29/14-New Politics, Bad Suns
4/17/15-Hippo Campus, Night Riots, The Mowglis
5/1/15-Penn State Movin' On Music Festival-New Politics, Passion Pit, Big Gigantic, Big Sean
6/11/15-6/14/15-Bonnaroo!
6/21/15 - Paul McCartney
6/27/15-Halsey, Imagine Dragons
He's been a grower for me. Depending on what he's up against I'll probably see him. He's got a good knack for melody and his overall songwriting is on point.
Yeah, he's definitely up there for artists that aren't big enough to have conflicts but I really want to see this year. I'm pretty excited for his set.
Post by dogtorkurt2 on May 7, 2014 12:17:41 GMT -5
Jake Bugg and Ben Howard are the two that I will NOT miss this year. I agree: need to tone down the partying so as not to miss either of these sets. For music lovers (real ones), I think these will be the best sets of this year's Roo.
10/19/14-Phantogram
11/29/14-New Politics, Bad Suns
4/17/15-Hippo Campus, Night Riots, The Mowglis
5/1/15-Penn State Movin' On Music Festival-New Politics, Passion Pit, Big Gigantic, Big Sean
6/11/15-6/14/15-Bonnaroo!
6/21/15 - Paul McCartney
6/27/15-Halsey, Imagine Dragons
Biography Raised on a steady diet of The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and the brothers Gallagher, English singer/songwriter Jake Bugg blends the melodious, working-class swagger of the La's and the primal, bluesy simplicity of the White Stripes with the wry, weathered romanticism of Jens Lekman. Born in Nottingham, Bugg picked up the guitar at the age of 12, and within a year he was composing his own songs. Disinterested in the hip-hop and grime that dominated the listening habits of his peers, he turned to the classics for inspiration. Bugg's first brush with recognition came at the age of 17, when a local DJ began spinning one of the cuts he uploaded to BBC Introducing, a program that supports "unsigned, undiscovered, and under-the-radar musicians." An invitation to play Glastonbury arrived shortly thereafter, and before he knew it, he was supporting acts like Lana Del Ray, Example, and Michael Kiwanuka, and had inked a deal with Mercury. His first single, "Lightning Bolt," arrived in early 2012, while his eponymous debut album appeared in October of the same year and featured production work from former Snow Patrol collaborator Iain Archer. In a whirlwind year, Bugg went on to tour extensively across the U.K. while receiving nominations for awards, including a Brit Award for Best British Newcomer and also the coveted Mercury Music Prize. In the summer of 2013, Bugg traveled to Malibu to record sessions for his sophomore record, Shangri La, with legendary producer Rick Rubin. The record again featured contributions from Archer and was released in November of 2013. -James Christopher Monger
Similar Artists: Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Buddy Holly Genre(s): Folk/Rock
Music Videos, Live Performances, and My Recommendations
^^^Setlist^^^ 1. Fire [0:02] 2. Trouble Town [01:56] 3. Seen It All [05:25] 4. Simple As This [08:56] 5. Ballad of Mr Jones [13:00] 6. Country Song [16:49] 7. Broken [19:10] 8. Me & You [24:02] 9. Two Fingers [27:12] 10. Kingpin [30:52] 11. Slumville Sunrise [33:02] 12. Taste It [36:29] 13. My My Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) (Neil Young cover) [39:57] 14. Lightning Bolt [43:35]
Live Experience Review Jake Bugg bears the burden of hopes and dreams. I'm not talking about his own. I'm referring to those belonging to others, who dearly want -- perhaps even need -- this young man to transform into the voice of a generation. Those are the folks who are attaching the "next Bob Dylan" (or "next Johnny Cash" or "next Neil Young") tag to Bugg's name, clearly before any such comparison is warranted. That kind of buzz is dangerous for a relatively new artist. Yet, one thing was made clear during the 19-year-old British musician's concert on Thursday at the Fox Theater: Bugg won't be squashed by the hype. He acquitted himself quite nicely during the Oakland gig, shaking free of the bondage of others' grand expectations and showing a determination to forge his own path in the industry. His rise through the ranks, which has been downright meteoric thus far, probably won't remain on the same trajectory for long, yet Bugg proved that he has the talent to stay relevant once the buzz dies down. He's definitely got a good thing going on. Although still a month away from his 20th birthday, the Nottingham native has a deep understanding of decades-old American blues and folk. He takes those styles and injects a decidedly modern garage-rock feel to them. The result can sound, at times, like the Black Keys. In other moments, the tunes move with a distinct Strokes swagger. (Ironically, one of Bugg's opening acts at the Fox was the Strokes' own Albert Hammond, Jr.) It's a heady mix, yet one that is far from unique. Just ask folks who frequent the bars and clubs in Nashville and Austin, Texas. It's not, however, a sound that one expects to hear played so skillfully, and so confidently, by someone so young. Walking onto the Fox stage, Bugg more resembled the "next Justin Bieber" than the "next Bob Dylan," looking like he'd just walked out of a photo shoot for some tween idol zine. That's probably why his haircut -- which resembles Bieber's 'do, circa 2010 -- gets nearly as much attention as his songwriting. Fortunately, Bugg's voice is even better than his haircut. He sounded strong as he opened the concert with a powerful version of "There's a Beast and We All Feed It," which is also the lead track from his sophomore effort, 2013's Rick Rubin-produced "Shangri La." The music was a bit rough and tumble, yet not sloppy in the slightest, with an overall feel that was more Ryan than Bryan Adams. The vocalist-guitarist worked from the trio setting, accompanied by a drummer and a bassist, for the majority of the night, yet he'd also take a satisfying solo spin. He handled a variety of styles and tempos, moving through the country rambler "Trouble Town" (from his 2012 eponymous debut), the bluesy mid-tempo "Simple Pleasures" and the fragile acoustic number "Broken." His best work came with the electric guitar, juicing up the concert cuts in ways that you won't find in the studio counterparts. He still has plenty to work on in his live show. Notably, Bugg has the stage presence of a bug. He doesn't seem all that concerned with being a showman, but perhaps that will come in time. Bugg closed the show in fine fashion, giving some degree of weight to the Neil Young comparison with a rock-solid cover version of "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)" and then closing with his own electrifying hit, "Lightning Bolt." -Jim Harrington of San Jose Mercury News
Personal Thoughts I first discovered Jake Bugg as I was watching the "Guitar Moves" series on YouTube one day (video above) and was very impressed with not only his guitar playing style but his style in general. His voice and songwriting lends itself to a modern Bob Dylan. He inspired me mainly because of his age, being less than a year older than me it was a huge shocker as a guitar player and someone who wants to be involved in the music industry that someone could be so talented at such a young age. His first two albums have been fantastic and I look forward to more from young Mr. Bugg.
What an amazing write-up! I'm really excited for this show!
Bugg also released a new EP today entitled "Messed Up Kids." It has one track from Shangri La and 3 new ones. More awesome music from Jake Bugg. He can do no wrong for me. Can't wait to see him live!
10/19/14-Phantogram
11/29/14-New Politics, Bad Suns
4/17/15-Hippo Campus, Night Riots, The Mowglis
5/1/15-Penn State Movin' On Music Festival-New Politics, Passion Pit, Big Gigantic, Big Sean
6/11/15-6/14/15-Bonnaroo!
6/21/15 - Paul McCartney
6/27/15-Halsey, Imagine Dragons
