The Jepettos

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The Jepettos
Origin Belfast and Derry,
Northern Ireland
Genres Alternative folk
Years active2011 (2011)–present
Labels Unsigned
Members
  • Michael Aicken
  • Ruth Aicken
  • Emma Flanagan
  • Colm Hinds
  • Daniel Kerr
  • Michael Andrews
  • Jonny Ashe
  • Laura-Jane Hughes
  • Sarah Williamson
  • Scott Jamison

The Jepettos are an alternative folk band from Belfast and Derry, Northern Ireland. The band was formed in February 2011 [1] and consists of writer members Michael Aicken (vocals, guitars) and Ruth Aicken (vocals, various instruments) alongside an alternating line-up of musicians. [2] Highlights in the band's career have included supporting rapper Tinie Tempah [3] and sharing the bill with Foo Fighters and The Black Keys at Tennent's Vital in 2012. [4]

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History

After performing together with Northern Ireland folk act The Lowly Knights, [5] Michael and Ruth Aicken initially formed The Jepettos with Derry trio Emma Flanagan (clarinet, glockenspiel), Colm Hinds (bass) and Daniel Kerr (drums, glockenspiel). [2] Since formation the group has also variously contained additional musicians Michael Andrews (bass), Scott Jamison (drums, glockenspiel), Jonny Ashe (electric guitar), Laura-Jane Hughes (trumpet) and Sarah Williamson (oboe). [6] The band is named after Geppetto, the father of fictional character Pinocchio. [7]

The group released their debut EP Start a New People in January 2012. Single "Goldrush" was released initially as a free download, [8] and featured Duke Special on piano. [7] The single garnered positive reviews from Hot Press magazine and the Daily Mirror, [9] [7] and a music video, directed by Marty Stalker, was produced to accompany the release. [7]

The Jepettos made a number of showcase performances during the summer and autumn of 2012. They performed in July at Glasgowbury Festival, [9] and then in August the band was selected to play the new second stage at the annual Tennent's Vital festival, sharing the bill with The Black Keys and Foo Fighters. [10] At Arthur's Day 2012 the group supported English rapper Tinie Tempah live in Belfast. [3]

In 2013 The Jepettos released "Water", a single featuring cellist and singer Alana Henderson. [11] Henderson has since joined the backing group for Irish singer-songwriter Hozier, performing across the world and on national US television. [12] The song was chosen as BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens' "Introducing Discovery" in September 2013. [13]

Discography

The Jepettos discography
EPs3
Singles7
Music videos7

Extended plays

YearEP detailsPeak chart positions
UK
2012Start a New People
  • Released: 6 January 2012 [14]
  • Label: N/A
  • Format: CD, Download
—
2013Troubles
  • Released: 15 December 2013 [15]
  • Label: N/A
  • Format: CD, Download
—
2014Closer—

Singles

YearTitle [17] Chart PositionsAlbum
UK IRL UK Indie
2012"Goldrush"———Start a New People
2013"Chemicals"———Troubles
"Water" (featuring Alana Henderson and Scott Jamison)———
2014"Even Though"———
"What You Said"————
"Orchard" (featuring Tabitha Agnew)————
2015"Møving Ūndergrøūnd" (with Cup O' Joe)————
"—" denotes that a title did not chart.

Music videos

YearTitleDirector
2012"Goldrush"Marty Stalker [18]
2013"Chemicals"Darren Lee [19]
"Water" (featuring Alana Henderson and Scott Jamison)Matt Rutherfoord-Jones and Paul Elliot [11]
2014"What You Said"Matt Rutherfoord-Jones and Paul Elliot [20]
"Even Though"Wolfhound Media [21]
"Orchard" (featuring Tabitha Agnew)Matt Rutherfoord-Jones and Paul Elliot [22]
2015"Møving Ūndergrøūnd"Jørn Ranum and Inge Wegge [23]
ed. Paul Elliot [24]

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