We are pleased to announce the latest addition to the Buddyhead roster: Jubilee
Jubilee is a new rock n’ roll band from Los Angeles, California. The group consists of:
- Aaron North (Nine Inch Nails, The Icarus Line)
vocals, guitar
- Michael Shuman (Queens of the Stone Age, Wires On Fire)
bass, vocals
- Evan Weiss (Wires On Fire)
guitar, backing vocals
- Loren Shane Humphrey (The Willowz)
drums
Yeah, it’s a family affair. Jubilee’s first 7-inch / cd single “Rebel Hiss” from their forthcoming debut album will be released on January 21st, 2008. This release also happens to be a sort of “landmark” as such for us, seeing as how it’s Buddyhead’s 25th. Yeah, who knew we’d make it this far either?
Both formats of the single will include exclusive B-sides unavailable on the full-length record. The band recorded the songs at their own studio, Shabbey Road, and then Nick Launay (Grinderman, Arcade Fire, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, PIL, Gang of Four, Killing Joke, The Birthday Party, Supergrass) and Ed Monsef (Queens of the Stone Age, UNKLE, The Duke Spirit) mixed the stuff.
A digital format of the single will also be available, as well as a very limited edition, hand-numbered 7-inch version, which will include an exclusive B-side unavailable on any of the other formats. This 7-inch will ONLY be available at the shows on Jubilee’s UK tour in January 2008. The tour where this lil gem will be sold, and where these guys will be cuttin’ their teeth by playing their first live shows together ever, includes the following dates… As well as many, many more to be announced soon:
January 27th - BRIGHTON @ PRESSURE POINT
January 28th - CARDIFF @ CLWB IFOR BACH
January 30th - LONDON @ BARFLY
The band is more than halfway done recording their album, which to me, sounds something like The Replacements, The Stone Roses, Neil Young, Blur, Jane’s Addiction, Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Verve, all sliced ‘n diced together quite nicely. And… For some reason, the band chose to record this album and single with a dozen different drummers. Some of these friends include:
Carla Azar (Autolux)
Josh Freese (Devo, A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, eh… everybody)
Kevin Haskins (Bauhaus, Love & Rockets, Tones On Tail)
Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal)
And many, many more… And the album is still only about halfway done, so keep it in your pants.
That is all you really need to know for now. If you wanna take a bite into the even juicier tid-bits, then check out the band’s website at www.Jubilee.LA or their Myspace page at www.Myspace.com/Jubileeband for additional tour dates, ticket information, and even more details on the single. Both websites might look somewhat sparse for the next few days, but things will shape up quickly. Oh, by the way… I’ll be coming on the tour too, and I wanna go off. Help ME, help YOU. See ya soon. Cheers.
- Travis Keller
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November 28th, 2007 at 3:27 am
Looking forward to hearing this. Music sometimes gives me a headache, but this sounds up my alley. Except the “Jane’s Addiction” part. I can totally live without that.
November 28th, 2007 at 4:04 am
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November 28th, 2007 at 5:52 am
sounds pretty rad !! aaron can sing ??..
November 28th, 2007 at 7:43 am
yeah he can
November 28th, 2007 at 9:56 am
How thrilled am I at the description alone?
If it does indeed stand up to expectations, which I’m sure it will, I think I’m going to need a new set of panties….
November 28th, 2007 at 10:33 am
A sneak peak, a demo, something? My curiosity is sizzling…
November 28th, 2007 at 11:29 am
this looks pretty cool :)
November 28th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Dropping names…shit yeah, No pressure Aaron, this new stuff better blow our minds
November 28th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Finally aaron got a band back to spit his shit out, can’t wait to hear it (especially the blur influences)
And hope you’ll play some gigs in Paris.
November 28th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
i’ll help YOU help ME when i see they’ve made the next show date somewhere in NYC.
you can’t make such a momentous announcement and then tell us the first dates are all in the fucking UK. how am i supposed to aide in the going off AND charm my way into an internship from across the pond? i can’t!
you can also help me by telling me if that graphic jon wanted me to “pleaseeeeee” send to him is actually going to get USED FOR SOMETHING, or if you kids are just passing it around for a giggle.
November 28th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
Yippee Skippee!
And Alex, you seem to have quite a fire inside of you, perhaps you should start up your own thing…?
November 28th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
geeez…the boast, the list of influences..the everything, all the time here. As always it will be half pretentious-half asses.
Please, Bluebird, come back. and just…play tunes.
ZzzzzZZZZZ
November 28th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
You guys need to hit Birmingham so I can cup Aarons testicles as he busts some moves on stage.
November 28th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
Please let these guys open for NIN on a tour. I’m going to miss Trent and Aaron on the same stage. I can’t wait for the LP though, sounds way rad.
November 28th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
I wanna hear what they sound like, too because the name sounds gay.
November 28th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
Your going to be in Cardiff!!
Be warned, I may decide to steal you…
Mwhahahaha.
November 28th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Aaron -
Black Plaid would have been a much better name.
Love,
Your Favorite “Milk” Drinker
November 28th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Congratulations Aaron! You’re one in a million and I’m extremely proud of you!
Go out and do what you do best - prove the cynics wrong.
Love,
J
November 28th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Damn, this lineup sounds really interesting and good.
November 28th, 2007 at 8:20 pm
gtfoutta here this totally made my day! the line up sounds insane. im amped to hear this
November 28th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
alison-
thanks, i guess?! i think the majority of the fire inside of me right now is heartburn, and i can’t find my fucking rolaids…
but i do sort of have my own thing happening, it’s just really slow going at the moment.
November 29th, 2007 at 2:51 am
Happy pants since I heard the news.
A heads up - come to Oz.
November 29th, 2007 at 5:00 am
Having a ‘J’ in your band’s name is the exact same as sleeping with men. How about the name “Electric Wind?”. And leave the question mark in there. And stick some skulls and shit in the logo.
November 29th, 2007 at 5:53 am
when are all UK tour dates going to be announced, Travis?
November 29th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Michael Shuman, Evan Weiss, Loren Shane Humphrey, now thats a tight line up. I like see how this pans out, a very interesting mix.
November 29th, 2007 at 8:22 am
Judging by their looks in that picture above I really don’t think they would give a fuck about name/logo/whatever suggestions.
I for one can’t wait to hear how it sounds. So we could bitch about that instead. :)
November 29th, 2007 at 9:22 am
I agree. Yes. I do. But just in case, here’s some other possible (cooler) names:
Audition the Finger Puppets
Stunt Cock
Space Party
Rear Admiral
Disco Fanny
Ghost Shit
with special thanks to the Profanisaurus.
November 29th, 2007 at 11:51 am
sir alec Guinness i’ve never heard of the j name thing.there are some bands that have a j in there name.pearl jam, janes addiction, dinousar jr., jodeci just to name a few.the men in these bands dont screw men.culture club & depeche mode are questionable.
November 29th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
I meant good bands. Nah, I’m a total fuck-wit. You’re right. Know why? Cause I was listening to Jimi ‘with a J’ Hendrix when I wrote that.
November 29th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
I can’t agree with the whole “J” thing either, but the name does suck. And band names DO matter. Only an idiot would think otherwise. It’s called “marketing”
November 29th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Of course the name is important. But the music matters more.
You’re missing a very important point. We haven’t heard them yet. What if they actually sound like a jubilee? Then what?! :)
(alright.. that would be a tad silly)
November 29th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
any chance there is an Oasis influence?
November 29th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
sir alec guinness your cool.i agree with liz and violethope.jimi hendrix now thats the bomb!
November 29th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
mmm… fuck the time machine. looks like this jubilee thing is way more effective.
November 29th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
jubilee in summary means a time of celebration or rejoicing.Leviticus 25:9.”Yoval” in hebrew.there are more definitions and related reading in wikipedia.
November 29th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
So going to the london show. I love the barfly, seen some really good shows there, hopefully this will be one of them.
Though why are the first shows in the UK if you live in LA?
November 29th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
NICE.
i hope it isn’t gay.
November 29th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
Why does this sound so fan-fucking-tastic?? Oh. Cause it is. You guys just made my january 24X more exciting. Sad isn’t it? Can’t wait for US tour. Shit is gonna go off.
November 29th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
Yeah the music better be mind blowing cause the name makes me think of a grandma with an overwet wrinkly and putrid vagina.
November 29th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
looking good. only question is… can they grow beards? seriously - grinderman, verve, arcade, queens, autolux…aso, even if it sucks, these guys will still have great taste.
November 29th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
awesome….play LA
November 29th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
roots, I am personally fond of a “universal pardon.” I like the name. It’s happy.
Or it could about flaming cherries, who knows.
November 29th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
allison hi..maybe my meds are actually working.i wish my name roots was about flaming cherries it’s actually about a yeast infection that will not go away.
November 29th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
It’s so good to hear this.. though agreed on what Lauren G said. It seems that band names with “black” in them can’t go wrong. Couple of examples ; BRMC, Black Angels, Black Keys, Black Crowes, Black Mountain and so on..
November 29th, 2007 at 9:59 pm
Dammit! The Black Eyed Peas just killed it.
November 30th, 2007 at 3:14 am
I’m scratching my head here. I am wondering if Aaron cares to have a successful band, as in one that will “pay the bills.” Anyone who knows music must consider that the band name sets the tone for the musical jive and reflects the bands attitude. By the looks of that band picture, the band is saying, “fuck you. I have better things to do. Let’s go get a smoothie and look hard.” I don’t get it. Now, of course, I have never heard the music, so the judgment is up in the air, thus proving the name has to say it all in a nutshell. Amongst the masses of degenerative dip shits who think that a myspace page will bring them success, how the hell is Jubilee gonna stand out? The font is even boring. Also, who cares about what famous people play on album? Name dropping means nothing. Wes Borland had a few known names work on his bands album, like Josh Freese, and it’s hard to find his audience, despite it all. Everyone is the same now days and it’s really got to pop if you want some sort of growth. All I have to say is, the music better speak louder than words and make my panties drop because right now, I am not impressed.
Sorry for the long post, but I’m a girl you know, I’m opinionated.
November 30th, 2007 at 3:22 am
well, liz, there are other ways to promote a band. Take a look at how the Artic Monkeys became famous and successful. If the band plays in my local area of the UK I will try to get my friends to go and see them and I will promote the band on kittyradio which gets a lot of people (lol). There are more than one ways to get your band out there. I’m sure NME will be interested in interviewing them and same with Kerrang! and whatever other magazine that are interested in them. I dont really see this as name dropping just informing the reader of who the members are, like most people who listen to NIN will know who Trent Reznor is but who other then the hardcore fans really care who else is in the band? The photo reminds me of the strokes in some ways…
November 30th, 2007 at 4:28 am
Wasn’t Jubilee, Wolverine’s sidekick…
November 30th, 2007 at 4:50 am
Liz did you even read Travis’s post? Reason I ask, is you are attacking something he covered ( about the myspace being the way it is) let me remind you:
“Both websites might look somewhat sparse for the next few days, but things will shape up quickly. Oh, by the way… I’ll be coming on the tour too, and I wanna go off. Help ME, help YOU. See ya soon. Cheers.”– Travis
Also they are not name dropping, but telling you who is featured on the album. Also why are you try to propaganda this band, even commercialize it, if the brahs (not just Aaron remember) there are actually four of them, decide they want to go commercial, then let them, otherwise, rock out, and move on…..
November 30th, 2007 at 9:53 am
The Willowz (Loren Shane Humphrey plays drums in the band) have this song called Jubilee - might be the origin of the band name. Here’s the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lHLSXHad0Y
I’m into it.
December 1st, 2007 at 12:39 am
Call it Fred Durst Junior even, if it slays, it slays. Time will telleth.
I like the name anyway, so, yeah.
December 1st, 2007 at 12:28 pm
There are more Uk dates listed on the myspace.
December 1st, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Dear Liz,
I think you might be full o’ shit.
Love,
Britbrit
December 2nd, 2007 at 2:32 pm
oh shit…
December 5th, 2007 at 8:57 am
I bought my london tickets today..they were nice and cheap!
December 5th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
Because life is a JUBILEE old chum, life is a JUBILEE.
I like the band photo.
December 6th, 2007 at 10:59 am
It seems the girls on here with their panties in a bunch need to learn critical thinking skills. I’m not going to internet fight you. Caroline, I am sorry I don’t frantically read every little thing that is posted by Buddyhead on all of their websites. I TRY to have a life. However, the name still sucks. Holler.
December 19th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
hey aaron… it will be fun to see you again. ‘cos it’ll be interesting to see as to how your music stacks up in comparison to what the icarus line say about you.
speak soon x
December 19th, 2007 at 8:07 pm
here is some info on the track titles
http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/2661410
December 20th, 2007 at 12:41 am
I want to hear the band before I make a solid decision. I’m not going to go nuts because OMG! IT’S AARON!!! I like buddyhead because it’s a cool fucking site that introduces me to some new shit, not because one of the owners is Aaron Malorkus North. Get lives if that’s the only reason you are interested in Jubilee. I am excited to hear it though, cause so far Buddyhead has shown me some cool music, so their track record is good. And there are worse names than Jubilee, take for instance that weird power metal band “magician.” There is nothing bad-ass about “Magician.”
December 20th, 2007 at 8:42 am
me: “Cool, Aaron North has a new band with some dudes from a bunch of other rad bands.”
friend: “bitchin’, what’s it called?”
me: “uh… Jubilee?”
friend: “Jebus. What are they, a jam band with French horns?”
I have no doubt the record’s gonna kill, but I’m anticipating some funny looks when people hear the name. Oh, and thanks a bunch for touring in the states Brosama. No one here wants to see ya and get the tour 7″ anyway. Have fun drinking weird, warm soda and huffing loads of limey dong!
December 22nd, 2007 at 12:25 am
OMG, the songs are up, aaron can sing !! i heard you guys were going to do a replacements’ cover.
December 22nd, 2007 at 6:03 am
Aaron, You ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(in your face)
:)
December 22nd, 2007 at 6:33 am
Aaron has a really awesome voice!
:]]]
December 26th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
the icarus line have a new fansite
www.icarusline.net
January 1st, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Mother fuck yeah.
The tunes rip I tells ya, RIP!
Marketability and a band name doesn’t mean shit if the music is good. Fuck, Nirvana dammit. What a dumb name, but it is now more associated with Blonde Dude than Buddha. And Buddha is pissed about it, let me tell you.
Also, rock doesn’t sell. I mean, really, if they wanted to make a wad of cashola, they should add a synth player, wear more fluro, and become French.
Nu-rave bitches. Put me on an iPod ad and show me the blow!
January 15th, 2008 at 9:50 am
so, is Loren Humphrey really going to play in UK ? I heard that the Willowz also have the same tour date on January 31.
January 17th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
JUBILEE=GAY
January 17th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
CRAZY EDDY = PROBABLY NOT CRAZY
CRAZY EDDY = PRIMO POSER
CRAZY EDDY
January 17th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Goddamn your UK dates are bleak as fuck.. Bolton in January is no fun at all. Bring some warm shit, boys..
January 18th, 2008 at 8:17 am
shlQHA hi great site thx http://peace.com
January 24th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
“Goddamn your UK dates are bleak as fuck.. Bolton in January is no fun at all.”
Oh but it was.
Yas.
January 26th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Great show in Warrington guys, still can’t hear properly in my right ear =).
Maybe I should’nt have stood in front of the speakers.
Whoops.
Anywho, just want to apologise for the a-holes who decided to be a-holes.
And for using the flash on my camara.
And for making Travis repeat prices for the t-shirt/CD/vinyl, as my hearing was dead and buried by then.
See you the next time around..
January 26th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
yeah i heard about those dickheads on friday! hell would of broke loose if that happened in glasgow trust me.
the glasgow show was the best but shame about the lack of people and that crap supporting band at the start.
February 5th, 2008 at 12:48 am
nice pics.what was that you guys were eating?look forward to more pics.
February 18th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
you all need to be put in a dumpster and burnt.
bring back the buddyhead sex eduaction. i never fully learned how to ejaculate in 2002.
re-release text on flavored vinyl. preferrably grape.
February 19th, 2008 at 9:00 am
And it’s so painfully obvious that you need the ‘eduaction’ - you forget how to find your cock again?
February 21st, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Legit comment: How’s the album coming along?
Illegit comment: Mothercunt.
Fin.
March 8th, 2008 at 6:55 am
upskirt
March 15th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Dude, when’s the follow-up coming out? I found the first album here (http://cdbaby.com/cd/jubileemusic) and it’s great; I’m vibin’ on the Sade influence. Smooth operatin’.
Just one thing… Aaron, I know you and the other, um, guys in Nine Inch Males spent all your time at the MAC counter when you weren’t on stage, but I think you’ve taken the make-up thing a bit too far. That shit would make Leon Russell freak the fuck out.
March 16th, 2008 at 8:05 am
*sigh* come back soon!!!
March 24th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
EbEl9a hi nice site thx http://peace.com
April 8th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
hey, i’m gonna be in LA this weekend. if you guys aren’t too busy putting on makeup or trying to lay pipe in your friends’ sisters, you should play a show. i’ll show up with a boner and a rad shirt. i’ll also get hammered and yell “fuck you” in between songs.
KISSES