Jacob Banks
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Born in Nigeria, Jacob Banks moved to Birmingham in England at the age of 13. Not short of talent, the Brit dabbled in all forms of the creative arts and began singing, playing guitar, and writing songs at the age of 20.
A music lover first and foremost, Banks got his start at open mic nights and quickly garnered a following for his commanding vocal presence and daringly intimate songwriting. His music features richly textured beats, with its 808s and synth play, African inspired grooves and a soulful disposition that culminates in an unstoppable new sound. Known for constructing songs that blur genres, packed with the emotional punch of poignant lyrics and a dynamic, spellbinding vocal delivery, Jacob Banks is cementing himself as one of 2017's most promising break-out acts.
'The Boy Who Cried Freedom', which received wide critical acclaim,
includes powerful singles like 'Unholy War,' and smash hit,
'Chainsmoking,' which TIME Magazine listed as one of the best songs of
2017 so far. Nylon Magazine raved that the project "gives equal shine to
Banks" voice and songwriting skills, highlighting his mastery of
metaphors and imagery akin to that of a verified, contemporary poet."
Billboard Magazine says that "it's five tracks are an arresting aural
image of America's muddy ghosts warped through the filters of modern
electronics...'The Boy Who Cried Freedom' is plain, old-fashioned, great
music. It resonates in your head and your soul."
With both singles released from the EP thus far reaching #1 on Hype Machine's overall chart, Banks has further been spotlighted as one of 2017's brightest newcomers by the likes of The FADER, Complex, TIME Magazine, Paper Magazine, Interview Magazine, High Snobiety, Clash, Teen Vogue, OkayPlayer, i-D and more.
Now, at work on his Interscope Records debut album, Banks hopes to reenergize a genre-blending brand of music for a new generation hoping to be their solace in hard times and a battery pack on a slow Monday morning.
Photo by Grace Rivera
Jacob Banks
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18 Sep, 2018
Jacob Banks: Uk & European Tour
Jacob Banks will tour the Uk & Europe throughout November & December 2018, see his artist page for full details.
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13 Aug, 2018
Rize Festival 2018
The Rize Festival takes place next weekend in Chelmsford, Essex & features a whole host of Primary Talent International artists.
Friday 17th August
...Plan B
...Circa Waves
...Dave
...Tom Grennan
...Jacob Banks
...Brand New FriendSaturday 18th August
...Maximo Park
...The Manor
...Bad Sounds
...Kawala
...Majestic
...Jaguar Skills
...Spring King
...Ten Tonnes
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13 Jul, 2018
Latitude 2018
The award winning Latitude festival takes place at Henham Park in Suffolk from 13th to 15th July, and features many Primary Talent International artists, including the Sunday night headliners Alt-J.
Friday 13th July
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead
...HindsSaturday 14th July
...Jacob BanksSunday 15th July
...Alt-J (Headliner)
...Wolf Alice...and on other days yet to be announced.
...Connie Constance
...Yellow Days
...BLOXX
...Bryde
...Husky Loops
...Sorry
...Gaffa Tape Sandy
...Malena Zavala
...Meggie Brown
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13 Apr, 2018
Lovebox 2018
The Lovebox festival, takes place in Gunnersbury Park, London on 13th / 14th July & features several Primary Talent & Decked Out artists.
...Dave
...Jacob Banks
...Green Velvet
...Mike Skinner & Murkage
...Jamz Supernova
...Steel Banglez
...Star.One
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11 Apr, 2018
Coachella Music & Arts Festival 2018
The first weekend of the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, begins this Friday 13th April in Indio, California. Many Primary Talent International & Decked Out artists will be taking part.
Friday, 13th April
...REZZSaturday, 14th April
...Alt-J
...Hundred Waters
...Party Favor
...Busy P
...Django DjangoSunday, 15th April
...Jacob Banks
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29 Mar, 2018
Jacob Banks: In Session For Music Box
Jacob Banks performed three songs in session for Music Box in The Independent.
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14 Feb, 2018
Lovebox Festival 2018
Lovebox will take place in Gunnersbury Park, London from 13th to 14th July and features these Primary Talent & Decked Out artists.
...Dave
...Jacob Banks
...Green Velvet
...Mike Skinner & Murkage
...Jamz Supernova
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12 Feb, 2018
Latitude Festival 2018
Latitude Festival takes place at Henham Park, Suffolk from 12th to 15th July, and will feature Primary Talent artists:
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead
...Alt-J
...Alvvays
...Hinds
...Jacob Banks
...Sorry
...Wolf Alice
...Yellow Days
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10 Feb, 2018
Longitude Festival 2018
The Longitude Festival will take place in Marlay Park, Dublin from 13th to 15th July, and will feature Primary Talent artists:
...J Hus
...Jacob Banks
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20 Jan, 2018
Jacob Banks: Featured In Gigwise
Jacob Banks was interviewed by Gigwise on the eve of his gig at Koko, London last December.
www.gigwise.com/features/3225400/jacob-banks-interview-chainsmoking-unholy-war-singer
| 24 Nov 18 | Tivoli | Utrecht, NETHERLANDS | |
| 27 Nov 18 | Live Music Hall | Cologne, GERMANY | |
| 28 Nov 18 | Docks | Hamburg, GERMANY | |
| 29 Nov 18 | Astra Kulturhaus | Berlin, GERMANY | |
| 30 Nov 18 | Gibson | Frankfurt, GERMANY | |
| 02 Dec 18 | Vega | Copenhagen, DENMARK | |
| 03 Dec 18 | Berns | Stockholm, SWEDEN | |
| 04 Dec 18 | Rockefeller Music Hall | Oslo, NORWAY | |
| 08 Dec 18 | Academy | Dublin, IRELAND | |
| 10 Dec 18 | St Luke's | Glasgow, UK | |
| 11 Dec 18 | Manchester Academy | Manchester, UK | |
| 12 Dec 18 | The Roundhouse | London, UK | |
| 13 Dec 18 | O2 Academy 2 | Birmingham, UK | |
| 15 Dec 18 | Le Trianon de Paris | Paris, FRANCE | |
| 17 Dec 18 | X-Tra | Zurich, SWITZERLAND | |
| 18 Dec 18 | Bierhuebeli | Bern, SWITZERLAND | |
| 20 Dec 18 | Thonex Live | Geneva, SWITZERLAND |