39-496: Volcano is the fourth album by British electronic band Jungle , released on 11 August 2023 through Caiola Records and AWAL . It was preceded by the singles "Candle Flame", "Dominoes", "I've Been in Love" and " Back on 74 ". The album includes collaborations with Erick the Architect , Channel Tres , Roots Manuva , Mood Talk and Bas . The band simultaneously released a full-length film of
78-492: A "breakthrough act". And by adding the nominated acts to their radio playlists, they are guaranteeing some level of fame. Guardian critic Kitty Empire wrote in December 2007: "Many of us are editors commissioning, and journalists writing, our own ones-to-watch forecasts. In order not to look like idiots, we tend to tip acts with records coming out rather than some lad with a tin whistle we found on MySpace ." The same issue
117-463: A 7-inch record and on multiple digital music platforms. On 22 September 2018, the band played their single "Heavy, California" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and, on 11 December 2018, the band played their single "Smile" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert . On 13 September 2018, "Heavy, California" was used to open the Apple September event. In December 2018, the band's first single "Platoon"
156-531: A British band founded in 2013 by London-based producers Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland. Jungle have released four studio albums: Jungle (2014), which was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize , For Ever (2018), Loving in Stereo (2021), and Volcano (2023). The first two albums were released through XL Recordings while the latter two via their independent label Caiola Records. In 2023, having worked as
195-403: A collective by working with different artists across diverse disciplines. To perform the music live, Jungle expanded to a seven-piece band, fronted by J and T. The pair wished to challenge themselves, resisting the temptation to simply re-produce their music from their laptops, and instead translated their songs into a full and organic live experience. J and T have explained that Jungle stemmed from
234-609: A desire for 'honesty… true connection and friendship. It's about being in a collective and collective energy… [a] team spirit.' Jungle released their single "The Heat" on 21 October 2013 through Chess Club Records. In December 2013, Jungle were nominated for BBC's Sound of 2014 prize. That year, the group played at South by Southwest in Texas in March 2014. On 16 June 2014, the band played on Jimmy Kimmel Live! , and played Glastonbury Festival later that month. Their debut album Jungle
273-468: A disservice to the soul music they worship and lift from here". Mojo stated that the album "continues where 2021's Loving in Stereo left off", and Uncut felt that "the result sees them maintain high energy levels while showing off a richer musical palette and a keener sense of flow". Notes Jungle Additional musicians Technical Visuals Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Jungle (band) Jungle are
312-561: A little bit more song-based. The new record is just an extension of that journey". Lloyd also stated that Jungle's music is "now getting to this place where it sounds freer, and more off the cuff than it's ever done" and the "energy" on Volcano is "very quick and explosive and not so tame". Volcano received a score of 81 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on eight critics' reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". Robin Murray of Clash stated that "at times, Jungle's soulful appeal
351-502: Is an annual BBC poll of music critics and industry figures to find the most promising new music talent. It was first conducted by the BBC News website in 2003, and is now widely covered by the corporation's online, radio and TV outlets, as well as other media. A 10-strong longlist is published each December, with a ranked shortlist and annual winner announced the following January. More than 130 critics, editors and broadcasters took part in
390-441: Is worth placing alongside Sault , and that's no mean feat", calling it a "focussed, unified return" that "doffs its cap to some supreme influences, while also allowing Jungle to expand, and evolve". Ed Lawson of DIY found it to be "more breezy bops than all-out summer smashes, but nevertheless extremely rich and warm in sound". Reviewing the album for The Line of Best Fit , characterised it as "an eclectic mix of disco, soul and
429-609: The American sitcom Superstore , as well as in the American TV show House of Lies. In 2022, iTV Sport's British Touring Car Championship TV broadcasts race results and championship standing screens featured instrumental "Happy Man" and "Smile" as background audio. Their song, "Drops" was used as the end-credits track in episode 6, season 2 of the HBO series, Looking . On 8 May 2018, Jungle released two new singles, "House in L.A." and "Happy Man," on
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#1732880281994468-700: The Diamonds , Owl City , Rox , Stornoway , The Drums and Two Door Cinema Club . On 8 January 2010, Ellie Goulding was announced as the winner. She has since gone to reach No. 1 with her debut album Lights . The longlist for the Sound of 2011 poll was revealed on 6 December 2010. The acts nominated were Anna Calvi , Clare Maguire , Daley , Esben and the Witch , Jai Paul , James Blake , Jamie Woon , Jessie J , MONA , NERO , The Naked and Famous , The Vaccines , Warpaint , Wretch 32 and Yuck . On 7 January 2011, Jessie J
507-557: The Other Stage at the 2015 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. On 9 December 2017, they performed as part of the line up of Trópico, a 3-day-long music festival in Acapulco, Mexico. Their song " Busy Earnin' " has been featured in many television shows and other media. It is present in the playlists of FIFA 15 and Forza Horizon 2 . It has been featured in TV productions several times, for example, in
546-607: The Sound of 2009 survey, which was won by electro-pop singer Little Boots . For the first time, a longlist of 15 acts from the 2009 poll was published by the BBC on 5 December 2008. The other five acts on the longlist were Frankmusik , Master Shortie , Mumford & Sons , The Big Pink and The Temper Trap . The longlist for the Sound of 2010 poll was revealed on 7 December 2009. The acts nominated were Daisy Dares You , Delphic , Devlin , Ellie Goulding , Everything Everything , Giggs , Gold Panda , Hurts , Joy Orbison , Marina and
585-463: The Sound of 2014 poll was revealed on 2 December 2013. The acts nominated were Banks , Chance the Rapper , Chlöe Howl , Ella Eyre , George Ezra , FKA twigs , Jungle , Kelela , Luke Sital-Singh , MNEK , Nick Mulvey , Royal Blood , Sam Smith , Sampha and Say Lou Lou . On 10 January 2014, Sam Smith was announced as the winner on Radio 1 by Nick Grimshaw. The longlist for the Sound of 2015 poll
624-411: The Sound of 2018 was revealed on 27 November 2017. The acts nominated were ALMA , Billie Eilish , IAMDDB , Jade Bird , Khalid , Lewis Capaldi , Nilüfer Yanya , Not3s , Pale Waves , Rex Orange County , Sam Fender , Sigrid , Superorganism , Tom Walker , yaeji and Yxng Bane . On 12 January 2018, Sigrid was announced as the winner on Radio 1 by Clara Amfo. The longlist for the Sound of 2019
663-476: The band announced their fourth studio album, Volcano , would be released on 11 August 2023 via Caiola Records. On 11 August 2023, the band released Volcano along with an accompanying film titled Volcano, The Motion Picture . Jungle are known for their one-shot dance videos co-directed by Josh Lloyd-Watson, one of the two members of the band. Lloyd-Watson frequently collaborates with the same dancers, choreographer, and cinematographer. Music videos for all
702-420: The date of the trailer's release, it was initially unclear whether the title was in reference to their next album or just a single. It was not until 22 March 2021 that Loving in Stereo was confirmed as the title of their third studio album, by way of the announcement of the album's first single, "Keep Moving" which premiered via Annie Mac 's BBC Radio 1 's Hottest Record on 23 March 2021. On 27 March 2023,
741-455: The ever-progressing infusions of hip-hop" that "explor[es] a whole new sphere of genres, eras and musical styles" and "place[s] Jungle at their peak of most progressive yet". Thomas Smith of NME wrote that "genres, scenes and sounds are whizzed together and go down like a sickly-sweet cocktail at a hazy happy hour in the heights of summer" on the album, but that the duo's "hesitancy" to let their audience know more about them "does something of
780-661: The iTunes Festival, where they played with Pharrell Williams , and on Later... with Jools Holland . The debut album was shortlisted for the 2014 Mercury Prize in September 2014. " Busy Earnin' " was also voted in at Number 67 in the 2014 Triple J Hottest 100 Countdown in Australia. In early 2015, it was announced that the band would perform at the Boston Calling Music Festival in May 2015. On 26 June 2015, Jungle played on
819-409: The longlist since HAIM in 2013. The longlist for the Sound of 2024 was revealed on 4 December 2023. The acts nominated were Ayra Starr , Caity Baser , CMAT , Elmiene, Kenya Grace , Olivia Dean , Peggy Gou , Sekou , The Last Dinner Party , and Tyla . On 5 January 2024, The Last Dinner Party were announced as the winners by Florence Welch and Jack Saunders. The longlist for the Sound of 2025
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#1732880281994858-580: The main musical contributor on Loving in Stereo and Volcano , and a key performing member of the live group, Lydia Kitto joined as a permanent member. Jungle were founded in 2013 by Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland, who had been friends since they were nine years old and lived next door to each other in Shepherd's Bush , London. They were both educated at the Latymer Upper School in London. Originally
897-621: The opening sequence and credits for the Tales from the Borderlands episode "Zer0 Sum," as a background music in a bar in season 2, episode 6 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine , as well as in a club scene in German television series Tatort (episode 916: "Der Wüstensohn"). Since the end of 2014, " Busy Earnin' " has been the title song of the German TV show Mein bester Feind. It was also featured in season 2, episode 10 of
936-591: The opening theme to the Apple TV+ show WeCrashed . In April 2017, their track "Busy Earnin'" was used for the Toyota Yaris Hybrid TV advertisement. Most recently, their track "GOOD TIMES" was used in the September 2024 Apple event. On 16 March 2021, Jungle premiered a trailer for "Loving in Stereo" featuring a vignette of the dancers regularly associated with the collective from previous videos, performing in some sort of abandoned compound or prison. As of
975-437: The pair were part of the short-lived indie band Born Blonde, which released one album in 2012. They went on to form Jungle at the beginning of 2013, choosing to put an aesthetic emphasis on the music's surrounding artwork and videos, and not on the pair's own identity. Initially hiding their names and faces, Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland came to be known as J and T. Over the course of the following year, Jungle evolved into
1014-707: The same name for members of their fan club. They are touring concert dates in Europe and North America in support of the album throughout 2023, and in Australia in 2024. The band wrote the album on the tour for their previous album, Loving in Stereo (2021), and began recording it in an Airbnb rental in Los Angeles before returning to Studio B of Metropolis Studios in London . Josh Lloyd called it "the most honest record [the band has] made", also saying: "We've always had this soul side and this love for soul music , so it's always been
1053-419: The singles from the second album – "Casio," "Heavy California," "Cherry " and "Happy Man" – were directed by Lloyd-Watson and Charlie Di Placido, with Oliver Hadlee Pearch co-directing on "Happy Man." Choreography was overseen by Nat Zangi and Kane Klendjian (KZ Creatives), who also stars in "Happy Man." Olly Wiggins was the director of photography on all four videos. Jungle Sound of... Sound of...
1092-457: Was again raised in 2011, upon the publication of the longlist for the Sound of 2012. The Daily Telegraph ' s Joe Burgis wrote "the Sound of 2012 project faces criticism that it is too heavily weighted in favour of mainstream performers." The head of music at BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra response to the question was "The list will inspire debate for sure, but most importantly, it will lead to discovery of artists and musicians trying to stand out from
1131-525: Was also the first winner since 2009 to be signed not with Universal Music Group , with which all winners of Sound of... since 2010 were signed at the time of awarding - Octavian is signed with Black Butter , which is partially owned by Universal's competitor, Sony Music . The longlist for the Sound of 2020 was revealed on 12 December 2019. The acts nominated were Arlo Parks , beabadoobee , Celeste , easy life , Georgia , Inhaler , Joesef , Joy Crookes , Squid and YUNGBLUD . On 9 January 2020, Celeste
1170-406: Was announced as the winner by Jack Saunders. The longlist for the Sound of 2023 was revealed on December 5, 2022. The acts nominated were Asake , Biig Piig , Cat Burns , DYLAN , FLO , Fred again.. , Gabriels , Nia Archives , piri & tommy and Rachel Chinouriri . On 5 January 2023, FLO were announced as the winners by Stormzy and Jack Saunders, making them the first female group to win
1209-450: Was announced as the winner. The longlist for the Sound of 2012 poll was revealed on 5 December 2011. The acts nominated were ASAP Rocky , Azealia Banks , Dot Rotten , Dry The River , Flux Pavilion , Frank Ocean , Friends , Jamie N Commons , Lianne La Havas , Michael Kiwanuka , Niki & the Dove , Ren Harvieu , Skrillex , Spector and Stooshe . On 6 January 2012, Michael Kiwanuka
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1248-478: Was announced as the winner. The longlist for the Sound of 2013 poll was revealed on 9 December 2012. The acts nominated were AlunaGeorge , A*M*E , Angel Haze , Arlissa , CHVRCHΞS , HAIM , King Krule , Kodaline , Laura Mvula , Little Green Cars , Palma Violets , Peace , Savages , the Weeknd and Tom Odell . On 4 January 2013, HAIM were announced as the winners on Radio 1 by Huw Stephens. The longlist for
1287-453: Was announced as the winner. The longlist for the Sound of 2017 poll was revealed on 28 November 2016. The acts nominated were AJ Tracey , Anderson .Paak , CABBAGE , Dave , Declan McKenna , Jorja Smith , Maggie Rogers , Nadia Rose , Rag'n'Bone Man , Ray BLK , Raye , Stefflon Don , The Amazons , The Japanese House and Tom Grennan . On 6 January 2017, Ray BLK was announced as the winner on Radio 1 by Clara Amfo. The longlist for
1326-619: Was announced as the winner. The longlist for the Sound of 2021 was revealed on 7 December 2020. The acts nominated were Alfie Templeman , BERWYN , Bree Runway , Dutchavelli , girl in red , Greentea Peng , Griff , Holly Humberstone , Pa Salieu and The Lathums . On 7 January 2021, Pa Salieu was announced as the winner on Radio 1 by Annie Mac. The longlist for the Sound of 2022 was revealed on 6 December 2021. The acts nominated were Baby Queen , Central Cee , ENNY , Lola Young , Mimi Webb , PinkPantheress , Priya Ragu , Tems , Wet Leg , and Yard Act . On 6 January 2022, PinkPantheress
1365-467: Was released through XL Recordings on 14 July 2014. To celebrate the release, the band played a special launch party on a Peckham rooftop. The show was filmed using drones. During the launch week, the band played live sessions on BBC Radio 1 , BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music . During August 2014, the band performed at Reading and Leeds Festivals . During September 2014, Jungle made appearances on Le Grand Journal (Canal+) , at London's Roundhouse for
1404-711: Was revealed on 1 December 2014. The acts nominated were George the Poet , James Bay , Kwabs , Låpsley , Novelist , Rae Morris , Raury , Shamir , Shura , Slaves , SOAK , Stormzy , Sunset Sons , Wolf Alice and Years & Years . On 9 January 2015, Years & Years were announced as the winners on Radio 1 by Huw Stephens. The longlist for the Sound of 2016 poll was revealed on 30 November 2015. The acts nominated were Alessia Cara , Billie Marten , Blossoms , Dua Lipa , Frances , Izzy Bizu , Jack Garratt , J Hus , Loyle Carner , Mabel , Mura Masa , NAO , RAT BOY , Section Boyz and WSTRN . On 8 January 2016, Jack Garratt
1443-415: Was revealed on 10 December 2018. The acts nominated were Dermot Kennedy , Ella Mai , FLOHIO , Grace Carter , King Princess , Mahalia , Octavian , ROSALÍA , Sea Girls and slowthai . This is the first longlist since the Sound of 2007 to feature only 10 acts. On 11 January 2019, Octavian was announced as the winner by Annie Mac, making him the first rapper to win the longlist since 50 Cent in 2003. He
1482-438: Was revealed on 21 November 2024. The acts nominated were Barry Can't Swim , Chappell Roan , Confidence Man , Doechii , English Teacher , Ezra Collective , Good Neighbours, KNEECAP , Mk.gee , Myles Smith , and Pozer . The winner will be revealed on 10 January 2025. It has been commented upon that the Sound of... survey creates a self-fulfilling prophecy , because the BBC has a significant amount of control on who becomes
1521-551: Was used for the Peloton Digital Commercial. Their single "Beat 54" was featured in football video game by EA Sports , FIFA 19 . During the summer of 2019, Jungle's song, "The Heat " was played in Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew commercial, 'Whoa Nitro' Starbucks . Their single "Happy Man" was featured in a commercial by phone network O2 in 2019, in the first season of Spanish Netflix series Elite , and as
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