Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with Julie Infanti and Pete Denton from the pop duo known as J67. J67 is one of those groups that, through subtle genre hopping, are able to get their sound down to what they want while keeping it appealing to multiple fanbases and fans of different kinds of music.
Hailing from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, J67 make music for the world with a sharp sense of musical styles and songwriting that is as diverse as it is appealing. Check out their double singles below for a proper introduction.
And, in this interview, we talk with Julie and Pete about their music, the indie scene in Cyprus, adjusting their schedule to a post COVID world, and how J67 got it’s beginnings. Enjoy!’
About J67
Both originating from the UK, Julie Infanti and Pete Denton are a female/male vocal/guitar duo, based in Cyprus.
Before coming together, Julie was performing in Cyprus and the UK and Pete in bands in the UK. Pete also had a stint at band management, working with David Arden (son of Don Arden and brother of Sharon Osbourne) David was an integral part of the Don Arden management team and Jet Records in the 60’s and 70’s and Pete learned a lot from David. Pete met David through his sister Sharon when she expressed an interest in Pete’s son’s (Pete Denton jnr) 1st band “Cube”.
Pete later became a member of The Kooks. Jules & Pete, began performing together in 2019 in bars (including “Hard Rock Cafe”) and hotels all over the east of Cyprus. Back in the summer of 2020, whilst performing, they were approached by the musical instrument manufacturer “Roland/Boss” and offered an Artist Sponsorship Agreement, which in turn led to the addition of some incredible new sound equipment for the duo courtesy of Roland/Boss.
Towards the end of 2020 and into 2021 Jules & Pete began writing their own original material and decided on the name J67 to promote this new project.
Their debut double A side single ‘Heaven’ and ‘Good Times’ written by Julie & Pete is to be released through Blind Dog Records on June 25th and will be available for download across all major platforms. In a typical year Jules & Pete and J67 will perform to over 18,000 people.
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An Exclusive Interview with David J (The Week in #Indie Segment)
With the release date of his upcoming album ‘Missive To An Angel From The Halls Of Infamy And Allure’ right around the corner (October 18th, 2019) and his upcoming shows with his original band Bauhaus, David J is a man who obviously has his plate full. And that plate has been full for a while now. With cofounding credits to both Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, among other things, David has a more than ample solo career spanning three decades and fourteen albums (including singles compilations) and the soon-to-be fifteenth aforementioned ‘Missive’ album.
In today’s Jammerzine Exclusive interview, we get to talk with David about the new album as well as his frequent collaborations and his signature musical style. We also get a glimpse as to where he is taking his solo career (you will be surprised!) and other things you do not want to miss.
Check out our review of David J’s single ‘Migena And The Frozen Roses’ HERE.
Check out our review of David J’s video ‘The Auteur (Redux/The Starlet’s Cut)’ featuring Rose McGowan HERE.
LINKS:
http://www.davidjonline.com
https://www.facebook.com/mcnightshade
https://twitter.com/davidjhaskins
https://www.instagram.com/davidjhaskins
https://davidjofficial.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/aviddj1919/videos
https://www.patreon.com/davidj
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EftfRcBC3whzGDBGOwIVG
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/david-j/3032724 -
Behind the Beauty: Remixing the Chaos
Go behind the scenes of the making of the new remix album by Michael Ciravolo’s Beauty in Chaos project titled ‘Beauty Re-Envisioned’. Including interviews with the creators as well as commentary by the likes of Ashton Nyte, Rolan Bolan, Zakk Wylde, dUG Pinnick, Wayne Hussey, Evi Vine and more as we peek behind the curtains of SAINTinLA Studios in Los Angeles to get the story of the evolution from record to remix track by track to better see the beauty behind the chaos.
Starring:
Michael Ciravolo
Michael Rozon
Tish CiravoloDirected by:
Ryan Martin & Sophia Ciravolo
Music video segments directed by Vicente Cordero @ Industrialism Films.Featuring musical contributions from:
Wayne Hussey
Al Jourgensen
Michael Rozon
Zakk Wylde
Ashton Nyte
Michael Aston
Robin Zander
Rolan Bolan
Pete Parada
Tim Palmer
John Fryer
Ummagma
Kitty Lectro
dUg Pinnick
ICE-T
Michael Anthony
Mark Thwaite
Evi Vine
Simon Gallup
Kevin Haskins
Sine Division
Betsy Martin
Paul Wiley
Kevin Kipnis
Tish Ciravolo
Statik
Johnny Indovina
Dirk Doucette
Roman Marisak
Alex Kretov
Sounds Of Sputnik
Tim Perry
Ulrich Krieger
Lola Bates
Danny Lohner
Marc DanzeisenLINKS:
https://www.beautyinchaosmusic.com
https://www.beautyinchaosmusic.com/the-album
https://www.beautyinchaosmusic.com/beautyreenvisioned
https://instagram.com/beauty.inchaos
https://www.facebook.com/beautyinchaosmusic
https://twitter.com/MichaelCiravolo
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Klammer Releases ‘Being Boiled’ Single (The Week in #Indie Segment)
Klammer is a band with, not only a rich history in music but an even richer knowledge of music. They not only know what works, they are what works. And this is none more present than in their new single titled ‘Being Boiled’. With a thick beat, wonderfully decadent guitars, and the rich deep and pound vocals of Paul (Poss) Strickland leading the way, ‘Being Boiled’ is that special drive and sonic assault that give a rush of adrenaline to the brain while staying steady enough to remain in your mind long after that initial listen. We have a brilliant anthem for the summer.
‘Being Boiled’ dropped June 3rd, 2019, on all digital platforms, including Bandcamp and their official store (more links below).
About Klammer
Hailing from Leeds, Klammer draws on the members’ shared love for all things angular, dark, loud and melodic. Previously described as the love child of XTC and Gang Of Four, they offer an enticing contemporary twist on the post-punk attitude, blending elements of goth rock, punk rock, and darkwave, all with dark pop sensibilities. You’ll find plenty of hooks and dark and edgy broodiness coursing through their sound.Formed by UK Producer Steve Whitfield (The Cure/The Mission/Jane Weaver) in 2014, they have already released 3 albums to great critical acclaim, with last years ‘You Have Been Processed’ receiving fantastic reviews across the board. The singles ‘Modern God’ and ‘Spiral Girl’ off the album, both received airplay on 6 Music.
Having consistently played up and down the country both as a headline act and in support of some big-name bands (including The Skids, The Undertones, Richie Ramone, Chameleons Vox, Penetration, and The Membranes), they have also played at Rebellion for the last two years and The Great British Alternative Festival. Klammer is intent on consolidating their position as one of the country’s finest live Post Punk acts.
LINKS:
https://www.klammer.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/klammerband
https://twitter.com/klammerband
https://klammerband.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/klammer
https://www.instagram.com/klammerband
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsOn5ov6NDaBtgdf-iA3LqQ/videos
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/klammer/id579352463
https://open.spotify.com/artist/25buSKBb5QaT31p8vKpxTV?si=JCDN3D5nQniIo0y71ASqAA