Jep and Dep
| Jep and Dep | |
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 Jep and Dep supporting Johnny Marr from the Smiths, Oxford Art Factory January 15, 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | Folk |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Associated acts | Gerling, Darren Cross, The E.L.F. |
| Website |
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Jep and Dep are a folk noir acoustic duo from Sydney, Australia composed of Jessica Cassar and Darren Cross (Gerling / The E.L.F.)
Formed in 2012, the duo have released an EP, Through The Night, and an album, Word Got Out, the latter receiving 4 out of 5 reviews from the Sydney Morning Herald and Rolling Stone.[1][2] Their music is often compared to Lee Hazlewood / Nancy Sinatra and Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue on Murder Ballads.[1][3][4]
History
Initially starting out as a antifolk band the duo quickly fell into the traditional folk music genre, flirting with equal parts alt-country to equal part ethereal folk.[4] Their sound is characterised by Cassar's beautiful torch singer vocal style, coupled with Cross's weary, Johnny Cash-esque gravely vocal tone.[5] Songs are performed live with just an acoustic guitar that Cross plays - reminiscent of Neil Young Live at Massey Hall.[6] The band adopt a Film Noir look- all videos and photos are in black and white. They have also been invited to and perform with musicians such as Johnny Marr from The Smiths,[6] Gruff Rhys from Super Furry Animals, Kristin Hersh from Throwing Muses,[7] Lindi Ortega , Deertick , Mia Dyson,[8] Jen Cloher with Courtney Barnett and recently Mirel Wagner[9] in Helsinki, Finland, Aldous Harding,[10] Jessica Pratt and the Black Eyed Susan's.
Word Got Out
Jep and Dep's debut album Word Got Out was independently released by the duo to critical acclaim in late October 2014,[11] receiving 4 out of 5 reviews in both Rolling Stone[12] and The Sydney Morning Herald[13] "Come on like folk-noir variations on Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue's classic Where the Wild Roses Grow, ballads with the right balance of creeping menace and painful regret".[13]
The album was recorded minimally- a nod to 60's folk recording techniques at Damien Gerards studios in Sydney by Peter Holz then produced by Darren Cross at Bernstein Studios for five months.
Discography
Albums
- Word Got Out (2014)
EPs
- Through The Night (2012)
Singles
- "Tears in the Rain" (2015)
- "Babe Come Down" (2014)
- "Granted" (2014)
- "Confide in Me" (2013)
- "Ain't Coming Back" (2012)
- "The Fall Of The Leaves Never Cease" (2012)
References
- 1 2 Bernard Zuel. "The Shortlist album reviews: November 7–13". The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ↑ "Rolling Stone Australia". Rolling Stone Australia.
- ↑ "Lost Ragas Factory Floor Chris Familton ♫ theMusic.com.au - Australia's Premier Music News & Reviews Website". theMusic.
- 1 2 "Jep And Dep | Beat Magazine". Beat.com.au. 2011-01-18. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- ↑ "ALBUM REVIEW: Jep and Dep – Word Got Out – Doubtful Sounds". Doubtful Sounds.
- 1 2 "Johnny Marr Oxford Art Factory Chris Familton ♫ theMusic.com.au - Australia's Premier Music News & Reviews Website". theMusic.
- ↑ "NEWS: Jep and Dep announce debut album, tour and new single". Doubtful Sounds.
- ↑ "Live Review: Mia Dyson + Jep & Dep - The Factory Floor, Sydney (03.04.14) - the AU review". the AU review.
- ↑ "the AU interview: Jep and Dep (Sydney) talk folk noir, single launch and the big trip to Europe!". the AU review. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- ↑ "SPUNK PRESENTS 'ALDOUS HARDING' at The Vanguard, Thursday 13 August". Thevanguard.com.au. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
- ↑ "ALBUM REVIEW: Jep and Dep – Word Got Out – Doubtful Sounds". Doubtfulsounds.net. 2014-10-28. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- ↑ "Rolling Stone Australia — Jep and Dep - Word Got Out". Rollingstoneaus.com. 2014-11-26. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- 1 2 Bernard Zuel. "The Shortlist album reviews: November 7–13". Smh.com.au. Retrieved 2015-07-23.