Jack Skuller
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Jack Skuller is an American singer-songwriter and the lead singer of indie rock band the Skullers.
Jack Skuller | |
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Jack Skuller recording in the Forest of Chaos in October 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, rockabilly, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Bar/None |
| Website | jackskuller |
History edit
Skuller was born in New York, and started writing songs and performing in school talent shows in Weehawken, New Jersey at eight years old.[1] He credits watching his father play in New York City as an early inspiration for making a career in music.[2] As an eight grader, he participated in a three-night Simon & Garfunkel tribute show in New York City, as well as in the Hoboken Arts and Music Festival,[3] where co-founder of Bar/None Records Glenn Morrow saw him performing and signed him. He released "Love Is a Drum" with Bar/None on 7-inch vinyl and digital download on April 20, 2010. It features Nada Surf drummer Ira Elliot and production by Daniel Rey.[4] Skuller also made a cameo that year in a Supercute! music video.[5] [6] In 2012, he appeared in the Disney Channel's musical talent competition The Next BIG Thing with mentors Cher Lloyd, Ross Lynch and Laura Marano, where he was billed as a "modern rock and pop singer and songwriter."[7] Skuller went on a fifteen-city tour with Radio Disney. [8]
In 2014, Skuller signed with Mint 400 Records and released the single "Tell Me Your Heart," described as an "early '60s-inspired tune"[9][2] That year, he was also awarded the Holly Prize at the Songwriter's Hall of Fame.[8] Skuller appears on several Mint 400 Records compilations, including 2015's In a Mellow Tone, and 2016's Guitar Rebel: A Tribute to Link Wray, which contains a "rumbly version" of "Slinky."[10]
In late 2016, Skuller was joined by drummer Gabriel Scholis-Fernandez and bassist Luigi Sardi to form the Skullers. They play a modern blend of rock with blues based grooves.[11] Their debut EP Meet the Skullers was self-released on October 6, 2017.[12][13][8] The EP was produced by Joel Hamilton.[13] The Skullers performed at the North Jersey Indie Rock Festival on September 23, 2017.[14]
In 2018, the Skullers released a cover of Richard Hell's version of "I'm Your Man" for the charity Career Gear, and performed at the Hoboken Holiday Banding Concert.[15][16]
Discography edit
Albums
- The Early Years (2016)
EPs
- Sun Studio Sessions (2016)
- Meet the Skullers (2017)
Songs
- "Love Is a Drum" (2010)
- "Tell Me Your Heart" (2014)
- "Can You See Me?" (2014)
- "Hard To Want" (2014)
- "Pressure Face" (2017)
Appearing on
- Patchwork (2014)
- 1967 (2015)
- In a Mellow Tone (2015)
- Guitar Rebel: A Tribute to Link Wray (2016)
References edit
Citations
- ^ Radio Public Staff 2013.
- ^ a b American Songwriters Staff Writers 2013.
- ^ Maurer 2018.
- ^ Bar/None Records Staff 2010.
- ^ Testa 2010.
- ^ Testa.
- ^ Nordyke 2012.
- ^ a b c Louie 2017.
- ^ Bracey 2015.
- ^ Pirate! Staff 2016.
- ^ Arlene's Grocery Staff Writers 2018.
- ^ WRAT Staff 2017.
- ^ a b Frahm 2017.
- ^ New Jersey Racket Staff 2017.
- ^ Lustig 2018.
- ^ Baer 2018.
Bibliography
- American Songwriters Staff Writers (July 30, 2013), "Daily Discovery: Jack Skuller, "Tell Me Your Heart"", American Songwriter, retrieved December 13, 2018
- Arlene's Grocery Staff Writers (2018), "Above the Moon, The Dirty Mops, The Vaughns, The Skullers", Arlene's Grocery, retrieved December 22, 2018
- Baer, Marilyn (December 13, 2018), "Lighting up City Hall", The Hudson Reporter, retrieved December 22, 2018
- Bar/None Records Staff (2010), "Jack Skuller", Bar/None Records, retrieved December 13, 2018
- Bracey, Jake (February 4, 2015), "Jack Skuller Brings Old School Rhythms And Poor Illustrations With "Hard To Want" Video", Speak into My Good Eye, retrieved February 22, 2019
- Frahm, Jonathon (September 21, 2017), "The Skullers – 'Meet The Skullers'", PopMatters, retrieved December 13, 2018
- Louie, Tim (November 22, 2017), "North Jersey Notes – The Skullers", The Aquarian Weekly, retrieved December 13, 2018
- Lustig, Jay (December 15, 2018), "The Skullers cover Richard Hell's 'I'm Your Man' for charity", Institute for Nonprofit News, retrieved December 22, 2018
- Maurer, Mark (April 21, 2018), "15-year-old triplets to play punk rock show at Maxwell's", The Jersey Journal, retrieved December 13, 2018
- New Jersey Racket Staff (November 18, 2017), "North Jersey Indie Rock Festival: Lineup Set Times", New Jersey Racket, retrieved February 28, 2019
- Nordyke, Kimberly (September 16, 2012), "Radio Disney's 'N.B.T.' Announces Season 5 Premiere Date, Mentors", The Hollywood Reporter, retrieved December 13, 2018
- Pirate! Staff (2016), "Guitar Rebel: A Tribute To Link Wray", Pirate!, retrieved December 13, 2018
- Radio Public Staff (January 29, 2013), "Jack Skuller: Radio Disney's Next Big Thing!", Radio Public, retrieved December 13, 2018
- Testa, Jim (April 27, 2010), "Jack Skuller Helps Create Rock Scene For Tweens", The Jersey Journal, retrieved December 13, 2018
- Testa, Jim, "The Best of 2011", Jersey Beat, retrieved December 13, 2018
- WRAT Staff (October 1, 2017), "Jersey Rock Band of the Week: The Skullers", WRAT, retrieved December 22, 2018
External links edit
- Media related to Jack Skuller at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- The Skullers
- Jack Skuller discography at Discogs