Jakobínarína
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Jakobínarína were an Iceland
ic six-piece indie-punk band, signed to record label Regal Recordings
, through Parlophone
Records. All members of the band are aged between 17 and 21 years old and originate from the town of Hafnarfjörður
. Jakobinarina gained attention and a success after they won the Icelandic version of Battle of the Bands
, Músíktilraunir
in 2005.
The band had some success in the United Kingdom, with "His Lyrics Are Disastrous" receiving a good amount of airplay, and various album tracks also becoming popular. The band also performed at a number of venues across the country, supporting bands such as The Cribs
and To My Boy
.
They cancelled their headline UK tour due to exhaustion after touring Europe supporting the band Kaiser Chiefs
, and to free up time to write new material, but were due to reschedule all cancelled dates.
According to an IcelandReview article from February 6, 2008, and a blog on their MySpace
entitled "Fréttir" (news), dated February 5, 2008, Jakobínarína disbanded, with Gunnar Ragnarsson citing that he was "tired of band life". A reform of the group without Gunnar was suggested but has never occurred.
In November 2007, the band cancelled their UK tour.
Jakobínarína's final concert (Lokatónleikar) was on March 8, 2008 at Organ, a popular venue in the centre of Reykjavík
. The Icelandic bands Singapore Sling
and Mammút also played at Organ that night.
Albums:
Music Videos:
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic six-piece indie-punk band, signed to record label Regal Recordings
Regal Recordings
Regal Recordings is a British record label functioning as an imprint of Parlophone.-Background:Regal Records was a British record label founded in 1914 as a subsidiary of the UK branch of Columbia Records known as Columbia Graphophone Company...
, through Parlophone
Parlophone
Parlophone is a record label that was founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company as Parlophon. The British branch was formed in 1923 as "Parlophone" which developed a reputation in the 1920s as a leading jazz label. It was acquired in 1927 by the Columbia Graphophone Company which...
Records. All members of the band are aged between 17 and 21 years old and originate from the town of Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður is a port town and municipality located on the south-west coast of Iceland, about 10 km south of Reykjavík....
. Jakobinarina gained attention and a success after they won the Icelandic version of Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands
Battle of Bands is a contest in which two or more bands compete for the title of "best band". The winner is determined by a panel of judges, the general response of the audience, or a combination. The winning band usually receives a prize in addition to bragging rights. Traditionally, battles of...
, Músíktilraunir
Músíktilraunir
Músíktilraunir is an annual music competition held in Reykjavík, Iceland.- Winners :* 1982 – Dron* 1983 – Dúkkulísurnar* 1984 – not held due to teachers' strike* 1985 – Gipsy* 1986 – Greifarnir...
in 2005.
The band had some success in the United Kingdom, with "His Lyrics Are Disastrous" receiving a good amount of airplay, and various album tracks also becoming popular. The band also performed at a number of venues across the country, supporting bands such as The Cribs
The Cribs
The Cribs are an English three-piece indie rock band from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The band consists of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross Jarman. They were subsequently joined by ex-The Smiths and Modest Mouse guitarist Johnny Marr who was made a formal member of the group...
and To My Boy
To My Boy
To My Boy is an electro pop duo consisting of Jack Snape and Sam White who originate from Chesterfield and Liverpool but are currently based in Liverpool. They have recently been on tour with Jakobínarína and have made one full length album, Messages , as well as several singles...
.
They cancelled their headline UK tour due to exhaustion after touring Europe supporting the band Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 1996. They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs....
, and to free up time to write new material, but were due to reschedule all cancelled dates.
According to an IcelandReview article from February 6, 2008, and a blog on their MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
entitled "Fréttir" (news), dated February 5, 2008, Jakobínarína disbanded, with Gunnar Ragnarsson citing that he was "tired of band life". A reform of the group without Gunnar was suggested but has never occurred.
In November 2007, the band cancelled their UK tour.
Jakobínarína's final concert (Lokatónleikar) was on March 8, 2008 at Organ, a popular venue in the centre of Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
. The Icelandic bands Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling (band)
Singapore Sling is an indie band from Reykjavík, Iceland.As of 2011 they have released five albums and a best of compilation. Singapore Sling have supported The Brian Jonestown Massacre on their North American tours and covered Dirty Water a 1966 garage rock hit by The Standells in their debut album...
and Mammút also played at Organ that night.
Discography
Singles:- 2006: "His Lyrics Are DisastrousHis Lyrics Are Disastrous (EP)His Lyrics Are Disastrous is Jakobínarína's first release. It was released by Rough Trade. It was recorded in Sigur Rós's recording studio in Mosfellsbær called Sundlaugin...
" (Original Release) - 31 July 2006 - 2007: "JesusJesus (single)"Jesus" is Jakobínarína's second release, and the first single from the album The First Crusade. Jesus was released by Regal as part of their Singles Club on May 21, 2007...
" - 21 May 2007 - 2007: "This Is An AdvertisementThis Is An AdvertisementThis Is an Advertisement is the third Jakobínarína single, which was released on Regal on July 23, 2007. The Single was released on CD and 7" vinyl...
" - 23 July 2007 - 2007: "His Lyrics Are Disastrous" - 24 September 2007
Albums:
- 2007: The First CrusadeThe First Crusade (album)The First Crusade is the first and only studio album by the Icelandic band Jakobinarina. It was released on October 1, 2007 on 12 Tónar in Europe, and on Regal/EMI in the UK. The First Crusade was released on CD and LP...
- 1 October 2007
- 2006: The song "I've Got A Date With My Television" (1st version) featured on the compilation "Rokkland 2005".
- 2006: The song "His Lyrics Are Disastrous" (1st version) featured on the "Iceland Airwaves '06" compilation.
- 2008: The song "I'm A Villain" was featured in the soundtrack for FIFA09, albeit in heavily edited form.
Music Videos:
- 2007: "Jesus" YouTube link
- 2007: "Jesus (Teaser Video)" YouTube link
- 2007: "This Is An Advertisement" YouTube link
- 2007: "His Lyrics Are Disastrous" YouTube link