Jack Colwell is an Australian singer, songwriter and author.[1]
Jack Colwell | |
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 Promotional photo distributed by the artist in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Composer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocal, Piano, Guitar |
| Years active | 2003-present |
Early life
Prior to launching a solo singing career, Colwell worked in various roles in the Australian music industry, including assisting Karen O with her performance of "Stop The Virgens" at the Sydney Opera House in 2012 and arranging vocals for Architecture in Helsinki.[1] He also had a band called Jack Colwell & The Owls.
Career
Colwell attracted attention in August 2015 when Rolling Stone Australia premiered the video for his single "Don't Cry Those Tears".[2]
In late August 2015, he self-released his first solo EP, Only When Flooded Could I Let Go.[3]
In September 2015, Colwell appeared at Newtown Social Club as part of Rolling Stone's "Live Lodge" concert series.[1] In November 2015, Sarah Blasko announced that Colwell would be the main support act on her 2016 Australian tour.[4]
In December 2015, The Guardian premiered Colwell's third music video, "Coat", starring actress Claudia Karvan.[5]
In August 2016, Colwell released When The World Explodes,[6] an EP featuring remixes of songs from Only When Flooded... by HEALTH, Fennesz, Roly Porter, Ash Koosha, Rabit and Marcus Whale.
In October 2016, Colwell played a sold-out hometown show at the Sydney Opera House with a string ensemble.[7]
In October 2016, Colwell released the single Seek The Wild, which Rolling Stone Australia described as "another creatively unbound track from one of Australia's most innovative emerging artists."[8]
In November 2016, Colwell released the song No Mercy in honour of deceased Australian teenager Tyrone Unsworth.[9]
In September 2017, Colwell co-organised and performed at Unity: the Equality Campaign concert at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney with Sarah Blasko, Killing Heidi, The Jezabels, Jay & Lindsay from Frenzal Rhomb and others.[10] Proceeds from the event went to Australian Marriage Equality, a registered charity advocating for the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia.[11]
Swandream
Colwell self-released his debut album, Swandream, in 2020.[12]
Produced by ARIA-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko, Swandream was acclaimed by critics: NME declared it "an utterly visceral listen with immediate impact"[13] while The Guardian said "Colwell and Blasko have built a full-immersion tale that is both theatrical and real." Junkee called it "the fieriest and most beautiful album of the year so far."[14]
Swandream ranked #5 on NME's '25 Best Australian Albums of 2020' list.[15]
A track from the album, In My Dreams, was remixed by Robin Guthrie of the Cocteau Twins.[16]
References
- ^ a b c Coyte, Matt (11 September 2015). Five Things You Need To Know About Jack Colwell. Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ Nail, Jonny (18 August 2015). Premiere: Jack Colwell "Don't Cry Those Tears." Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ Jack Colwell – Only When Flooded Could I Let Go. The Music. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ Sarah Blasko announces national album tour for Eternal Return | music news | triple j abc.net.au. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ Groves, Nancy (10 December 2015). Claudia Karvan murders Jack Colwell in music video for Coat – exclusive premiere. The Guardian. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ Jack Colwell – When The World Explodes. iTunes. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ^ Valentish, Jenny (17 October 2016). Jack Colwell Bears His Soul at the Sydney Opera House. Moshcam. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ Nail, Jonny (28 October 2016). Five for Friday: Jack Colwell, Woodes, Timothy Nelson, Big Words, Darling James. Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ Sargent, Chloe (28 November 2016). Jack Colwell Drops Empowering LGBTQ+ Tune In Honour of Tyrone Unsworth. Pedestrian.tv. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ Shanahan, Lucy (13 September 2017). Aussie All-Stars Call For ‘Unity’ at Marriage Equality Concert. Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ^ Shaw, Rebecca (6 September 2017). All Ya Faves Are Playing A Huge Gig In Sydney Next Week For The SSM Cause. Pedestrian.tv. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ^ Zuel, Bernard (3 June 2020). "Jack Colwell: Swandream review – theatrical, raw songs packed with pain and soaring survival". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "The 25 best Australian albums of 2020". NME. 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Jack Colwell Has Written The Fieriest And Most Beautiful Album Of The Year So Far". Junkee. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
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nmewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Cocteau Twins' Robin Guthrie remixes Jack Colwell's "In My Dreams" (listen)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 21 September 2021.