Enation (band)

Enation, styled as ENATION, is an American indie rock band formed in Battle Ground, Washington, who released their first independent music in 2004. In 2014 they briefly changed their official name to Jonathan Jackson + Enation and released their fourth studio album "Radio Cinematic" through Loud & Proud Records. The band currently resides in Nashville, TN.

Enation
Background information
OriginBattle Ground, Washington, U.S. Currently: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, alternative rock, post punk
Years active2004–present
LabelsHilasterion Records (independent) / Past: Loud & Proud Records
Associated actsBethany Joy Lenz
Delirious?
Colin Linden
Websitewww.jonathanjackson.com
MembersJonathan Jackson
Richard Lee Jackson
Jonathan Thatcher
Past membersDaniel Sweatt (2004-2017)
Michael Galeotti (2004-2012)
Luke Galeotti (2008-2012)
Amber Sweeney (2004-2005)

History

Brothers and actors Jonathan Jackson and Richard Lee Jackson originally formed the music group that came to be known as Enation in 2003.[1]

In 2017, Jonathan and Richard invited their friend Jonathan Thatcher (formerly of Delirious?) to tour with them. The three have continued touring and creating new music in the studio.

Jonathan, the band's frontman, sings, plays guitar, piano, and writes most of the songs. Richard plays drums and percussion and sings backup vocals, with Jonathan Thatcher on bass and bass synth.[2]

Enation have landed on the Billboard Top 10 ("Live From Nashville" DVD, #9) and have garnered numerous radio and TV appearances including live performances on The View and VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live.

Enation was originally formed in 2003 with bassist Daniel Sweatt, who exited the band in 2017, wanting to spend more time with his family. "Ride," Enation's first single from their 2004 debut independent album, Identity Theft, was featured as the theme song to Riding the Bullet, a Stephen King thriller which also stars Jonathan Jackson. The band later released more independent albums between 2007-2011: Soul & Story: Volume One, Where the Fire Starts, World In Flight, and My Ancient Rebellion, among other live albums and specialty EP's.

Bethany Joy Lenz, who played Haley James Scott on the CW television drama One Tree Hill, recorded Enation's song "Feel This" for use in the fifth-season finale of the series. After the episode aired the song became a top 10 song on iTunes rock charts.[2] The band also made a cameo appearance on the show, playing Feel This and the title track from their 2008 album World In Flight.[2]

In 2017 ENATION released their full length alternative rock album "Anthems For The Apocalypse" produced by Greg Archilla, who is known for his work with Matchbox Twenty and Collective Soul through Hilasterion Records, distributed by MRI / RED Distribution.

Discography

Year Title Record label
2004Identity TheftHilasterion Records
2007Where the Fire Starts
Soul & Story: Volume One
2008Falling Into Sounds: The Early Sessions 2004-2007
World In Flight
2009The Madness of Love: World in Flight Bonus EP
The Future is a Memory: Live
2011My Ancient Rebellion
2014Radio CinematicLoud & Proud Records
2016Live From Nashville (DVD)Hilasterion Records
2017Anthems For The ApacolypseHilasterion Records

References

  1. "ENATION - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  2. Albright, Mary Ann (April 19, 2010). "A hometown for 'General Hospital,' 'One Tree Hill' stars, musicians". The Columbian. columbian.com. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
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