Jack Colwell

Jack Colwell is an Australian singer-songwriter.[1]

Jack Colwell
Promotional photo distributed by the artist in 2016
Background information
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsPiano, vocals, guitar
Years active2012–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]

References
  1. Coyte, Matt (11 September 2015). Five Things You Need To Know About Jack Colwell. Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  2. Nail, Jonny (18 August 2015). Premiere: Jack Colwell "Don't Cry Those Tears." Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  3. Jack Colwell - Only When Flooded Could I Let Go. The Music. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  4. Sarah Blasko announces national album tour for Eternal Return | music news | triple j abc.net.au. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  5. Groves, Nancy (10 December 2015). Claudia Karvan murders Jack Colwell in music video for Coat – exclusive premiere. The Guardian. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  6. Jack Colwell – When The World Explodes. iTunes. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  7. Valentish, Jenny (17 October 2016). Jack Colwell Bears His Soul at the Sydney Opera House. Moshcam. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  8. Nail, Jonny (28 October 2016). Five for Friday: Jack Colwell, Woodes, Timothy Nelson, Big Words, Darling James. Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  9. Sargent, Chloe (28 November 2016). Jack Colwell Drops Empowering LGBTQ+ Tune In Honour of Tyrone Unsworth. Pedestrian.tv. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  10. Shanahan, Lucy (13 September 2017). Aussie All-Stars Call For ‘Unity’ at Marriage Equality Concert. Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  11. 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.
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