Discover the Fun Sounds of Jackie Brown Jr

Sydney band Jackie Brown Jr are spreading good vibes with their dynamic new single “Happy (you wanna be).” Blending rock, jazz, and soul elements is challenging, but these guys make it look easy. Its lyrics are so relatable and the sultry vocals from frontwoman and saxophonist (!) Madeleine Mallis are scorching.

She says the track “is an imploration to yourself that you are enough and that you only need to look within yourself to figure it all out!” Amen sister!

By the time the trumpet, trombone, and saxophone join together for a glorious tri-instrument horn section, I know you’re going to wonder how you can see them live. Because you just know they’d blow the roof off any venue. You can see for yourself when the band plays shows around New South Wales, the ACT, and (hopefully) Victoria in the coming months.

11th June 2021 – The Illawarra Hotel, Wollongong
12th June 2021 – Gang Gang Cafe, Canberra
18th June 2021 – The Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
24th June 2021 – Mary’s Underground, Sydney
17th July 2021 – Melbourne @ Some Velvet Morning

Image used with permission from Habit Music Co.

Get Your Groove On With Jackie Brown Jr

It’s easy for a case of midweek-itis to creep in early as we crawl towards the end of the year. Sydney indie rock-soul outfit Jackie Brown Jr has what it takes to put the pep in your step this Tuesday though. Their new EP Over Abroad is stellar, but I’ve especially warmed to the latest single “Really Wish You Were Here.” This feel-good track was inspired by the band being split up across the world through study exchanges and other overseas adventures.

“Rather than stifling our creativity, and stumping ourselves as a band, this has simply shaped the stories we tell in our music,” vocalist Maddy Mallis explained.

Nothing helps you shake off the responsibilities of day to day life like a gig. If it’s been too long since you’ve seen some live music, see Jackie Brown Jr all together in one place at one of their upcoming shows. Here are the remaining dates on their Over Abroad EP tour.

22 November 2018 – 5 Church St, Bellingen
23 November 2018 – Heya Bar, Brisbane
24 November 2018 – Sonic Sherpa Instore, Brisbane
24 November 2018 – Bohemian Beatfreaks Festival, Byron Bay Hinterlands
7 December 2018 – The Chippo Hotel, Sydney
9 December 2018 – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
14 December 2018 – Park House Food & Liquor, Mona Vale

Image used with permission from Habit Music Company