The Jungle Giants

The Jungle Giants are an Australian indie rock band. Formed in 2011 in Brisbane, Queensland, the band has released three full-length albums and two EPs.

The Jungle Giants
The Jungle Giants performing in 2019
Background information
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresIndie rock, indie pop
Years active2011–present
LabelsAmplifier
Associated actsBall Park Music
Website
MembersSam Hales
Cesira Aitken
Andrew Dooris
Keelan Bijker

History

2011–2012: Early years and EPs

All four members of The Jungle Giants attended Mansfield State High School in Mansfield, Brisbane. Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist, Sam Hales and Cesira Aitken (Lead Guitarist) played in one band and, bassist, Andrew Dooris and Keelan Bijker (Drummer) in another.

After completing school in 2009, Hales tirelessly worked two jobs to fund a debut self-titled EP, which was recorded with local producer, Yanto Browning at Airlock Studios in January 2011. Hales contributed drums, as well as vocals and guitar on the EP, with the help of Aitken (Guitar) and Dooris (Bass), before recruiting Bijker to complete the band. The EP was released independently in March 2011. The Jungle Giants EP contained lead single "Mr. Polite", which was picked up by Triple J Unearthed and led to widespread national touring in support of established Australian bands Ball Park Music, Boy and Bear and Last Dinosaurs.

The band's follow-up EP, She's a Riot, was released via Create/Control on 27 July 2012, drawing on life experiences and telling stories of friendships and relationships in Hales' life. In late 2012, The Jungle Giants supported Last Dinosaurs' national Satellites tour with Twinsy. This was followed by an early 2013 tour with Two Door Cinema Club, playing a series of concerts throughout Australia along with The Vaccines. On 26 January 2013, single "She's a Riot" ranked 83rd on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2012.[1]

2013–2014: Learn to Exist

In May 2013, The Jungle Giants released "I Am What You Want Me to Be", the first track from their debut album Learn to Exist which was released 30 August 2013.[2] The band toured Australia to celebrate the release which included both headline performances and appearances at Splendour In The Grass 2013 & Spin Off Festival.[3] The album received positive reception overall. It was a featured album on national radio station triple j in the week leading up to the release. The band extended the tour due to popular demand with extra shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.[4]

In 2014, The Jungle Giants performed on the national Big Day Out touring festival alongside acts such as Arcade Fire and Pearl Jam. They were also announced shortly afterwards to perform on the national regional touring festival Groovin' the Moo in April & May 2014, which includes performances by Dizzee Rascal, Disclosure, and Karnivool. The band additionally announced headline performances as part of the "Tuss Tour" that will take place shortly prior to their Groovin' The Moo performances, performing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.[5]

2015–2018: Speakerzoid and Quiet Ferocity

In August 2015, the band released their second studio album Speakerzoid.

In May 2017, their song "Come and Be Alone with Me" was featured in the trailer video for series 3 of Casual.

In July 2017, they released their third studio album, Quiet Ferocity.[6] which spawned the singles "Feel the Way I Do", "On Your Way Down", "Bad Dream" and "Used to Be in Love". At the 2018 AIR Awards, the album won Best Independent Album or EP.[7]

2019–present

On 8 July 2019, the Jungle Giants released the song "Heavy Hearted". In January 2020, the song polled at number 8 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2019 and became their first single to chart inside the ARIA top 10. On 17 January 2020, they released the single "Sending Me Ur Loving".

Band members
  • Sam Hales – vocals, guitar, songwriter, producer
  • Cesira Aitken – lead guitar
  • Andrew Dooris – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Keelan Bijker – drums

Discography

Albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[8]
Learn to Exist 12
Speakerzoid
  • Released: 7 August 2015
  • Label: Amplifier (AMP005/AMP006)
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download
 25
Quiet Ferocity
  • Released: 7 July 2017
  • Label: Amplifier (AMP009)
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download
 11

EPs
List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
AUS
The Jungle Giants —
She's a Riot
  • Released: 27 July 2012
  • Label: Create/Control (CC0000009)
  • Format: CD, digital download
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Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[10]
"Mr Polite"[11] 2011 — The Jungle Giants
"No One Needs to Know"[12] —
"She's a Riot"[13][14] 2012 — She's a Riot
"You've Got Something"[15] —
"I Am What You Want Me to Be"[16] 2013 — Learn to Exist
"Skin to Bone"[17] —
"A Pair of Lovers"[18] 2014 —
"Every Kind of Way"[19] 2015 — Speakerzoid
"Kooky Eyes"[20] —
"Creepy Cool"[21] 2016 —
"Devil's Play"[22] —
"Feel the Way I Do" 2017 — Quiet Ferocity
"On Your Way Down" —
"Bad Dream" —
"Used to Be in Love" 2018 —
"Heavy Hearted" 2019 61 TBA
"Sending Me Ur Loving"[25] 2020 55
"In Her Eyes"[26] —

Notes

  1. She's a Riot did not enter the ARIA Top 100 Albums Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Hitseekers Chart.[9]

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
AIR Awards of 2018[27][28] themselves Best Independent Artist Nominated
Quiet Ferocity Best Independent Album Won
"Feel the Way I Do" Best Independent Single/EP Nominated
The Jungle Giants with Quiet Ferocity Breakthrough Independent Artist Nominated
AIR Awards of 2020[29][30] "Heavy Hearted" Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP Won

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are annual awards, which recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. The Jungle Giants have been nominated for one award.[31][32]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Lost to
2020"Heavy Hearted"Song of the YearNominated5 Seconds Of Summer - "Teeth"

References
  1. "Triple J's Hottest 100".
  2. "Debut Album 'Learn to Exist' Out Friday 30TH August; Available For Pre-Order Now". thejunglegiants.com. 19 July 2013.
  3. "'Learn to Exist' Album Tour Dates & New Single 'Skin to Bone'". thejunglegiants.com.
  4. "The Jungle Giants Add More Dates in Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne". thejunglegiants.com.
  5. "On Tour in March, April & May". thejunglegiants.com.
  6. "The Jungle Giants Announce National 'Quiet Ferocity' Album Tour". The Music. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  7. "2018 AIR Awards Results Are In!". AIR. 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  8. "australian-charts.com – Discography The Jungle Giants". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  9. "ARIA Report Issue 1171b" (PDF). ARIA. 6 August 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  10. Peaks in Australia:
  11. "The Jungle Giants : Mr Polite". Beat Magazine. 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  12. "The Jungle Giants - No One Needs To Know". YouTube. April 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  13. "She's a Riot (single)". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  14. "The Jungle Giants - She's A Riot - Internet Download". AIRIT. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  15. "Video: The Jungle Giants – "You've Got Something"". Indie Current. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  16. "I Am What You Want Me to Be - single". Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  17. "Skin to Bone - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  18. "A Pair of Lovers - single". The Jungle Giants. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  19. "Every Kind of Way - single". Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  20. "Kooky Eyes - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  21. "The Jungle Giants - Creepy Cool (Official)". 8 March 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2019 – via YouTube.
  22. "The Jungle Giants - Devil's Play (Official)". 6 June 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2019 – via YouTube.
  23. ""Sending Me UR Loving" The new single and video from The Jungle Giants". amnplify. January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  24. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  25. "Sending Me Ur Loving – Single by The Jungle Giants on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  26. "In Her Eyes - The Jungle Giants". Spotify. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  27. "2018 AIR Awards Nominees". 17 April 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  28. "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  29. {cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2020-air-awards-nominees-20200707%7Ctitle=2020 AIR Awards Nominees|website=scenestr|date=7 July 2020|accessdate=8 August 2020}}
  30. "That's a wrap: 2020 AIR Awards winners and celebrations". the industry observer. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  31. "ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  32. "And the 2020 ARIA Awards Go To…". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
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