Kate Jackson (singer)
Kate Jackson | |
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 Jackson performing with The Long Blondes at the Razzmatazz Pop Bar, Barcelona, late 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 16 September 1979 |
| Genres | Art rock, indie rock, post-punk revival |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Rough Trade |
Kate Jackson (born 16 September 1979) is an English singer who was formerly the lead-singer with The Long Blondes. She now performs under the name Kate Jackson & The Wrong Moves.
Biography
Jackson attended
In 2006, Jackson was ranked number seven in
Jackson is a passionate spokeswoman for Sheffield. In an article in The Observer, she spoke about a project initiated by the magazine Go[4] called Cooling the Towers which proposed lighting up the former cooling towers at Tinsley to symbolise what Sheffield stands for, rather than demolishing them. "One suggestion was that the towers would light up as cars passed on the M1, one a tower of red lights and one a tower of white. Go Sheffo petitioned the city council with these suggested uses but met with mute response[5]". The towers were demolished in 2008.
An archive photo from Jackson's time in
Solo career
After The Long Blondes split in October 2008, Jackson began working a solo record with former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler.[7] Songs included are "Velvet Sofa From No.26", "16 Years" and "Dancing In My Bedroom".[8] In March 2010, she published the track "Homeward Bound" on her Myspace page.[9]
Jackson was a guest singer on the Scottish band 1990s' Kickstrasse, on their Kicks album of March 2009.[10]
In 2011 she formed the eponymous Kate Jackson Group performing a small number of gigs including a homecoming of sorts to second home of Sheffield at the city's Plug venue.
Later in 2011 double A side single "The Atlantic"/"Wonder Feeling" was released, initially on limited edition vinyl followed by iTunes download in January 2012.
As of September 2015 Jackson also performs in two bands: The Wrong Moves and The Wilsons.[11]
In 2016, her debut album British Road Movies, a collaboration between Jackson and Butler, was released to positive reviews, holding a 76% approval rating on Metacritic.[12]
Visual art career
Jackson told NME in September 2015 that she had begun a career as a visual artist, explaining that art had been her "first choice of career" prior to the formation of The Long Blondes.[11]
References
- ^ Harries, Rhiannon (20 April 2008). "Essentials: Kate jackson, singer, The long Blondes - Regulars, The New Review". The Independent. Archived from the original on 23 April 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ The Guardian, accessed 6 February 2007
- ^ NME, accessed 6 February 2007
- ^ "Go sheffo". Dontgo.co.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ The best-kept arts secrets in Britain, accessed 6 February 2007
- ^ Zer0 Books, accessed 5 September 2020
- ^ Rogers, Georgie (20 October 2008). "Entertainment | The Long Blondes singer goes solo". BBC News. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ "Kate Jackson – Discover music, videos, concerts, stats, & pictures at". Last.fm. 11 February 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ "Kate Jackson | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's". Myspace.com. 26 March 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ "1990s make second album with 'Duffy's producer' | News". Nme.Com. 16 January 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ a b "10 Years On: What Are The Stars Of 2005 Indie Doing Now?". NME. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ^ "Kate Jackson British Road Movies". Metacritic. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
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