LESS THAN JAKE
RELEASE NEW EP UNCHARTED
Uncharted is a culmination of the band’s latest singles, including Brand New Day, Not My Problem, Walking Pipebomb, Broken Words, and Sunnyside with the artwork coming together to complete the treasure map.
About the new EP, the band shares: “When started writing this EP, there was no intent for these songs to live together as a collection. As each song took life, we realized that the songs were more in tune with each other than we had originally thought. Six songs became seven and we were recording them with our one of our musical heroes (Bill Stevenson). It felt different -a feeling we hadn’t felt about a recording for some time. This EP represents a new chapter in the story of Less Than Jake. Forward we go into the Uncharted…”
The band wrapped up their European tour this past summer, followed by their fall US Final Visit To Rockview Tour. After their recent Australian tour they are heading to the UK next year to headline Slam Dunk Festival.
More than three decades into an already impressive career – which includes 8 studio albums, tours with Descendents, blink-182, Bon Jovi, Linkin Park, Snoop Dogg, Bad Religion, and more, and over 365 shows on the Vans Warped Tour – Less Than Jake has never been a band to rest on its laurels. They released their lastest studio album, Silver Linings in 2020 via Pure Noise Records, with a deluxe version following in 2022. Featuring singles Lie To Me, Dear Me, Anytime and Anywhere, and Keep On Chasing, Silver Linings captured the attention of Brooklyn Vegan, Loudwire, SPIN, and more.
UNCHARTED TRACK LISTING:
01. Broken Words
02. Walking Pipebomb
03. Not My Problem
04. Brand New Day
05. Sunny Side
06. Dead Days (Over And Over)
07. Shake Loose The Truth
Uncharted, the ska-punkers’ brand new 7 song EP released by longtime label Pure Noise Records, should help keep those smiles tattooed on the faces of their fans. The new material is stacked with loud guitars, booming bass, thunderous drums, those distinct vocal harmonies, and the one-two punch of the trombone and sax. These seven tracks see the band conquering new musical territory, while holding true to the classic Less Than Jake sound.
Indeed, Less Than Jake —guitarist/vocalist Chris DeMakes, bassist/vocalist Roger Lima, trombonist Buddy Schaub, saxophonist Peter “JR” Wasilewski and drummer Matt Yonker — may have been at this for over three decades, but with the energy and spirit of this new EP, you would never know it.
The recording sessions were helmed by Jason Livermore and legendary drummer/producer Bill Stevenson (Black Flag, Descendents, ALL). Stevenson and crew harnessed Less Than Jake’s urgency and helped capture their frenetic live energy on this eclectic collection of new material.
So, what’s next for Less Than Jake? One thing is for certain – their consistency.
While the tendency now is for legacy acts to announce farewell and reunion tours, Less Than Jake have never even taken a summer off. 33 years performing and the band is more visible than ever. If you’re looking for a rocking good time, look no further: Less Than Jake doesn’t just bring the party, they are the party!
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