The Jellybricks burst onto the scene in 1997 with the release of their debut album Kinky Boot Beast. Their first single, “Who is God” immediately became a hit on local radio stations and soon found its way onto the national airwaves. Within weeks, they found themselves sharing the stage with notable acts including Live, Goo Goo Dolls, and Fuel, and over the years have appeared with the likes of Barenaked Ladies and Fountains of Wayne.
With their second album, 1999’s Soapopera, The Jellybricks again found themselves on the airwaves with the singles “Speechless” and “Prerequisite Rocker,” and hit the road once more in support of the album. Songs from Soapopera found their way onto the soundtracks of the indie movies Man Made and Working Stiff, as well as onto numerous compilations.
On their third album, Power This, the band continued to expand their rocking power-pop sound. While The Jellybricks have always written their songs collaboratively, guitarist Bryce Connor pitched in his first lead vocal performances, providing a gruffer, edgier compliment to lead vocalist Larry Kennedy’s slick pop tunes. Power This garnered the ‘bricks a four-star review from All Music Guide.
In between albums, The Jellybricks have maintained a busy schedule, bringing their frenetic live show to fans across the US, including several buzzed-about shows at the annual International Pop Overthrow festivals in Los Angeles and New York. They’ve also released three Christmas songs (one co-written with Jeffrey Gaines) and have recorded material appearing on numerous compilation and tribute CDs, including the widely-publicized Coming Up! tribute to the music of Paul McCartney in 2001.
With the release of 2008's Goodnight to Everyone, The Jellybricks garnered early press from Rolling Stone, which called their video for the single “Ruin Us” “the first truly clever viral music video of 2009.” This led to a successful AAA/non-comm radio campaign, with the band hitting the road hard in support of the record, touring up and down the East coast, and gaining more supporters with every venue they played. It was during this time that the band wrote the songs that would appear on Suckers.
2012 brings the fifth release from indie-rock band The Jellybricks (Pop Detective/ Primitive records). Suckers is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2008’s Goodnight to Everyone. Counter to their usual process, the ‘Bricks headed straight for the studio to record the new tunes before ever performing them in front of an audience. Recording began in the spring of 2011, and wrapped up in September, producing a total of five brand new songs and two bonus tracks. In a pre-release promotion for the EP, the songs received over 1,500 plays in the first three days, and led to a strong response in pre-sale orders. Based on fan feedback, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide” was released as the first single from Suckers on radio, beginning the first week of February 2012.
Suckers breaks from the polished power-pop sound The Jellybricks have perfected over the years, "Our results were some of the most spontaneous creations of our career." notes Larry Kennedy. “Suckers is one of the fastest, bare-bones records we’ve made, with mostly first-take live performances.” and takes on a grittier, rock ‘n’ roll edge, although the band’s affinity for tight harmonies remains as strong as ever. This sound is most evident on “Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide”, as well as “Sold” and “Dead End Girl”. Rounding out the release, “Their Own Way” and “Someone Else” also benefit from the edgier sound and production. As always, the contrast between hard and soft is the perfect embodiment of the band’s name.
Larry Kennedy — guitar, vocals
Garrick Chow — bass guitar, vocals
Bryce Connor — guitar, vocals
Tom Kristich — drums, vocals
The Jellybricks report that they've finished recording a sixth album and we will have more details when it is available!
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Suckers, Coolest Song in the World
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9/20 The Jellybricks with The Infidels at Stage on Herr - Harrisburg, PA
9/27
The Infidels with The Jellybricks (All Acoustic Show) - Cedars - Youngstown, OH
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