Jetstream Pony is a mix of indie-pop, power pop and schrammelig post-punk (schrammelig is a German word meaning rough or unrefined music), but also so much more!
The band features Beth Arzy on vocals and percussion, Shaun Charman on guitar and vocals, Kerry Boettcher on bass and Hannes Mueller on drums.
Jetstream Pony released their debut single ‘Like You Less / Had Enough’ in late 2017, on Kleine Untergrund Schallplatten (KUS) in Germany. Originally recorded as a demo, the label insisted on releasing the original recordings to enthusiastic reviews and radio plays around the world, including BBC6 Music.
Two sold out singles followed, leading up to the self-titled debut studio album on KUS and Shelflife Records in May 2020. The album received fantastic reviews, selling out two pressings before being reissued (twice) by Spinout Nuggets in the Autumn and reaching many best-of-year lists.
Another single release, ‘If Not Now, When?’, also sold out later in 2020, and a following mini-album ‘Misplaced Words’ arrived in December 2021, developing the sound from the debut with a balance between indie-pop and something darker. Beth's smooth vocals, accompanied by twelve-string guitar, are underpinned by heavy bass, vocal harmonies and sometimes by a two-drummer rhythm section. The band celebrated 2022 with gigs in Germany, France, Spain and Portugal as well as the UK.
Jetstream Pony are now back with a new double A-side 7” single, taking the sound even further.
‘Sixes and Sevens’ makes the most of Beth's wonderful voice, with echoing guitars and thick heavy bass, a hymn to the Medway.
‘Into the Sea’ sees Shaun take lead vocals for the first time, with Beth and Kerry providing the harmonies to a more brooding sound.
Limited to 500 copies, released on Spinout Nuggets, it will be available via the label, the band and all good record outlets.
Notes:
Recorded and mixed by Tony Bryant at Sunny Studio, Hove, East Sussex.
Drums recorded by Philipp Muller at soundapartment, Ravensburg.
Mastered by by Graham Semark at Cyclone Music, Rochester, Kent.
supported by 32 fans who also own “Sixes And Sevens / Into The Sea”
This is an unbiased review. That being said...I fell in love with Beth Arzy's voice the first time I listened to Aberdeen. I could listen to Beth sing the instruction manual for a dishwasher. But I'm grateful she's surrounded by talented and totally capable band mates instead. I'd rate Misplaced Words 4.6 out of 5. And had a devil of a time picking a favorite track. Tomorrow I might pick a different one as they're all very good. My biggest complaint is the album is over way too quick. CEF121
supported by 30 fans who also own “Sixes And Sevens / Into The Sea”
The greatest to ever do it, do it again! Sometimes lush as a warm blanket, sometimes all the angles of a dance party, always suspended in and out of time _hopskipjump
supported by 29 fans who also own “Sixes And Sevens / Into The Sea”
This is absolutely beautiful! I am so happy the Under the Bridge releases led me down this road. It's unexpectedly spacious and just makes me happy! It's very hard to pick a favorite and I will not be skipping tracks as I play through this repeatedly. zq9mare1
Chastity Belt and Loose Tooth team up for a melancholy yet hopeful split 7-inch of alternative guitar rock brimful of emotional nuance. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 13, 2020
supported by 24 fans who also own “Sixes And Sevens / Into The Sea”
WOW! They hit it out of the park with this compilation! It's so much better than I had imagined!especially love Gentle Spring, Soundwire, Secret Shine, Tufthunter, Hit Parade,Mystic Village... too many to name! Birdienumnums