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G Jones | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Greg Jones |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Illusory Records |
| Spinoffs | Nite School Klik |
| Website | gjonesbass |
Gregory Charles Jones, known professionally as G Jones, is an American electronic music producer and DJ, born on December 16, 1991.[1] Born in Santa Cruz, California, Jones gained prominence for his intricate and technical production and sound design, fusing elements of bass, dubstep, glitch, and experimental genres, thereby pushing the boundaries of conventional electronic music.
Career
editG Jones first garnered attention with his debut album, Ring the Alarm, released for free in 2014. The nine-track LP included collaborations with fellow bass music artists Minnesota, Doshy, and Mad Zach.[2] His subsequent releases, including the "Eyes" EP in 2013 and "That Odd EP," further solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the electronic music landscape.
Around this time, DJ Shadow discovered some of Jones' music while crate-digging. The duo ended up working together and ultimately came up with the moniker "Nite School Klik". In April 2015, the pair released the single, "Posse", under Shadow's label, Liquid Amber. Initially keeping their individual identities kept a secret, Jones posited that the anonymity would allow for people to view the material "not just through the lens of 'what’s Shadow doing now?' and more like 'what’s this new weird stuff?'”.[3] Upon release, UKF called the track "dark, daring and ultimately trippy" and complimented the duo's vision and Shadow's approach to the new label. Shadow reflected on the effort, calling Jones' sound design capabilities in Ableton "astonishing".[4] Later that same year, the duo followed up with a second single, titled "Nice Nightmares",[5] as well as a 45-minute mixtape.[6]
While Jones' was relatively well-developed by this point, his breakthrough came in 2018 with the release of his first album, The Ineffable Truth. While familiar elements of Jones's production were present throughout the album, more conceptual and technical works were also put forth, with Earmilk noting "an impressive evolution on G Jones' sound."[7] The album received critical acclaim, with Billboard describing the work as "fun and fantastical, massive and grimy".[8]
In 2023, G Jones continued to garner critical acclaim with his sophomore album, Paths.[9] While still experimenting with elements of glitch-y and acid genres as demonstrated on past works, Resident Advisor noted a more subdued approach in these explorations, instead constructing pieces that offered more approachability in their sound.[10]
Discography
editStudio Albums
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Paths |
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| The Ineffable Truth |
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| Visions |
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EPs
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Mirage |
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| Transmissions |
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| Ring The Alarm |
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| Mind (with Bleep Bloop) |
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| That Odd EP In the Pit of My Hard Drive |
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| Acid Disk EP (with EPROM) |
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| Tangential Zones |
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| Illusory Tracks |
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| Acid Disk 2 (with EPROM) |
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References
edit- ^ "Gregory Charles Jones, Born 12/16/1991 in California". CaliforniaBirthIndex.org. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Koa, Nicholas (2014-07-30). "Exploring the Digital Abyss: G Jones Goes Further, Farther with 'Ring The Alarm' EP". Dance Music NW. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Medved, Matt (2015-05-21). "DJ Shadow & G Jones Unveil Secret Nite School Klik Project: Exclusive Interview & Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Jenkins, Dave (2015-05-27). "DJ Shadow & G Jones: Nite School Klik Explained…". UKF. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (2015-05-22). "DJ Shadow Drops 'Nice Nightmares' as Nite School Klik". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Keogh, Kris (2015-06-04). "DJ Shadow & G Jones Teach Us a Lesson with Nite School Klik's Debut Mix". Vice. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Smith, Ry (2019-02-20). "G Jones bears his soul with 'The Ineffable Truth' [Tour Review]". EARMILK. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Bein, Kat (2018-10-29). "G Jones Breaks Down His Brain-Busting LP 'The Ineffable Truth': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Yopko, Nick (2023-10-13). "G Jones Ventures Into the Unknown on Masterful Sophomore Album, "Paths"". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ BG, Reid. "G Jones - Paths · Album Review". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-03-19.