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AJJ (band)

AJJ
AJJ performing at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights in 2014
AJJ performing at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights in 2014
Background information
Also known asAndrew Jackson Jihad (2004–2016)
The AJJs[1]
OriginPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
GenresFolk punk, anti-folk, folk, punk, experimental
Years active2004–present
Labels
MembersSean Bonnette
Ben Gallaty
Preston Bryant
Mark Glick
Kevin Higuchi
Past membersJustin James White
Stephen Steinbrink
Abe Gil
John de la Cruz
Chase Kamp
Deacon Batchelor
Matt Keegan
Owen Evans
Websitewww.ajjtheband.com

AJJ is an American folk punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, originally formed in 2004 as Andrew Jackson Jihad. Their lyrics handle themes of shyness, poverty, humanity, religion, addiction, existentialism, and politics. Singer/guitarist Sean Bonnette and bassist Ben Gallaty co-founded the band, and have remained its only constant members throughout. The band has released nine studio albums to date, with their most recent, Disposable Everything Else, having been released on June 14, 2024.[2]

History

Ben Gallaty, bassist

AJJ (formerly known as Andrew Jackson Jihad)[3] was formed by Sean Bonnette, Ben Gallaty, and drummer Justin James White, who left the band soon after.[according to whom?] They recorded the band's first LP, Candy Cigarettes & Cap Guns, released through the Audioconfusion Manifesto label in 2005.

On April 15, 2006, the band played as part of the 2006 New Times Music Showcase, nominated for Best Americana Band, and won a Best of Phoenix award later that year.[4]

They released a split LP with Ghost Mice on Plan-It-X-Records in 2007. Following this, Asian Man Records issued their second full-length album, People Who Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People in the World, on September 11, 2007.[5][6]

In 2008 the band was a part of the Asian Man Records' "Making Punk Fun Again" tour with The Queers, Bomb the Music Industry!, Lemuria, and Kepi Ghoulie.[7] 2008 also saw the release of "Only God Can Judge Me", a mostly acoustic EP on Plan-it-X Records.

In 2009, the band's third record, Can't Maintain, was released by Asian Man Records. They toured the US with Kepi Ghoulie and Partners in 818.[8] At this point, the band consisted of Bonnette, Gallaty, Deacon Batchelor on drums, and Preston Bryant on guitar and keyboards.

In 2010, the band toured the US with Blunt Mechanic, Europe with Kepi Ghoulie, and the west coast with Royal Monsters.[9]

2011 had the band go on their second European tour. They also played festivals such as Plan-It-X Fest[10] and the Asian Man Records 15th Anniversary.[11] Mark Glick joined the band, rounding out the sound with cello parts. The fourth full-length album, Knife Man, was released on September 20 by Asian Man Records and on cassette by Lauren Records.[12] In support of this record, the band was part of a full US tour with Frank Turner and Into It. Over It.[13]

2012 was a busy year of extensive touring. In March, the band toured with Laura Stevenson and ROAR,[14] which was quickly followed by another tour in April with Joyce Manor and Treasure Fleet.[15] In September, the band did a short string of shows with Against Me! and Joyce Manor,[16] followed by a full US tour with Future of the Left and Jeff Rosenstock.[17][18]

2013 saw yet another busy year for the band. In April, Bonnette went on a solo tour with Ian Graham of Cheap Girls.[19] He also collaborated on a track with Sole that was released in May.[20] In September, the band's first live album, "Live at the Crescent Ballroom", was released by Asian Man Records and on cassette by Lauren Records.[21] In November, the band embarked on a west coast tour with The Gunshy.[22] In June, the band had recorded a new album entitled Christmas Island with John Congleton and members of their full touring lineup Preston Bryant and Deacon Batchelor. The album was released on May 6, 2014, on Side One Dummy Records.[23]

In 2016, the band officially changed their name from "Andrew Jackson Jihad" to AJJ (a moniker that many of their fans had been using to refer to them for several years). In a statement on the band's website, Bonnette wrote "1.) We are not Muslims, and as such, it is disrespectful and irresponsible for us to use the word jihad in our band's name. 2.) We no longer wish to be a living reminder of the president Andrew Jackson. Interesting historical figure as he was, he was an odious person and our fascination with him has grown stale."[24]

On June 28, 2016, AJJ announced their 6th studio album, The Bible 2, along with a tracklist and pre-order bundles. The band also released a music video for the album's lead single, "Goodbye, Oh Goodbye." The clip is a style parody of the viral video approach to music videos made by the band OK Go. On 1 August 2016, the music video for "Junkie Church" was released.

In 2017, the band released an EP on Lauren Records of new material entitled Back in the Jazz Coffin, consisting of acoustic songs. They also released Decade of Regression, a live album as a Record Store Day exclusive.

In August 2017, after Chris Clavin of Plan-It-X Records was "accused of and acknowledged a pattern of sexual abuse", AJJ took their music off of the label and re-released it themselves.[25]

On October 30, 2019, AJJ announced a new studio album titled Good Luck Everybody. This announcement coincided with the release of "A Poem", the lead single from the album. After three more singles and two music videos, for "Mega Guillotine 2020" and "Loudmouth", Good Luck Everybody was released on January 17, 2020. Unlike previous releases, Good Luck Everybody is self-published under a newly formed label entitled "AJJ unlimited LTD".[26] Later that year, following the release of the album, the band shared a cover of Silver Jews' "Candy Jail" for the Songs That Saved My Life initiative[27] as well as a stand-alone single "Horsehair Vase" – backed with a cover of "You, Swan, Go On" by Mount Eerie.[28] This structure followed for the band's next standalone single in 2021, "I Wanna Be Your Dog 2" – which was backed with a cover of Guided by Voices' "Motor Away".

In December 2022, the band shared a new song titled "The Baby Panda", which features backing vocals from Laura Stevenson.[29] The following month, the band would announce their eighth studio album Disposable Everything – along with the release of its title track and another new song, "Dissonance" – as well as their signing to Hopeless Records.[30] The album, released in May 2023, also featured "I Wanna Be Your Dog 2" and "The Baby Panda". It was their first album to include drummer Kevin Higuchi as a full-time member of the band, having been inducted officially the year prior.[31]

Members

Timeline

Discography

References

  1. ^ Bonnette, Sean (21 April 2020). "Live from Quarantine – April 21". YouTube. Retrieved 22 April 2020. Normalization Blues, by the AJJs
  2. ^ "Disposable Everything Else". Bandcamp. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  3. ^ AJJ Blog post: Big News Today Archived April 7, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. February 24, 2016.
  4. ^ 2006 Best of Phoenix Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Phoenix New Times.
  5. ^ Andrew Jackson Jihad at AllMusic
  6. ^ Album Review, Absolutepunk.net, October 3, 2007.
  7. ^ Queers, Lemuria, Bomb The Music Industry on Asian Man Tour Archived October 15, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Alternative Press, February 1, 2008.
  8. ^ Tour with Kepi Ghoulie and Partners in 818 Archived 2015-09-23 at the Wayback Machine. AndrewJacksonJihad.com, November 24, 2009.
  9. ^ [1] Archived 2013-12-10 at the Wayback Machine AndrewJacksonJihad.com, August 16, 2010.
  10. ^ Plan-It-X Fest sold out in 3 hours. PunkNews.org, November 24, 2010.
  11. ^ Asian Man to celebrate 15 years with history-spanning lineup. PunkNews.org, November 19, 2010.
  12. ^ "Asian Man Records". Asian Man Records. Archived from the original on September 13, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
  13. ^ "Andrew Jackson Jihad to Tour with Frank Turner" NationalUnderground.org, September 22, 2011.
  14. ^ Andrew Jackson Jihad announce tour with Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Roar. Yancey, Bryne. Alternative Press, January 30, 2012.
  15. ^ Andrew Jackson Jihad announces tour with Joyce Manor. Yancey, Bryne. Alternative Press, March 1, 2012.
  16. ^ Andrew Jackson Jihad to Tour With Against Me!; No, They Aren't Playing Here Archived 2012-07-08 at the Wayback Machine. Woodbury, Jason P. "Phoenix New Times" magazine, July 5, 2012.
  17. ^ "Future of the Left touring w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad (dates); the updated lineup for The Fest". Harrison, Caroline. Brooklyn Vegan, August 23, 2012.
  18. ^ "Andrew Jackson Jihad / Future of the Left". Paul, Aubin. PunkNews.org, August 2012.
  19. ^ Tours: Sean Bonnette (Andrew Jackson Jihad) / Ian Graham (Cheap Girls). Punknews.org, February 7, 2013.
  20. ^ Sole – "Civil War" w/ Ceschi Ramos, Sean Bonnette, Skyrider Archived 2013-12-13 at the Wayback Machine UGSMag, May 2, 2013.
  21. ^ ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD "Live at the Crescent Ballroom" LP Asian Man Records, September 3, 2013.
  22. ^ CincyPunk Fest, The Fest, November Tour with The Gunshy and Other Such Updates Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine AndrewJacksonJihad.com, October 3, 2013.
  23. ^ Andrew Jackson Jihad (Official) Facebook page June 11, 2013.
  24. ^ Statement on the band's website Archived April 7, 2016, at the Wayback Machine February 24, 2016
  25. ^ "AJJ on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  26. ^ Jenke, Tyler (29 October 2019). "Folk-punk legends AJJ announce new album, 'Good Luck Everybody'". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  27. ^ Vigil, Dom (29 May 2020). "AJJ Cover "Candy Jail" for Songs That Saved My Life". Prelude Press. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  28. ^ Moore, Em (4 December 2020). "AJJ release two new songs". PunkNews.org. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  29. ^ Major, Michael. "AJJ Share New Single 'The Baby Panda'". Broadway World Music. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  30. ^ Punknews.org (2 December 2022). "AJJ sign to Hopeless Records, release "The Baby Panda"". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  31. ^ "AJJ Release New album DISPOSABLE EVERYTHING". HEAVY Mag. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.

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