‘Colour of the Jungle’ is a five-piece rock band from Portsmouth, UK. The band’s captivating songwriting and raucous energy have resonated with audiences from Munich to the south coast of England. Their catchy-but-emotional, approachable-yet-raw sound is built upon sexy bass-driven rhythms and edgy instrumentation, creating music that sticks in the head and the heart.
The group of five friends initially started jamming for fun before swiftly moving to the studio where they soon discovered their true potential and recorded their debut EP The Jungle Book. The four-track release perfectly captured the complex basslines of John Harris, confident drum beats of Dan Fiford, rhythmic riff and leads of Joe Costello and Brendan McVeagh, and intriguing lyrics of Jack Evans. Colour of the Jungle succeeds in combining each individual’s unique styles, forming a fresh yet genuine fusion of sounds.
Following the release of ‘Steel Tray’ which garnered both critical and commercial acclaim, the band has released ‘Humblebee’. The single’s subject is the current environmental crisis and how years of ignorance from the human race has taken its toll on the planet. The track highlights how our selfish acts have caused us to forget the bigger picture and are ultimately destroying our future. ‘Humblebee’ was sparked from life events and retains the feeling of authenticity and honesty throughout the lyrics. Evans confides, “My sister had gone to a bee farm after her fight with leukaemia and my friend was struggling with a cocaine habit. These events inspired my lyrics. Everyone has stuff going on whether it’s happy or not. I try to deal with my ups and downs by writing songs and each one marks that point in my life”. Showcasing plucky guitars, gritty vocals, and Evan’s imposing range, the track assembles into an upbeat anthem reminiscent of The Milk Carton Kids. A broad palette of sounds and textures allows the band to craft an engaging sound and memorable track.
Inspired by iconic rock and roll greats such as Kings of Leon, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and The Growlers, Colour of the Jungle are sculpting their own identity of playful modern garage rock with the release of ‘Humblebee’.
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