Jam City | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jack Latham |
| Also known as | Vincent L'Traques |
| Born | London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Laptop, guitar |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | Night Slugs |
| Website | www |
Jack Latham is a British electronic music producer and DJ who performs under the alias Jam City.[1][2] He has been active since 2010 and records on the label Night Slugs. He has released three full-length albums: 2012's Classical Curves, 2015's Dream a Garden, and 2020's Pillowland. He has also produced for artists such as Kelela, Troye Sivan, Gaika, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Recordings
Classical Curves
Jam City's debut album, Classical Curves, was released in 2012 to positive reception. Sonically, the album featured glossy, alien-sounding post-dubstep and club music and established his reputation for creating instrumentals from club music tropes.[1][3][2] The Quietus called it "one of the most interesting album-length listens to come from a UK club producer in a while."[4]
Dream a Garden
Latham's follow-up album, Dream a Garden, was released in 2015. Inspired by the 2011 England riots and the work of bell hooks, the album further developed the socio-political conscience of his debut, engaging particularly with the effects of neoliberalism.[1][5][2][6] Latham said the album "is about the personal effects of living under capitalism. Why do I feel shit and why do the people I love feel shit when they look at billboards?"[6] The first single from the album, Unhappy, critiques corruptive elements of online porn.[7]
Work with others
Latham has also written songs and produced for Kelela, producing "Keep It Cool" and "Cherry Coffee" on her mixtape Cut 4 Me, and providing a remix of "Keep It Cool" on the deluxe edition.[6][8][9]
Personal life
Latham grew up in the suburbs of South London. He later worked individually in corporate espionage and as a fashion designer.[10][11]
Discography
Albums
- Classical Curves (2012)
- Dream a Garden (2015)
- Pillowland (2020)
- Jam City Presents EFM (2023)
Singles and EPs
- Refixes 12" (2010)
- "Magic Drops" (2010)
- Waterworx EP (2011)
- "Glide" (2012)
- Classical Club Mixes (2012)
- Club Constructions Vol 6 (2013)
- "Unhappy" (2014)
- "Proud" (2015)
- Earthly Versions (2015)
- Trouble Mixtape (2016)
Songwriting and production credits
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album | Credits | Written with | Produced with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Keep It Cool" | 2013 | Kelela | Cut 4 Me | Producer | - | - |
| "Cherry Coffee" | - | - | ||||
| "INTRLD" | 2016 | Rosie Lowe | Control | Co-writer/Producer | Rosie Lowe | - |
| "I'll Be Gone" | Co-writer/Co-producer | Rosie Lowe | Dave Okumu | |||
| "LMK" | 2017 | Kelela | Take Me Apart | Producer | - | Kwes |
| "Frontline" | - | - | ||||
| "Waitin'" | - | Ariel Rechtshaid, Kwes | ||||
| "Take Me Apart" | - | Al Shux, Ariel Rechtshaid, Arca, Loric Sih, Kwes | ||||
| "Truth or Dare" | - | Kwes | ||||
| "Turn to Dust" | Co-writer | Kelela Mizanekristos, Alejandra Ghersi, Romy Madley Croft | - | |||
| "Bluff" | Producer | - | - | |||
| "Altadena" | - | Ariel Rechtshaid, Kwes | ||||
| "Intro" | 2018 | Bad Gyal | Worldwide Angel | Producer, songwriter | Alba Farelo | El Guincho |
| "Internationally" | Alba Farelo, Joaquín Bartra, Marc Glasser | El Guincho, Dubbel Dutch | ||||
| "The Good Side" | 2018 | Troye Sivan | Bloom | Co-writer/Additional producer | Troye Sivan, Brett McLaughlin, Bram Inscore, Alexandra Hughes, Ariel Rechtshaid | Ariel Rechtshaid, Bram Inscore |
| "Animal" | Co-writer/Co-producer | Troye Sivan, Brett McLaughlin, Bram Inscore, Alexandra Hughes, Ariel Rechtshaid | Ariel Rechtshaid, Bram Inscore, Buddy Ross, The Haxan Cloak | |||
| "No Fun" | 2018 | Joji | Ballads 1 | Producer | George Miller | |
| "Heather" | 2020 | Conan Gray | Kid Krow | Co-producer | - | Dan Nigro |
| "jealousy, jealousy" | 2021 | Olivia Rodrigo | SOUR | Co-producer | - | Dan Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo |
| "Top Picks for You" | Injury Reserve | By the Time I Get to Phoenix | Co-producer, songwriter | Nathaniel Ritchie, Jordan Alexander Groggs, Parker Corey, Jeremiah Raisen | Parker Corey, Jeremiah Raisen |
References
- 1 2 3 Wilson, Sophie (25 March 2015). "Weekly Listening: Earl Sweatshirt, Diana Tribute, Jam City and more". Wireless. Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- 1 2 3 Fox, Killian (22 March 2015). "Jam City: Dream a Garden review – a departure from Jack Latham's glossy debut". Guardian. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ Petridis, Alexis. "Jam City: Dream a Garden review – modern psychedelia with a dark edge". Guardian. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ The Quietus
- ↑ Saxelby, Ruth. "Jam City Is Fighting The System With Love". The Fader. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- 1 2 3 Macpherson, Alex (19 March 2015). "Jam City's songs of resistance are a reaction to 'living under capitalism', says Jack Latham". The National. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ Eede, Christian. "Positive Force: An Interview With Jam City". The Quietus. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ↑ Lindsay, Cam. "We Talked to Jam City About His New Protest Record, the Angry But Still Hopeful 'Dream a Garden'". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ "Kelela - Cut 4 Me (CD, Album)". Discogs.com. 6 April 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ↑ Ravens, Chal (18 February 2015). "Darkest dreaming: Jam City dismantles his world". Fact (UK magazine). The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ "Jam City interview and mix". DJ Magazine. Retrieved 26 April 2015.