The Jungle Giants

The Jungle Giants
The Jungle Giants performing in 2019
The Jungle Giants performing in 2019
Background information
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Years active2011–present
LabelsAmplifier Music
Members
  • Sam Hales
  • Cesira Aitken
  • Andrew Dooris
  • Keelan Bijker
Websitewww.thejunglegiants.com Edit this at Wikidata

The Jungle Giants are an Australian indie rock band from Brisbane, Queensland, who formed in 2011.

The band have released four full-length albums and two EPs. Their fourth studio album, Love Signs, was released on 23 July 2021.

Career

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2011–2012: Early years and EPs

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All four members of The Jungle Giants attended Mansfield State High School in Mansfield, Brisbane. [citation needed] Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist, Sam Hales and Cesira Aitken (Lead Guitarist) played in one band and, bassist, Andrew Dooris and Keelan Bijker (Drummer) in another.

After completing school in 2009, Hales worked two jobs to fund a debut self-titled EP, which was recorded with local producer, Yanto Browning at Airlock Studios in January 2011. [citation needed] Hales contributed drums, as well as vocals and guitar on the EP, with Aitken on guitar and Dooris on bass, before recruiting Bijker to complete the band. The EP was released independently in March 2011. The Jungle Giants EP contained lead single "Mr. Polite", which was picked up by Triple J Unearthed and led to widespread national touring in support of established Australian bands Ball Park Music, Boy and Bear and Last Dinosaurs.

The band's follow-up EP, She's a Riot, was released via Create/Control on 27 July 2012, drawing on life experiences and telling stories of friendships and relationships in Hales' life. In late 2012, The Jungle Giants supported Last Dinosaurs' national Satellites tour with Twinsy. This was followed by an early 2013 tour with Two Door Cinema Club, playing a series of concerts throughout Australia along with The Vaccines. On 26 January 2013, single "She's a Riot" ranked 83rd on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2012.[1]

2013–2014: Learn to Exist

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Main article: Learn to Exist

In May 2013, The Jungle Giants released "I Am What You Want Me to Be", the first track from their debut album Learn to Exist which was released 30 August 2013.[2] The band toured Australia to celebrate the release which included both headline performances and appearances at Splendour In The Grass 2013 & Spin Off Festival.[3] The album received positive reception overall. It was a featured album on national radio station Triple J in the week leading up to the release. The band extended the tour due to popular demand with extra shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.[4]

In 2014, the Jungle Giants performed on the national Big Day Out touring festival alongside acts such as Arcade Fire and Pearl Jam. They were also announced shortly afterwards to perform on the national regional touring festival Groovin' the Moo in April & May 2014, which includes performances by Dizzee Rascal, Disclosure, and Karnivool. The band additionally announced headline performances as part of the "Tuss Tour" that will take place shortly prior to their Groovin' The Moo performances, performing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.[5]

2015–2018: Speakerzoid and Quiet Ferocity

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Main article: Speakerzoid

In August 2015, the band released their second studio album Speakerzoid.

In May 2017, their song "Come and Be Alone with Me" was featured in the trailer video for series 3 of Casual.

In July 2017, they released their third studio album, Quiet Ferocity.[6] which spawned the singles "Feel the Way I Do", "On Your Way Down", "Bad Dream" and "Used to Be in Love". At the 2018 AIR Awards, the album won Best Independent Album or EP.[7]

2019–2021: Love Signs

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Main article: Love Signs

On 8 July 2019, the Jungle Giants released the song "Heavy Hearted".[8] In January 2020, the song polled at number 8 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2019, and became their first single to chart inside the ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart.[9] On 17 January 2020, they released the single "Sending Me Ur Loving",[10] which peaked at number 55 on the ARIA Singles Chart in February 2021.[9]

On 24 May 2021, the band announced their fourth studio album, Love Signs. Love Signs was released on 23 July 2021.[11]

2022–present: fifth studio album

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On 10 March 2023, the band released "Trippin' Up"; the first taste of the band's upcoming fifth studio record.[12]

Band members

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  • Sam Hales – vocals, guitar, lead songwriter, producer
  • Cesira Aitken – lead guitar
  • Andrew Dooris – bass
  • Keelan Bijker – drums

The band members went to school together, at Mansfield State High School.[13]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[14]
Learn to Exist 12
Speakerzoid
  • Released: 7 August 2015
  • Label: Amplifire (AMP005/AMP006)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 25
Quiet Ferocity
  • Released: 7 July 2017
  • Label: Amplifire (AMP009)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 11
Love Signs
  • Released: 23 July 2021
  • Label: Amplifire (AMP0024)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 1

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title EP details Peak chart positions
AUS
The Jungle Giants
  • Released: 1 July 2011
  • Label: The Jungle Giants (independent)
  • Format: CD, digital download
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She's a Riot
  • Released: 27 July 2012
  • Label: Create/Control (CC0000009)
  • Format: CD, digital download
 —[A]

Singles

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List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[9] 		NZ
Hot
[16]
"Mr Polite"[17] 2011 — — The Jungle Giants
"No One Needs to Know"[19] — —
"She's a Riot"[20][21] 2012 — — She's a Riot
"You've Got Something"[22] — —
"I Am What You Want Me to Be"[23] 2013 — — Learn to Exist
"Skin to Bone"[24] — —
"A Pair of Lovers"[25] 2014 — —
"Every Kind of Way"[26] 2015 — — Speakerzoid
"Kooky Eyes"[27] — —
"Creepy Cool"[28] 2016 — —
"Devil's Play"[29] — —
"Feel the Way I Do" 2017 — —
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[18]
 Quiet Ferocity
"On Your Way Down" — —
"Bad Dream" — —
"Used to Be in Love" 2018 — —
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[18]
"Heavy Hearted" 2019 61 — Love Signs
"Sending Me Ur Loving"[32] 2020 55 40
"In Her Eyes"[34] — —
"Treat You Right"[35] 2021 — —
"Love Signs"[36] — 33
"When You Feel Like This"
(with Hermitude)[37] 		2022 — — Mirror Mountain
"Trippin Up"[12] 2023 — — TBA
"Rakata"
(with Renee)[38] 		— —

Other certified songs

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List of other certified songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
"Come and Be Along with Me" 2013 — Learn to Exist
"Quiet Ferocity" 2017 — Quiet Ferocity

Notes

  1. ^ She's a Riot did not enter the ARIA Top 100 Albums Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Hitseekers Chart.[15]

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (colloquially known as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards ceremony to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's independent music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Themselves Best Independent Artist Nominated [39][40]
Quiet Ferocity Best Independent Album Won
"Feel the Way I Do" Best Independent Single / EP Nominated
The Jungle Giants / Quiet Ferocity Breakthrough Independent Artist Nominated
2020 "Heavy Hearted" Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP Won [41][42]
2021 Sending Me Ur Loving Independent Song of the Year Nominated [43][44]
Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single Nominated
2022[45] Love Signs Independent Album of the Year Nominated [46]
Best Independent Pop Album or EP Nominated
2023 Love Signs (Remixes) Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP Nominated [47][48]
2024 "Trippin' Up" Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single Nominated [49]

ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards are annual awards, which recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 "Heavy Hearted" Song of the Year Nominated [50]
2021 Konstantin Kersting for Love Signs by The Jungle Giants Engineer of the Year Nominated [51]

Queensland Music Awards

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The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are a series of annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[52]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only) Ref.
2013 Themselves / "I Am What You Want Me to Be" People's Choice Award Most Popular Group Won [53][54]
2018 Quiet Ferocity Album of the Year Won [55]
2019 "Used to Be in Love" Rock Song of the Year Won [56]
2020 "Heavy Hearted" Song of the Year Won [57]
Pop Song of the Year
2022 Love Signs Album of the Year Won [58]

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