Jacob

Jacob is an indie, punk and rock band from the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, based in Wollongong. The band forms in 2013 and is known for a pop-punk sound, with earlier line-ups leaning more toward melodic hardcore.

Line-up and history

The group includes vocalist Ruairi Burns, guitarist and vocalist Andrew Jago, guitarist and vocalist Jamie Manny, drummer Stuart Magill and touring bassist Kristian Buncher. A previous incarnation features vocalist Chris Young. The band begins with a three-track demo, Time to Get Up, released in 2013.

Releases

Jacob releases its debut album, Keep Growing Old, independently in 2015. A self-titled album follows in 2016, and Show Me Some Passion appears in 2018 as the band’s first release on Resist Records.