Jack Skuller
American musician
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Jack Skuller is an American singer-songwriter and the lead singer of indie rock band the Skullers.
Jack Skuller | |
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 Skuller recording in the Forest of Chaos in October 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, rockabilly, blues |
| Occupations | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Label | Bar/None |
| Website | jackskuller |
History
Skuller was born in New York, and started writing songs and performing in school talent shows in Weehawken, New Jersey, at eight years old.[1] He credits watching his father play in New York City as an early inspiration for making a career in music.[2] As an eight grader, he participated in a three-night Simon & Garfunkel tribute show in New York City, as well as in the Hoboken Arts and Music Festival,[3] where co-founder of Bar/None Records Glenn Morrow saw him performing and signed him. He released "Love Is a Drum" with Bar/None on 7-inch vinyl and digital download on April 20, 2010. It features Nada Surf drummer Ira Elliot and production by Daniel Rey.[4] Skuller also made a cameo that year in a Supercute! music video.[5] [6] In 2012, he appeared in the Disney Channel's musical talent competition The Next BIG Thing with mentors Cher Lloyd, Ross Lynch and Laura Marano, where he was billed as a "modern rock and pop singer and songwriter."[7] Skuller went on a fifteen-city tour with Radio Disney. [8]
In 2014, Skuller signed with Mint 400 Records and released the single "Tell Me Your Heart", described as an "early '60s-inspired tune".[9][2] That year, he was also awarded the Holly Prize at the Songwriter's Hall of Fame.[8] Skuller appears on several Mint 400 Records compilations, including 2015's In a Mellow Tone, and 2016's Guitar Rebel: A Tribute to Link Wray, which contains a "rumbly version" of "Slinky."[10]
In late 2016, Skuller was joined by drummer Gabriel Scholis-Fernandez and bassist Luigi Sardi to form the Skullers. They play a modern blend of rock with blues based grooves.[11] Their debut EP Meet the Skullers was self-released on October 6, 2017.[12][13][8] The EP was produced by Joel Hamilton.[13] The Skullers performed at the North Jersey Indie Rock Festival on September 23, 2017.[14]
In 2018, the Skullers released a cover of Richard Hell's version of "I'm Your Man" for the charity Career Gear, and performed at the Hoboken Holiday Banding Concert.[15][16]
Discography
Albums
- The Early Years (2016)
EPs
- Sun Studio Sessions (2016)
- Meet the Skullers (2017)
Songs
- "Love Is a Drum" (2010)
- "Tell Me Your Heart" (2014)
- "Can You See Me?" (2014)
- "Hard To Want" (2014)
- "Pressure Face" (2017)
Appearing on
- Patchwork (2014)
- 1967 (2015)
- In a Mellow Tone (2015)
- Guitar Rebel: A Tribute to Link Wray (2016)
