Jerkcurb
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27 February 1992
Jerkcurb | |
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.jpg) Jerkcurb (2023) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Jacob Read 27 February 1992 Denmark Hill, South East London, England |
| Genres | Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Dream pop |
| Instruments | vocals, guitar, bass, piano |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Label | Handsome Dad Records |
| Member of | Horsey, Findom |
| Website | |
Jacob Read (born 1992) known professionally as Jerkcurb is an English musician, illustrator and animator. [1]
Jacob Read was born in 1992 in Denmark Hill, South East London,[2] to artist parents, an American mother and English father.[3] He is Ashkenazi Jewish through his mother but not practicing.[4]
As well as being a musician, Read is an illustrator and animator, having studied at Kingston School of Art from 2011 to 2014.[5] He has worked with the Tate Britain art gallery on two occasions, including being commissioned to create an animation for an exhibition on art in World War 1.[6][7] His drawings have often been linked to his music as well as serving as the artwork for each of his musical releases.
In 2022 Read collaborated with Danish fashion label Wood Wood to design a clothing line.[8]
Read is a childhood friend and neighbour of London musician Archie Marshall, better known as King Krule.[9][10] Marshall shouted out Read's name in the live release of his song 'Rock Bottom' released in 2021.[5] He began the song with the words: "This next song is dedicated to a Mr. Jacob Read".[11]