Jakob (band)

Jakob
OriginNapier, New Zealand
GenresPost-rock, Post-metal
Years active1998–present
LabelsThe Mylene Sheath
SpinoffsDesbot
MembersJeff Boyle
Maurice Beckett
Jason Johnston
Websitejakob.co.nz

Jakob is a New Zealand post-rock band, based in the Hawkes Bay city of Napier.[1] The band consists of guitarist Jeff Boyle, bassist Maurice Beckett, and drummer Jason Johnston.[1] They have been compared to such bands as Mogwai, Sonic Youth, and High Dependency Unit, though they largely eschew any vocals or samples in their songs.

  1. ^ a b Hill, Rebecca Barry (1 December 2006). "Trio takes solace in the Bay life". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 8 May 2012.