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Jungol is the musical vehicle of brothers Josh and Graham Yoder, child hood friend Andres Miller and newest member Mark Garretson. The music they create hangs in the territory of electronic experimental rock, being sometimes moody and ethereal and sometimes loud and complex.
“Much of the respect for Jungol by the Atlanta music community comes from the sheer originality of their songwriting, as well as their impressive technically skilled experimental style.” Performer Magazine
Brothers, and founding members Josh and Graham met Andres in the summer of 1997 and bonded musically from the beginning. Together, they have inhabited Atlanta’s rock scene with various ensembles since their high school years. Mark Garretson is the newest member of Jungol, joining in May of 2012. Former drummer Jason Monseur, joined the brothers from 2003 to 2012. In 2005 Andres Miller went on hiatus and multi-instrumentalist, Zack Varner, joined the group from 2005 to 2009. Andres began to reappear more frequently as a musical guest at Jungol’s Atlanta shows during 2010 and 2011, which has led to the eventual reunion. They’ve toured the southeast relentlessly since forming as a group, and have since expanded nationally with tours up the east coast as well as out west.
After their debut LP received glowing reviews, the band released Places, a 6 song EP unveiled in February 2009, which showcased Jungol’s renewed musical vision consisting of more concise songs with prominent vocals. Places also demonstrated their passion for creating new sounds through the use of samplers, synths, glockenspiel, field recordings and string arrangements. Local blog Ohm Park listed Places as one of the top 10 Atlanta albums released in 2009.
Jungol hasn’t merely captured the attention of critics – on April 30 2010, the band performed before their first sold-out crowd at the Earl in Atlanta GA for the release of their latest full-length album, Over the Sun and Under the Radar. The album marked Jungol’s first effort as a 3-piece and has been lauded by fans and critics alike. The use of unconventional synth sounds and strong vocal melodies drives the songs on OTSAUTR. Jungol followed up the release with a tour up the eastern seaboard before heading back to Atlanta to begin work on new material.
“Over the Sun and Under the Radar presents the refined sound resulting from the immense growth and exploding creativity of a band that has been relentless on Atlanta’s music scene.” The Silver Tongue
In 2011 Jungol stayed busy as usual by putting their efforts into several new releases including a new single called Who’s In Bed as well as a full length concert DVD filmed at the Earl in 2010. They toured part of the year, sharing runs with The Winter Sounds, Today the Moon Tomorrow the Sun and The Zou. Several unique shows took place in their hometown of Atlanta including opening for Echo and the Bunnymen, opening for Free Moral Agents (Featuring Ikey Owens from the Mars Volta) and an acoustic opening set before Gogol Bordello’s show at Center Stage. Jungol’s headlining local concerts continue to be explosive sellout events, dressed with LED lights, theatrics and a crowd of singing fans reluctant to stand still.
Graham’s solo project has also been busy over the last year and a half. Dark Room has shared the stage with several great artists including Baths, Braids, Astronautalis and POLIÇA. Both Jungol and Dark Room also attended and performed at the 2012 SXSW in Austin TX.
In March of 2012 Jungol released a very special 16 minute piece of music. Dust: A Collection of Forgotten Sounds is a Jungol time capsule of sorts. The bulk of this material was created in the basement of Andres’ parent’s house between 2001 and 2003. At that time they found themselves digging a little deeper into ambient music and began creating loops and layering soundscapes using mostly guitars and a cheap Casio keyboard. In January of 2012 these sounds were rediscovered, remastered and deemed ready for some fresh ears. The guys are currently continuing their work on the next full-length Jungol album as well as a coinciding video project.
"..the band has steadily created a buzz by consistently making solid music that garnered the attention through word of mouth, gleaned acknowledgement and attracted a strong, devoted fanbase. With an impressive following, including many of the fellow musicians in the city, Jungol's reputation grew organically. "
Nadia Lelutiu - Performer Magazine (FEATURED band JUNE 2010)
"Jungol's movement continues to gain momentum and they have done nothing but accelerate that momentum with Over the Sun and Under the Radar. The album stays true to Jungol's indefinable experimental path...thriving tribal beats, soaring guitar riffs, electro pop power and skyrocketing and passionate vocals that will no doubt carry Jungol and Over the Sun and Under the Radar to the glory that they both undoubtedly deserve.."
Adam Keen - Beatlanta
"Having established a solid loyal fan base up and down the east coast with their energetic hyper kinetic stage shows, as well as having the support of local radio stations like 99X, they recently released their new album Over the SunUnder the Radar and to a sold out crowd at The Earl."
B-Dirty - MyDailyThread
"I interviewed Jungol at the Earl just prior to their performance the night of their CD release show for Over The Sun, And Under The Radar. By the time the second band was mid-set, the place was brimming with people from wall to wall, all eager to hear the talented trio’s new material. After reviewing their last album, Places, I already knew that between the hypnotizing vocals and skillful melodies their new album would be a smash among the crowd."
Kris Melton - Rock Fist
"They have found a way to distill all of their knowledge, built upon years and years of sonic experimentation, into sharply focused pop with an uncompromising quantity of artistic depth.."
Davy Minor - Ohmpark
"On its fourth full-length album, Over the Sun and Under the Radar, Jungol has embraced that electronic side introduced on its Places EP.."
Alex Dimitropoulos - Flagpole
"Brothers Josh and Graham Yoder share the stage in equally incredible distinction, switching off on instruments, never allowing one to take more of the spotlight over the other. From what I read in other reviews and interviews, they give a great amount of value to the writing process, and it shows. Jason on drums adds the perfect amount of backbone to his intensely creative band mates and together, the three of them manage to pump out music that has only a few can create. Their creative process and ability shines through with exceptional brilliance and the music they make both inspires and provokes."
Beatlanta - Beatlanta
"With the recent unveiling of their
self-produced EP Places, Jungol's
music is gaining some serious
headway in Atlanta complete with
screaming fans, blushing girls and
tours up and down the East Coast."
Christina Belknap - Southeast Performer 2009
"If you’re looking for the next band
to make an impression on the
Atlanta music scene, look no further.
The Jungol’s concoction of futuristic
accents meshed with their indie
rock backbone creates a sound of
today with a hint of tomorrow."
Kris Melton - Rockfist Reviews
“With so-called neoprog fading and groups like Ohm, Mars Volta, the Izz, and other cutting edge players moving back in, talent and erudition re-enter the arena, and it's more than obvious Jungol has been woodshedding like crazy.. This, ladies and gentlemen, is what made the greats great.."
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Mark S. Tucker - Fame Review
"The sound is characteristic of much of the indie and progressive rock popular today, appealing to urban hipster types with a penchant for vocal effects. Jungol has the mass appeal of the The Killers, with something of a radio friendly vibe, but in keeping with their artistic integrity."
Alex Borsody - Jamebase.com
"Despite little media recognition, prog rock is alive and well. Young, talented bands such as Atlanta's Liquid Jungle are as influenced by King Crimson's jagged attack as U2's grander arena-rock tendencies and, most importantly, have the chops to pull off that dynamic mix."
creative loafing - Creative Loafing
