Jane’s Party Announce New EP ‘Wild In The Woods’ In Advance Of N. American Tour Supporting Tom Odell, In Denver 10/20 Gothic Theatre

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JANE’S PARTY ANNOUNCE NEW EPTHE BEST OF WILD IN THE WOODS VOL. 1 OUT NOVEMBER 6

COMPILATION OF LIVE SONGS CAPTURED

IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS – PRE-SAVE HERE

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SUPPORTING TOM ODELL

KICKS OFF NEXT MONDAY

Today, revered indie rock outfit Jane’s Party announced their new EP, The Best of Wild in the Woods Vol. 1for a November 6 release, dropping first single Dirty Work (feat. Danica)” – a cover of Steely Dan’s 1972 seminal track. The announce comes a week prior to the Toronto quartet hitting the road across North America supporting acclaimed UK songwriter Tom Odell [all dates below]. Pre-save The Best of Wild in the Woods Vol. 1.

In an effort to overcome the obstacles faced by artists during the pandemic, Jane’s Party came up with a creative way to bring back much-missed live performances. Their Wild in the Woods YouTube series acted as a platform to be able to continue creating music, while offering their peers a space to share their work in a collaborative effort. JP’s signature electric show was transformed as they turned unlikely outdoor spaces into mesmerizing performance venues. Wild in the Woods 1, and later Wild in the Woods 2, produced a unique and flexible opportunity to create art with some of their most respected Canadian music colleagues, including Danica KNick Rose (Dwayne Gretsky), Tally Ferraro (Ferraro) and Skye Wallace, all offering different genres and styles. Now, listeners can experience the magic of this in audio streaming format across DSPs.

We have so many talented friends in our little circle that WitW became a great vehicle to collaborate and showcase some of them,” says JP vocalist and keyboardist Jeffrey Giles. “I remember playing ‘Dirty Work’ with Danica next to the Humber River in Toronto and having hikers and passersby all stop to enjoy the impromptu live performance in their backyard. Part of being a musician is making the most of your circumstances. In this case we had limited resources but an intense drive to create and perform. ‘The Best of Wild in The Woods, Vol. 1’ captures music in its purest form, where catharsis, ingenuity, and collaboration take place (literally) in nature.”

Adds guitarist and vocalist Tom Ionescu, “Aside from its instantly recognizable chorus, ‘Dirty Work’ has some of the greatest verses of all time. I remember talking with our guest singer Danica about that very thing in preparation for this Wild in the Woods session. Getting a mobile and reliable outdoor recording rig had been a challenge, and ‘Dirty Work’ was the first session we felt confident enough to invite a guest out for. Constantly checking battery levels and triple-checking all the cable connections was definitely top of mind, and then as soon as we pressed record, we had to forget any of that was happening and focus on the performance.”

Jane’s Party recently announced a North American tour spanning 18 cities supporting BRITs Critics Choice winner and popular singer-songwriter Tom Odell. The tour kicks off in Toronto at the legendary Massey Hall on October 2, and wraps up in Vancouver at The Orpheum on October 29, hitting most-ever major U.S market in between. Jane’s Party last supported Odell in 2019 when they joined him on a massively popular European run.

2023 North American Tour Dates w/ Tom Odell:

10/02 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall

10/04 – Montreal, PQ @ Place Bell

10/06 – Washington, DC @ Howard Theatre

10/07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts

10/09 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live

10/10 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel

10/13 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall

10/14 – Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre

10/15 – Nashville, TN @ 3rd & Lindsley

10/17 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman

10/18 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

10/20 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre

10/21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Commonwealth Room

10/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

10/24 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore

10/26 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

10/28 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox

10/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theatre

The Best of Wild in the Woods Vol.1 Tracklist:01. Intro02. Somebody To Love (feat. Skye Wallace)03. Straight From The Heart (feat. Skye Wallace)04. Baby I’m Yours (feat. Tally Ferraro)05. Daydream (live)06. I Saw The Light (feat. Nick Rose)07. ‘Til You Got Yours (feat. Nick Rose)08. Dirty Work (feat. Danica K)09. The Woods Never Sleep (Outro)

About Jane’s Party:

Jane’s Party’s output over the past decade-plus showcases a sonic palette even most established bands would beg for. Their 2011 self-titled EP and 2013 sophomore full-length, Hot Noise, built on the breezy folk-rock base of The Garage Sessions with more energy, electricity, and eclecticism. 2016’s Tunnel Visions pushed further into electro-pop territory with vibe-heavy textures that could tempt anyone onto a dancefloor while 2019’s Casual Island welcomed a diverse group of guest artists for some compelling collaborations rooted in polished pop rock with hooks for days. But while Jane’s Party has experimented with different sounds and styles, influences and eras, the sonic identity that first emerged with The Garage Sessions has remained: simple-but-substantial melodies, rich, multi-part harmonies, and a mastery of musical dynamism.

Their effortless penchant for catchy pop melodies rich with substance has made them sought-after for feature spots and syncs across pretty much every creative medium. They’ve had songs placed in films and series like Saving HopeBurden of TruthKim’s Convenience, and Hockey Night in Canada; been commissioned for custom compositions for popular TV and podcast networks; and earned impressive engagement numbers across their various social media channels – including over 50 million streams of viral hit “Daydream.”

The quartet’s first feature-length musical special, 2020’s The Marshmallow Revue, was their catalyst to testing the feasibility of outdoor recording. With this variety show, Jane’s Party invited fans into their authentic world with music, humour and their true personalities. Drummer Zach Sutton described 2021’s Wild In The Woods as, “part musical experiment, part wilderness therapy, and a whole ton of fun. This was filmed during a time of take out food, CP24 news updates, and virtual rock and roll. ‘Wild in the Woods’ brings our show to the world’s best stage: nature.” They were joined by artists Ewan Currie, Danica, Tally Ferraro, Skye Wallace and Nick Rose. 2022’s Wild In The Woods 2 brought on Shad, pHoenix, Tom Moffett, Carolina East, and Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo.

They’ve shared stages with the likes of Odell, Arkells, Tokyo Police Club, LIGHTS, Lord Huron, and Manic Street Preachers. That’s in addition to official slots at dozens of taste-making music festivals on multiple continents. Fittingly, that live, four-on-the-floor energy is what drives their latest studio album, 2022’s Live Again, and now the band – not to mention their ever-growing following – relish the opportunity to once again be reciprocating some love in live performance.

Jane’s Party was hand-selected to join the Symphonic Distribution roster when the American independent music distribution and marketing company made their official launch in the Canadian market, now based in Montreal. The seasoned band will only stop when that feeling starts to fade, but Jane’s Party just keeps getting better while remaining consistent, compelling, and true to their original goal of sharing their songs with the world. And if their latest output is any indication, they’re still having a damn good time doing it.

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