Did somebody say he's like the new Dylan? Possibly. But Bugg is far more than a wannabe: he started to write songs at the age of 14, played at Glastonbury when he was 17. Released his first album at 18. And just last year, he released his second album Shangri la which was produced by Rick Rubin. Wild guitars, haunting vocals and strong songs such as “What Doesn't Kill You” and "Slumville Sunrise" are just some of the things you’ll be able to discover on this album.
His voice invests ballads (“Me and You”), finger-picked reflections (“Kitchen Table”, "A Song About Love") and lonesome reveries ("Pine Trees", “Storm Passes Away”) with surprising authority.
Despite the first impression, Jake Bugg’s songs prove that this young man wasn't born into the wrong era. He wouldn't prefer to hang out with Dylan, Hendrix, The Beatles or Donovan. No, Bugg makes contemporary music. Even though his old heroes manage to shimmer through in songs like “There's a Beast and We All Feed It” or “Kingpin”, Jake Bugg manages to unite retrospective and modern coolness.