Charming and emotive performance by a very talented musician. First time at Castle & Falcon, really great venue in the heart of Balsall Heath. Loved it.
Posted by Matthew on 29/03/2019
Julia Jacklin, The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham - 28th March 2019
Since the release of her breakthrough debut album Don't Let The Kids Win (2016), Jacklin has earned widespread international acclaim for her deeply personal and beautifully crafted music. Her follow-up records, Crushing (2019) and PRE PLEASURE (2022), further established her as one of the leading voices in contemporary independent music, with the latter reaching No.2 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart. Across her career, she has received multiple ARIA Awards and numerous nominations, while earning praise from leading publications including Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, NME, MOJO and Uncut for her sharp lyricism, emotional depth and ability to turn life's complexities into songs that resonate deeply with listeners.
A compelling and charismatic live performer, Julia Jacklin has built a devoted global audience through sold-out headline shows and appearances at some of the world's most prestigious festivals, including Glastonbury, Primavera Sound, Austin City Limits, Pitchfork Music Festival and Laneway Festival. She has toured and shared stages with artists including Mitski, Lana Del Rey, Courtney Barnett and Faye Webster, further cementing her reputation as one of modern indie music's most respected artists. Now entering a new chapter with 4AD, Julia Jacklin continues to push her songwriting forward while remaining one of the most distinctive and celebrated voices in contemporary music.