Soul comes equipped with a number intrinsic values: authenticity, emotion, honesty.
Jakil take these values, fuse it with a glamorous pop vision and more than a hint of funk.
Born in Edinburgh but now based in London, the band like to aim big – discussing influences recently, the group namechecked everyone from Michael Jackson to Fleetwood Mac.
Clearly, they aren't interested in being a cult proposition. Selling out the Barfly in London earlier this year, Jakil have already gained a dogged cult following.
New single 'Istanbul' drops on September 28th via Sticky Lips Music, and Clash is able to premiere the accompanying video. An old fashioned performance clip, the stylistic influences are rooted in the 80s video age.
Expect dance routines, lots of colours and bags of energy…
Catch Jakil at London's Sebright Arms on September 29th.
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