Jacob's Mouse
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Headquarters | Bury St Edmunds , England |
| Products | Indie rock music |
Jacob's Mouse was an indie rock trio originating from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, composed of twin brothers Hugo and Jebb Boothby handling guitar and bass, alongside Sam Marsh who performed as the vocalist and drummer.
History
The group came together at the age of 11, initially performing cover songs before shifting their focus to original compositions inspired by musicians featured on John Peel's radio program. Their band name was inspired by a pet belonging to a family cousin.
Their first release, The Dot EP, earned the distinction of 'single of the week' from Sounds. They opened for notable bands such as Nirvana, Carter USM, and Senseless Things. Their debut album, No Fish Shop Parking, launched on their self-established label Blithering Idiot, garnered critical praise and received airplay on BBC Radio 1, including two sessions recorded for Peel in 1992.
Following a contract with Wiiija, they embarked on a tour supporting Babes in Toyland. The Ton Up EP was released in 1992, coinciding with a U.S. agreement with Frontier Records. Their sophomore album, I'm Scared (1993), was awarded a four-star rating by Select.
In 1994, the band issued a compilation titled Wryly Smilers. Their third studio album, Rubber Room, appeared in 1995 prior to their dissolution later that year. After the breakup, Marsh pursued recording under The Machismo's name and participated in the hardcore punk ensemble Volunteers before establishing the dub project Zen Reggae Masters.
Albums
- No Fish Shop Parking (1991), Blithering Idiot
- I'm Scared (1993), Wiiija
- Wryly Smilers (1994), Wiiija – compilation of EPs and singles
- Rubber Room (1995), Wiiija
Singles/EPs
- The Dot EP (1990), Liverish
- Ton Up EP (1992), Wiiija
- "Company News" (1992), Rough Trade Single Club – featuring two covers of World Domination Enterprises tracks
- "Good" (1993), Wiiija
- "Group Of 7" (1993), Wiiija
- "Ton of Scum" (1993), Wiiija
- "Fandango Widewheels" (1994), Wiiija
- "Hawaiian Vice" (1994), Wiiija
Split releases/compilation appearances
- "Tumbleswan" included on Submerge No. 4 EP (1992)
- "Kettle" featured on Ablaze! #10 EP (1993)