Jacob Butler
Jacob Butler | |
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| Born | March 29, 1982 Mount Gambier, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Appearances on Australian Idol and The X Factor Australia |
Jacob Butler (born 29 March 1982) is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician specializing in pop and rock genres. He is recognized for his appearances on Australian Idol and The X Factor Australia. His first album, Reason, initially launched in Europe in 2012, followed by releases in Australia and New Zealand on 16 August 2013.
Career
Butler first gained widespread attention in 2005 during the inaugural season of The X Factor (Australia), where he was the fourth contestant to be eliminated. Two years later, in 2007, he advanced to the live performance rounds on Australian Idol, ultimately placing eighth.
In 2009, Butler independently introduced his debut single "Coma" via Lions Share Recordings, reaching number nine on the Australian AIR Charts. The track was used in promotional campaigns for the TV show Neighbours, where Butler also appeared as a guest performer in 2010. He showcased "Coma" live on several platforms, including the 2009 Channel Seven Perth Telethon and Mornings with Kerri-Anne. That same year, he released a digital EP titled 'Coma Remixes,' featuring remixes by Australian DJ LowKiss, and performed at Melbourne’s 'Radar Showcase Gig'.
In 2010, Butler issued a limited edition physical CD version of the "Coma LP," which included previously unreleased songs. The following year, he recorded his album Reason with producer Richard Stolz at Sing Sing Studios and L.U.C.A Sound Studios located in Melbourne.
By 2012, Butler had broadened his reach internationally, securing record deals with Very Us Records covering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland; V2 Records for Benelux; Universal Music in Poland and Bulgaria; Bill Berg Entertainment across Scandinavia; EMI for Greece and Cyprus; and The David Gresham Company in South Africa. His single "Come My Way" received a Top 5 nomination in the Alternative Music category at the 2012 MusicOz Awards, attained number 47 on German mainstream radio airplay charts, and was featured in an Australian advertisement for Warner Bros. Movie World. Additionally, the song was preloaded onto Sony Xperia Billabong edition smartphones.
That year also marked Butler’s victory in the "Unsigned Only Music Competition" within the adult album alternative category for "Mind Waltz," a track co-written with Ben Stolz. Finnish producer Jukka Backlund crafted a 'Euro Radiomix' version of Butler’s single "Ukok," which was released as a bonus track in August 2012.
In October 2012, Butler embarked on a promotional tour through Germany, Sweden, and Poland, including an album launch event held at the Australian embassy in Stockholm. On 7 July 2013, he independently directed and released the music video for "Kites," filmed at scenic locations such as Lake Lucerne and Mount Pilatus in Switzerland.
Ahead of its official release, Magic 89.9 FM hosted an exclusive listener event in Port Lincoln during August 2013 to preview Butler’s album. Upon its release on 16 August 2013, Reason debuted at number 15 on the Australian iTunes ‘Alternative Album’ Chart. The album was made available both digitally and as a physical CD through JB Hi-Fi and other independent retailers under a licensing agreement with Red Rebel Music.
Butler’s subsequent single "Get Right Round" was released in February 2014 after his management encouraged him to keep the song rather than offering it to another artist. This track is included on the Deluxe Edition of Reason, which became available on iTunes from 10 October 2014.
Albums
- Reason – Released in Europe, 2012
- Reason – Released in Australia and New Zealand, 2013
- Reason Deluxe Edition – Issued in 2014
Singles
- Coma – 2009
- Come My Way – 2012
- Ukok – 2012
- Mind Waltz – 2012
- Kites – 2013
- Get Right Round – 2014
Music Videos
- Coma – Directed by Matt Hart, 2009
- Come My Way – Directed by Jacob Butler, 2012
- Ukok – Directed by Jacob Butler, 2012
- Kites – Directed by Jacob Butler, 2013
Personal life
Jacob Butler was born in Mount Gambier and subsequently relocated to Port Lincoln and Adelaide. He wed Paula Lucarelli, who serves as Publicity Manager at Network Ten, on 24 March 2013 in Melbourne, where the couple currently lives.