Juice (Australian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 in Sydney, Australia |
| Founder | Amarnath Jones, Krishna Jones, Lucius Borich, David Kyle |
| Defunct | 1996 (initial disbandment) |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Juice was an Australian funk metal ensemble established in 1991 by siblings Amarnath and Krishna Jones (handling guitar and vocals), alongside drummer Lucius Borich and bassist David Kyle. Their initial album, Wine of Life (1994), secured a position within the top 50 on the ARIA Charts. Their debut EP, Movin' On, garnered a nomination for Best Independent Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 1994.
1991–1996: Juice
Originating in Sydney in 1991, Juice blended elements of hard rock and funk, featuring Amarnath and Krishna Jones on guitars and vocals, Lucius Borich on drums, and David Kyle on bass. Their sound melded hard funk, intense rock, psychedelic influences, and soul, situating them amid Australia’s vibrant pub-rock circuit alongside groups such as d.i.g., Swoop, and Def FX. Their father, Phil Jones (also known as Shiva Shankar Jones), was a prominent musician associated with the 1960s band The Unknown Blues and the progressive rock outfit Quintessence. Lucius Borich is the son of guitarist Kevin Borich.
In 1993, Juice toured in support of established bands including Hoodoo Gurus and INXS, releasing their first EP Movin' On in April. This release was nominated for Best Independent Release at the 1994 ARIA Awards. Their debut full-length album, Wine of Life, arrived in April 1994 via Polydor Records and featured singles such as "Skyhigh" and "Paper World." Before the album launch, David Kyle exited the group and was succeeded by Ben Rosen on bass. Early in 1995, Lucius Borich departed to establish the stoner rock band The Hanging Tree; Chris Simms took over drumming duties. During this timeframe, Juice supported tours with Radiohead and The Tea Party. They issued the single "Never Enough" in June 1995 followed by the EP Fractured in September. Simon Cox later replaced Simms on drums before the band's dissolution in early 1996.
1998–present: Post Juice music careers
Following their breakup, former members of Juice embarked on diverse musical ventures. In 1998, Lucius Borich joined forces with Flynn Gower to form the progressive rock group Cog. Meanwhile, Amarnath and Krishna Jones launched the acoustic blues-rock project Juggernaut in 1999, releasing three EPs—Million Miles from Home (1999), Better Than Everyone (2000), and Head in the Clouds (2004)—alongside the album Burn. Krishna contributed as co-writer to the screenplay of the short film The Host (2001). In 2002, he produced nu-metal act Beacon, which included Emelyn Walters from The Hanging Tree. Juggernaut's track "Bubbleman" received an honourable mention at the 2004 International Songwriting Competition. Krishna released a solo album titled Razor's Edge in 2007. Ben Rosen undertook remix projects for artists like Marilyn Manson and Grinspoon and founded The Gunnery, an audio company based in Singapore.
On 29 May 2010, original members Krishna Jones, Amarnath Jones, Lucius Borich, and David Kyle reunited for a live show at The Beach Road Hotel—their first performance together since Kyle’s departure in 1994. This event sparked a reformation of the band that culminated in their 2019 album release titled Signs.
Band members
- Krishna Jones – lead vocals, guitar (1991–2018)
- Amarnath Jones – guitar, vocals (1991–2018)
- Lucius Borich – drums (1991–2018)
- David Kyle – bass guitar (1991–1994, 2010, 2018)
- Ben Rosen – bass guitar (1995–1996)
- Simon Cox – drums (1996)
Studio albums
| Album Title | Album Information | Highest Chart Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | ||
| Wine of Life |
|
42 |
| Fractured |
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— |
| Signs |
|
— |
Extended plays
| EP Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Movin' On |
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Singles
| Single Title | Release Year | Peak Chart Position | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | |||
| "Don't Give It Up" | 1993 | 89 | Wine of Life |
| "Skyhigh" / "Own Thing" | 1994 | — | |
| "Paper World" | — | ||
| "Lonely" | — |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are held annually by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) to honor outstanding accomplishments across all Australian music genres since their inception in 1987.
! |- | 1994 | Movin' On | Best Independent Release | |-
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