Warm Jets
| Company type | Group or band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Louis Jones, Paul Noble, Ed Grimshaw |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Indie pop music |
Warm Jets were an indie pop group from the United Kingdom, notable for securing two singles and one album within the UK top 40 charts during 1998. Their moniker was derived from Brian Eno's 1973 record, Here Come the Warm Jets.
History
The band originated in 1995, founded by Louis Jones, Paul Noble (previously a member of Eat), and Ed Grimshaw. Early in 1996, they signed a contract with This Way Up records. Bassist Colleen Browne, who had played with Pale Saints, Parachute Men, and Rialto, joined from 1995 until her departure in 1997, after which Aki Shibahara took over bass duties.
After releasing their initial EP, Autopia, the group received favorable press coverage and secured prominent support performances and festival slots, including an arena tour alongside Blur. In early 1998, they participated in NME's yearly tour spotlighting emerging artists.
Their only full-length album, Future Signs (1998), was mixed by Glyn Johns and featured the UK top forty singles "Never Never" and "Hurricane".
The band came under tabloid scrutiny due to frontman Louis Jones's romantic involvement with DJ Zoë Ball, as well as frequent references by media figure Paul Kaye through his alter ego Dennis Pennis.
Following Paul Noble's exit, guitarist Alex Lee, known for his work with Strangelove and Blue Aeroplanes, was brought on for live performances. The ensemble dissolved shortly after losing their contract with Island Records.
Line-up
- Louis Jones – vocals, guitar
- Paul Noble – guitar, keyboards (temporarily substituted by Alex Lee during tours)
- Craig 'Ed' Grimshaw – drums, keyboards
- Colleen Browne – bass, backing vocals (1995–1997)
- Aki Shibahara – bass, backing vocals (from 1997)
Albums
- Future Signs (1998), This Way Up – reached UK No. 40
Singles
- Autopia EP (1996), This Way Up
- "Never Never" (1997), This Way Up
- "Move Away" EP (1997), This Way Up – UK No. 90
- "Hurricane" (1997), This Way Up
- "Never Never" (1998), This Way Up – UK No. 37
- "Hurricane" (1998), Island – UK No. 34