Jarryd James Klapper(born December 1984, inBrisbane) is an Australian singer, songwriter and record producer who performs asJarryd James.[1]He released his debut single "Do You Remember"on 30 January 2015,[2]which peaked at No. 2 on theARIA Singles Chart.[3]His debut album,Thirty One,also reached No. 2 on the related ARIA Albums Chart.[3]At theARIA Music Awards of 2015,James wonBest Pop Releasefor "Do You Remember".

Jarryd James
James atMelkwegin 2015
Background information
Birth nameJarryd James Klapper
BornDecember 1984 (age 39)
Brisbane, Queensland,Australia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
Labels

Career

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James (left) performing in 2015.

2007–2018: Beginnings andThirty One

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Jarryd first enjoyed moderate success from playing guitar and singing in a band called Holland. They recorded a debut album that was never released for mysterious reasons. Jarryd claimed he was frustrated and that their album never arrived on store shelves due to 'management issues'. James quit making music around 2012 due to the issues surrounding the release of Holland's album.[4]

James supportedBroodson their late 2014 tour, andAngus & Julia Stoneon their February 2015 tour.[5]His breakthrough came in early 2015 when his debut solo single "Do You Remember"climbed the charts. His debut headline tour commenced in April 2015 in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.[6]After the debut headline tour sold out, another tour in larger venues was confirmed for July 2015.[7]

On 24 July 2015, James announced the title of his debut studio album,Thirty One.It was released on 11 September 2015 and debuted at number 2 on theARIA Albums Chart.In the United States, a shortenedExtended Playwas released, with the album "Thirty One" scheduled for a January 2016 release.[8]At theARIA Music Awards of 2015James wonBest Pop Releasefor "Do You Remember" and received four further nominations.[9]

On 18 June 2016, James released the single "1000×"with New Zealand band,Broods.James supported Broods on their 2014 tour, and both have music produced byJoel Little.[10]On 12 October 2018, James released his cover ofLogan Lynn's "Nothing's Ever Wrong" as part of Lynn's multi-media double albumMy Movie Star,produced byJay Mohr.[11]

2019–present:P.M.

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In January 2019, James released "Slow Motion", the lead single from his second studio album,P.M.,released on 22 January 2021.[12]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[3]
NZ
[13]
Thirty One 2 28
P.M.
  • Release date: 22 January 2021
  • Label: Dryden Street
  • Formats: CD, digital download,streaming

Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[3]
BEL
(FL)

[14]
Jarryd James
  • Release date: 3 September 2015 (US)
  • Label:Interscope
  • Format: Digital download
High
  • Release date: 29 July 2016 (AUS)
  • Label: Dryden Street
  • Format: Digital download
40 184

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[3]
AUS
Indie

[15]
BEL (WA)
[16]
GER
[17]
NZ
[13]
"Do You Remember" 2015 2 1 33 78 7 Thirty One
"Give Me Something" 59 5
"Regardless"
(featuringJulia Stone)[21]
48
"Sure Love"
"1000×"
(featuringBroods)
2016 47 [A] High
"How Do We Make It"[24] 2017
"Slow Motion"[25] 2019 P.M.
"Let It Go"
"Problems"[26] 2020
"Miracles"[27]
"Overdue"
(featuring Trapo)[28]
2021
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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Title Year Album
"Make Me Feel"[29]
(Fizzy Milkfeaturing Jarryd James)
2018 Non-album single

Notes

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  1. ^"1000×" did not enter theNZ Top 40 Singles Chart,but peaked at number 3 on the NZ Heatseekers Chart.[23]

Awards and nominations

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APRA Awards

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TheAPRA Awardsare presented annually from 1982 by theAustralasian Performing Right Association(APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters".[30][31]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 himself Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year Nominated
"Do You Remember?" Most Played Australian Work Nominated
Pop Work of the Year Won
Song of the Year Nominated

ARIA Music Awards

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TheARIA Music Awardsis an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres ofAustralian music.James has won one award from seven nominations.[32]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 "Do You Remember?" Best Male Artist Nominated
Best Independent Release Nominated
Best Pop Release Won
Song of the Year Nominated
Breakthrough Artist - Release Nominated
2016 Thirty One Best Independent Release Nominated
Best Adult Alternative Album Nominated

J Awards

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TheJ Awardsare an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by theAustralian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio stationTriple J.They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015[33] Thirty One Australian Album of the Year Nominated

Queensland Music Awards

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TheQueensland Music Awards(previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebratingQueensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[34]

Year Nominee / work Award Result(wins only)
2016[35] "Do You Remember" Highest Selling Single Won
2017[36] himself The BOQ People's Choice Award for Most Popular Male Artist Won

References

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  1. ^"Meet the smoothie Jarryd James".abc.net.au. 25 February 2015.Retrieved23 March2015.
  2. ^"Do You Remember - single".iTunes Australia. Archived fromthe originalon 3 April 2015.Retrieved23 March2015.
  3. ^abcdePeak chart positions for singles in Australia:
  4. ^"Jarryd James - Thirty One".Roshan Clerke.8 September 2015.Retrieved21 October2015.
  5. ^"Jarryd James debut single Do You Remember is pretty Okay".www.projectu.tv.Retrieved23 March2015.
  6. ^"Brisbane act to watch Jarryd James confirmed debut headline tour".themusic.com.au. 3 March 2015.Retrieved23 March2015.
  7. ^"Jarryd James sells out debut tour, announces another".Australian Broadcasting Corporation.30 March 2015.Retrieved16 May2015.
  8. ^"Jarryd James Sure Love".www.hillydilly.com. August 2015.Retrieved4 October2015.
  9. ^ARIA Music Awards for Jarryd James:
  10. ^"Jarryd James Teams Up With Broods For" 1000x ": Listen To A Preview".idolator. 14 June 2016.Retrieved15 June2016.
  11. ^"Billboard Premieres Logan Lynn Record Feat. Tiffany, the Dandy Warhols, Jarryd James and More | MIRP".18 October 2018.
  12. ^"PM album".Apple Music.Retrieved16 October2020.
  13. ^ab"Discography Jarryd James".charts.nz.Retrieved11 February2019.
  14. ^"ultratop.be - Discografie Jarryd James".Ultratop.Retrieved5 August2016.
  15. ^Peak chart positions for independent singles in Australia:
  16. ^"JARRYD JAMES".Ultratop.Retrieved17 October2015.
  17. ^"offiziellecharts.de – Jarryd James – Do You Remember".GfK Entertainment.Retrieved23 May2015.
  18. ^"ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles"(PDF).Australian Recording Industry Association.Retrieved11 August2024.
  19. ^"NZ Top 40 Singles Chart 8 June 2015".RMNZ. 8 June 2015.Retrieved5 June2015.
  20. ^"ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles".Australian Recording Industry Association.Retrieved20 February2019.
  21. ^"Regardless – Single".iTunes Australia.Retrieved16 August2015.
  22. ^"ARIA Accreditations 2020".ARIA. January 2020.Retrieved19 March2020.
  23. ^"NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart".Recorded Music NZ.27 June 2016.Retrieved24 June2016.
  24. ^"Happy to announce 'How Do We Make It' as my next single. It's taken from 'High', and released this Friday".Twitter. 13 March 2017.Retrieved21 March2017.
  25. ^"Slow Motion".iTunes Australia.30 January 2019.Retrieved10 February2019.
  26. ^"Problems – Single by Jarryd James".Apple Music.Retrieved24 January2020.
  27. ^"Miracles – Single by Jarryd James".Apple Music.16 October 2020.Retrieved16 October2020.
  28. ^"Jarryd James shares music video for new single," Overdue "".NME.22 January 2021.Retrieved22 January2021.
  29. ^"Make Me Feel (feat. Jarryd James) - Single by Fizzy Milk on Apple Music".Apple Music.Retrieved3 February2018.
  30. ^"APRA History".Australasian Performing Right Association(APRA) |Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society(AMCOS). Archived fromthe originalon 20 September 2010.Retrieved17 January2011.
  31. ^"Jarryd James and Sia lead 2016 APRA Music Award nominations".APRA.2016.Retrieved17 August2020.
  32. ^"ARIA Awards Search Results - Jarryd James".ARIA Awards.Retrieved17 August2020.
  33. ^"The J Award 2015".Triple J.Australian Broadcasting Corporation.2015.Retrieved15 August2020.
  34. ^"About the Queensland Music Awards".Queensland Music Awards.Retrieved21 March2021.
  35. ^"Past Winners 2016".Queensland Music Awards.Retrieved25 March2021.
  36. ^"Past Winners 2017".Queensland Music Awards.Retrieved25 March2021.