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G Jones | |
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| Birth name | Greg Jones |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Illusory Records |
| Spinoffs | Nite School Klik |
| Website | gjonesbass |
Gregory Charles Jones, known professionally as G Jones, is an American electronic music producer and DJ, born on December 16, 1991.[1] Born in Santa Cruz, California, Jones gained prominence for his intricate and technical production and sound design, fusing elements of bass, dubstep, glitch, and experimental genres, thereby pushing the boundaries of conventional electronic music.
Career
G Jones first garnered attention with his debut album, Ring the Alarm, released for free in 2014. The nine-track LP included collaborations with fellow bass music artists Minnesota, Doshy, and Mad Zach.[2] His subsequent releases, including the Eyes EP in 2013 and "That Odd EP," further solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the electronic music landscape.
While Jones' was relatively well-developed by this point, his breakthrough came with the release of his first album, The Ineffable Truth, in 2018. While familiar elements of Jones's production were present throughout the album, more conceptual and technical works were also put forth, with Earmilk noting "an impressive evolution on G Jones' sound."[3] The album received critical acclaim, with Billboard describing the work as "fun and fantastical, massive and grimy".[4]
In 2023, G Jones continued to garner critical acclaim with his sophomore album, Paths.[5] While still experimenting with elements of glitch-y and acid genres as demonstrated on past works, Resident Advisor noted a more subdued approach in these explorations, instead constructing pieces that offered more approachability in their sound.[6]
Discography
Studio Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Paths |
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| The Ineffable Truth |
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| Visions |
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EPs
| Title | Album details |
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| Mirage |
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| Transmissions |
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| Ring The Alarm |
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| Mind (with Bleep Bloop) |
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| That Odd EP In the Pit of My Hard Drive |
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| Acid Disk EP (with EPROM) |
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| Tangential Zones |
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| Illusory Tracks |
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| Acid Disk 2 (with EPROM) |
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References
- ^ "Gregory Charles Jones, Born 12/16/1991 in California". CaliforniaBirthIndex.org. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Koa, Nicholas (2014-07-30). "Exploring the Digital Abyss: G Jones Goes Further, Farther with 'Ring The Alarm' EP". Dance Music NW. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Smith, Ry (2019-02-20). "G Jones bears his soul with 'The Ineffable Truth' [Tour Review]". EARMILK. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Bein, Kat (2018-10-29). "G Jones Breaks Down His Brain-Busting LP 'The Ineffable Truth': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Yopko, Nick (2023-10-13). "G Jones Ventures Into the Unknown on Masterful Sophomore Album, "Paths"". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ BG, Reid. "G Jones - Paths · Album Review". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-03-19.