Harrison Jones

Cambridge

01Profile

A Harrison Jones Photo

03Interview

Name, where are you from?
Harrison, I’m from a small village called Mepal, outside of Cambridge in the middle of nowhere.

What do you do?
I’m currently studying Art History, but also attempt to play guitar in a band called Ugly.

Describe your style in three words?
Charity shop mod.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Stone Roses at the Etihad.

If you could put any three bands in history on a lineup?
Sam Cooke, Hall & Oats, Oasis.

Which subcultures have influenced you?
Northern Soul, Mod & Y2K.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Hunter S. Thompson – to observe a bit of his daily routine.

Where is your favourite independent venue?
The Bunker Club, Deptford – as my first night out in London, cheap and sweaty.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Paul Weller – transitioned through various genres with a greater ability than anyone else.

04Playlist Notes

The first track you played on repeat?
'You’re The Best Thing' by The Style Council.

A song that defines the teenage you?
'Butcher Blues' by Kasabian.

One record you would keep forever?
'Sweet Thing' from '20 Beat Classics' by Georgie Fame. 

A song lyric that has inspired you?
"If there’s a hell below, we’re all gonna go."

From '(Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go' by Curtis Mayfield.

A song you wished you had written?
'This Is The Day' by The The.

Best song to turn up loud?
'Walk This Land' by E-Z Rollers.

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Piece Of Me' by Britney Spears.

A song to get you straight on the dance floor?
'Groovejet' by Spiller.

Best song to end an all-nighter?
'Still Water (Love)' by The Four Tops.

Any new bands you’re into at the moment?
Kill Liz, The Long Faces, Haze, Gaffa Tape Sandy – all lovely people making lovely music.

03Interview

Name, where are you from?
Harrison, I’m from a small village called Mepal, outside of Cambridge in the middle of nowhere.

What do you do?
I’m currently studying Art History, but also attempt to play guitar in a band called Ugly.

Describe your style in three words?
Charity shop mod.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Stone Roses at the Etihad.

If you could put any three bands in history on a lineup?
Sam Cooke, Hall & Oats, Oasis.

Which subcultures have influenced you?
Northern Soul, Mod & Y2K.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Hunter S. Thompson – to observe a bit of his daily routine.

Where is your favourite independent venue?
The Bunker Club, Deptford – as my first night out in London, cheap and sweaty.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Paul Weller – transitioned through various genres with a greater ability than anyone else.

04Playlist Notes

The first track you played on repeat?
'You’re The Best Thing' by The Style Council.

A song that defines the teenage you?
'Butcher Blues' by Kasabian.

One record you would keep forever?
'Sweet Thing' from '20 Beat Classics' by Georgie Fame. 

A song lyric that has inspired you?
"If there’s a hell below, we’re all gonna go."

From '(Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go' by Curtis Mayfield.

A song you wished you had written?
'This Is The Day' by The The.

Best song to turn up loud?
'Walk This Land' by E-Z Rollers.

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Piece Of Me' by Britney Spears.

A song to get you straight on the dance floor?
'Groovejet' by Spiller.

Best song to end an all-nighter?
'Still Water (Love)' by The Four Tops.

Any new bands you’re into at the moment?
Kill Liz, The Long Faces, Haze, Gaffa Tape Sandy – all lovely people making lovely music.

 

05Videos

Ugly | Blister (2019)

Ugly | The Last Supper at The Regal Wetherspoon (2018)

Ugly | Switch (2018)