Who's Jack

Is Tropical have had a pretty slow start really. What with part of them being in that band which they never mention (Ratty Rat Rat) and hiding their faces at every gig when we interviewed them over a year ago they assured us they were on the up. Though it only seems now that someone has taken notice. Now working with director Jonathan Leder, … read more»

Debut album, Native To come a year after Who’s Jack first interviewed Is Tropical down Camden Lock. The band that like to hide their faces because it’s all about the music have finally got something together to release and we can’t wait to hear it. Native To will be released on Kitsune on the 13th June. The album is produced … read more»

So yesterday those Jacker’s who weren’t enjoying the queues, over priced food and dirty loos (and amazing bands…) at Reading made their way to Angel’s Old Queens Head for an evening of good times from The River Rat Pack. A 12 hour happening of live music and dirty DJ sets with free entry before 8pm, a better place to … read more»

Yes indeedy, our mate Ted’s a dab hand with an SLR. After we showed you Mister Stuart Leech’s brand spanking new website yesterday we thought it only right to continue this trend. Afterall these two merrymen, along with a good few others, do an absolutely stunning job of snapping our interview subjects. A newbie to the team, Ted … read more»

Things are really hotting up here in the Who’s Jack office, not only is the weather a permanent talking point (too hot? too bright?) but plans for Jack Comes Alive are coming together nicely, thank you very much. Occasionally though, calls and emails must wait and bands interviewed, it’s a hard life, we know. Yesterday then, Zoe … read more»

To say that sitting by the side of Camden lock on a sunny day with three boys who’s faces are mostly covered with masks is a weird experience, is probably an understatement but that is just the way Is Tropical roll. Is Tropical are made up of Simon, Dom and Gary who are three guys from London who don’t want any one to know what … read more»

London Trio, Is Tropical is making some masked waves (what is it with all these super hero references?). Sounding a lot like a newer, younger, less drunk version of Rum Shebeen, Is Tropical are our new ones to watch. The boys always wear some form of mask over their faces by way of a hessian bag or scarf. Not in a gang way you understand, … read more»