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“A good song is a good song man, simple as that!” That’s the mercurial and confident, but oh so endearing songwriter and vocalist Rod Black. Black knows his way around a well-written tune. He’s recently finished co-writing a slew of them for his brand new band, JET BLACK STARE, and their Island Records debut album, In This Life.

Back in early 2007, after becoming frustrated with his past band’s creative differences, Rod found the perfect song-writing companion in fellow Vancouver, Canada resident, songwriter/producer Jeff Johnson. “Give us 15 minutes and we can hammer out a song. We have that rare, special chemistry” says Black gloating on Jeff. “We hardly ever bump heads, we’re always on the same page.” This harmonious partnership not only set the groundwork for what eventually - along with Shane Hayes (bass), Flip (guitar) and Dave Muselman (guitar), and Dan Swinimer (drums) - became Jet Black Stare, but also created the perfect vessel for Rod’s storytelling. “I just want to be as a true as I can be to the song, and for me every song has to tell a story.”

At the end of the day, for Black, it’s about making people feel connected: Whether it’s the epic “The River” (“I’m sick of nine to five/I’m sick of living day to day”) or the bluesy ballad “Fly” (“When this temptation turns into my only friend/Lookin’ for someone to help me start over again”). It’s all about finding the common thread in everyday life struggles.

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alex12317 wrote:
last week

oo tunagez

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nyckelback wrote:
last month

READY TO ROLL <333

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Amirkhosrow wrote:
last month

im breathing <3

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nyckelback wrote:
last month

Thanks to lastfm :D i would have never heard of this GREAT band :P

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shinobi18 wrote:
September 2009

Similar to Nickelback? No

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dxzdxz1 wrote:
September 2009

↓ similar to Nickelback ?? ¬¬

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dpetereit wrote:
September 2009

similarities to nickelback

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ullenie wrote:
August 2009

This band is awesome....................................:>

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rockstarrboy wrote:
August 2009

Jet Black Stare hits the road in 3 weeks!!! USA west coast tour with Divide The Day...Cant wait!!! Check the myspace for the dates!

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negblanc wrote:
May 2009

If you like this band, you should like this group : http://www.last.fm/group/Discoverockult

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shinobi18 wrote:
May 2009

Woah I read on Wiki, it says Rod almost died due to overdose. He "revived" after he was pronounced dead...rock on Rod!!

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gilmoreboyrj wrote:
May 2009

Another great find, thanks to Last.fm. In This Life, Every Moment, I Won't Let Go, Rearview Mirror and Fly are great. :)

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Alfaddur wrote:
February 2009

If you like this band, you should like this group : http://www.last.fm/group/RockAdd

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mhunke wrote:
February 2009

great album. nice, catchy, radio friendly sound

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shinobi18 wrote:
December 2008

They are amazing, I can't wait for their next album/single!

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BleuZ wrote:
December 2008

Great group! I'm Breathing was recently used in an advertisement for Sons of Anarchy season finale. I think you can find it on you tube. Way cool.

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davidcosand wrote:
November 2008

the Phoenix Coyotes are using Ready To Roll as their intro song for each home game. Gets me pumped every time!

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Alfaddur wrote:
November 2008

i love their cover from Closure's "AdfterGlow" (Every Moment)

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Alfaddur wrote:
November 2008

gr8 band. "In this Life" is an amazing album...

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jayme_mars wrote:
November 2008

love em. love 2 see them live x

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