Michael Jacobs of Jacobs Run Talks ‘The Other Side’ Album with Noise11
Noise11.com September 29, 2025
Following their self-titled debut, released just before the world shut down, Jacobs Run had to put live plans on hold. But Michael never stopped writing. During lockdowns he continued crafting songs at home, which eventually evolved into the cinematic new record.
What makes ‘The Other Side’ stand apart is its orchestral scope. Michael explains how the decision to bring in a 32-piece orchestra elevated the songs, fulfilling a lifelong dream…
Jacobs Run: ‘The Other Side’ Album Interview
Greg Phillips September 16, 2025
Jacobs Run Step Into The Other Side
When Jacobs Run released their debut album at the end of 2019, the world was a very different place. Within months, the pandemic reshaped lives, plans and the music industry itself. Now, after navigating those shifting sands, Michael Jacobs and his bandmates Peter Curigliano (bass) and Fabian Bucci (drums), with more than a little help from the George Ellis Orchestra and legendary producer Mark Opitz, return with The Other Side – an album as expansive as it is deeply personal…
Jacobs Run Return with New Single ‘She’s Not That Mean’ Ahead of Second Album The Other Side
Noise11.com September 5, 2025
Melbourne indie rock trio Jacobs Run have unveiled their latest single, She’s Not That Mean, marking the second release from their forthcoming sophomore album, The Other Side, due out on September 12, 2025. This track follows the band’s 2019 self-titled debut, which introduced their emotionally resonant sound and established them as a notable presence in the Australian music scene.
She’s Not That Mean opens with a distinctive guitar riff that sets the tone for the song’s infectious melody. The chorus erupts with rich vocal harmonies…
Jacobs Run Release First New Music Since 2019
Paul Cashmere June 20, 2025
‘Sunday’ is the first song from Melbourne band Jacobs Run since the band’s self-titled 2019.
‘Sunday’ previews the impending second album ‘The Other Side’. This track was produced by Mark Opitz (AC/DC, INXS, Cold Chisel) and recorded in Melbourne at Wick Studios.
Jacobs Run - ‘Sunday’ (Single out June 20)
SNIPPETZ June 19, 2025
From the heart of Melbourne's ever-thriving music scene, Jacobs Run have long stood apart. Their self-titled 2019 debut was not the work of wide-eyed newcomers but of seasoned musicians crafting songs that felt fully formed, imbued with a keen sense of melody and introspection. Now with a much-anticipated second album titled The Other Side set for release in 2025, Jacobs Run return as a band with a renewed sense of purpose, sonic ambition, and an eye on legacy.
…From the outset, ‘Sunday’ conjures the reflective textures of R.E.M, with its 12-sring acoustic guitars meandering in quiet contemplation, before a gentle flute arrangement, orchestrated by George Ellis, welcomes the listener into its world.
REPORT: JACOBS RUN, VICTOR STRANGES – JIMMY HORNET, MELBOURNE
Greg Phillips July 29, 2021
End of lockdown #5 in Melbourne meant that venues could open up with limited capacities and audiences wasted no time in getting out and about on a cold winter night for their fix of live music. Australian Musician chose to spend freedom night one at Jimmy Hornet in Richmond…Kicking off the evening was veteran singer, songwriter, guitarist Victor Stranges and members of his group Methinks, playing a quirky brand of folk-punk-pop in the spirit of artists such as David Byrne and Elvis Costello…Headlining tonight was a stripped back acoustic version of Jacobs Run, performing a mix of tracks from their impressive self-titled debut album, some covers, as well as some new material, scheduled for the recording studio in early 2022…The acoustic sound coming off the Jimmy Hornet stage was superb and the fluid fretwork of sit-in guitarist Dragan added another dimension to the band’s sound…
Live music is back baby!
Cold Chisel, INXS, The Angels Producer Mark Opitz To Produce New Jacobs Run Album
Paul Cashmere July 6, 2021
Legendary producer Mark Opitz AM has signed on to work with Melbourne band Jacobs Run for their next album.
…In a statement Mark Opitz said, “Having listened to Jacobs Run’s debut self-titled album, I was immediately impressed with the strong songwriting ability of singer-guitarist Michael Jacobs and the quality of the band members’ musicianship. I’m really looking forward to working with them”.
“We are absolutely thrilled and honored with the prospect of working with Mark and look forward to what he can bring to this new batch of songs. His incredible track record speaks for itself,” said the band…
MARK OPITZ AM TO PRODUCE JACOBS RUN’S NEW ALBUM
Greg Phillips July 4, 2021
Legendary multi-award winning Australian record producer Mark Opitz, will produce the new album by Melbourne melodic indie rockers, JACOBS RUN…
“Having listened to Jacobs Run, I was impressed with the strong songwriting ability of singer-guitarist Michael Jacobs and the quality of the band members’ musicianship. I’m really looking forward to working with them” – Mark Opitz
JACOBS RUN made a big impact both locally and internationally with the release of their self-titled debut album in late 2019. Radio stations in the USA, Canada and the UK embraced the band’s music…
“We are absolutely thrilled and honoured with the prospect of working with Mark and look forward to what he can bring to this new batch of songs. His incredible track record speaks for itself” – JACOBS RUN