J and the 9s

j and the 9s are a hard hitting, glam punk rock band from brooklyn, new york that breeds together rock and roll riffs, the raw sound of punk, lyrical spontaneity, glam visuals, a rock flute, and a very interactive stage show. often referenced as a mix of some of the most influential rockers from the 70’s: led zeppelin, iggy pop, and the runaways, j and the 9s strip back to reveal the beast that music once was: true rock 'n roll that is not so politely thrown at you on a dripping, glittering platter. they have toured nationally as well as internationally.

notable credits:

warped tour 2017 (15 dates), sxsw 2015-17, zandari festa: seoul, korea 2016, russia 2015: v-rox festival russia 2015, cmj 2014/15, cbgb fest 2014, warped tour 2014 (1 date), nyc's most prestigious venues as well as smaller festivals/conferences/venues up and down the east coast and through the midwest.

their music video for song "ball and chain" aired on mtv russia, as well as 30 stations throughout the u.s. for 3 months via a reverbnation/bongo boy t.v. opportunity. 2015: they were bumblefoot's backing band for his only sxsw performance, and later in the year shared the stage with love psychedelico (japan), hani el khatib, and yb (korea). 2016: direct support for mumiy troll. russia's most famous rock band. 2017: supported many bands on the warped tour including gwar, sick of it all and the barb wire dolls. direct support for super bob at the morning star festival in pa.

their 2nd ep "the terrible twos" has just been released in august of this year. in october, they will be traveling to england to perform at the lancaster music festival, and in november will be touring /moving out to california performing at various venues along the way as well as the mesa music festival in arizona.

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"45 of the Best Up & Coming Rock Bands To Check Out in 2017: Sometimes we forget music is supposed to be fun. Then a band like j and the 9s comes along and reminds us that music is supposed to fun. That's not to say you shouldn't take them seriously, because you should. Their sound is a wild mix of punk, glam, and rock and roll. Why are they on our list? They're fun. They rock hard. j9 plays the flute. What else do you need in a band?"
-Jennifer Mandy Good Deed Seats

"Live Review 2017: Some glam punk-rock from Brooklyn only scratches the surface of these guys! J9, Kojo and Beatz are a powerhouse of raw, uninhibited rock with the swagger to back it up. Reminiscent of Siouxsie Sioux’s vocal range and attention-getting attire, J9 is all over the place and forces you to keep an eye on her. Oh and by the way, she plays the flute like an angel! Kojo and Beatz are solid rhythmically and have some killer riffs. Joining them on this tour is P Dow, who us an awesome guitarist in his own right. It's Ian Anderson meets Siouxsie & The Banshees with a tinge of No Doubt. Yet another blending of styles transcending generations and rocking you the entire time!" -Jason Taylor WSGE 91.7 North Carolina

"Our 10 Most Memorable Acts from LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2017: Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, j and the 9s are an artistic punk band with a bite. their live set started off with a technical hiccup but it was quickly erased from my mind as I was drawn into a powerful rock 'n' roll show. The way j weaves a bluesy flute through their songs is unlike anything I've ever heard. The band demands your attention with their stage presence in a way that is grandiose and intimate. Having toured Korea, Russia, and North America, this band is on the way to taking over the globe with their heavy and raw sound. For fans of: Led Zeppelin, Lady Gaga, Janis Joplin."
-MT, Ethos Live

“J AND THE 9S PLAY A POWERFUL SET AT THE GRAMERCY THEATRE: “ "What do j and the 9s sound like?” – I then explain that they are a super-hybrid type band, that at one moment will blast your face off with some old fashioned punk-rock, and other times they could be a metal outfit with hair and bodies flying everywhere. In essence, they are just a rock band, one that relies on heavy grooves and straight to the point lyrics to get their message across.” -Shayne Hanley, Pancakes and Whiskey

"j and the 9s: They've Got It. You Want It": By their own admission, the band is a beast - a very hungry, energetic beast that wants to feed off of your energy. Basically, they want people to come out to their shows. They want to blow your minds with their music. Their lyrics to "Other Side" say it best, "I've got it. You want it." It's true. You want to hear this band. I haven't been this excited about a band in years." -Huffington Post

"j and the 9s: A to Z Challenge": Yes. This is the my favorite band – maybe of all time. I love this band. I found them while looking for a band that starts with J." -Chasing Destino

"SXSW 2015: 7 Acts You Need To Know Right Now": The lead singer was performing in a green-colored outfit perfect for Halloween in the middle of the street while other bands stayed inside. She belted out power rock tunes as her band bashed their instruments! And they are from Brooklyn!" -Vibe Magazine

“Don't miss a J and the 9s show. A blast to watch as they careen through a set of the purist rock with edgy determination and rolling swagger. J is a model front woman setting the bar for entertainers coming down the pike: brimming with talent and an engaging effervescent personality, she and the band are what's fun about seeing great rock n' roll bands on their upward trajectory. See a show and say hello. :0)”
- Paul Casanova, The Rock Underground

"Bumblefoot Dazzles with J and the 9s": Thal was backed by J and the 9s out of Brooklyn, New York, which bills itself as a "costumed flute punk rock n' roll band." Frontwoman and flutist J9 told AXS after the performance that the group was able to connect with Bumblefoot through a mutual record-industry friend." -Jay Nanda - axs.com

"SONG OF THE DAY: @jandthe9s – Revolution" – http://youtu.be/xhFn6KPAwPY – IT’S FRIDAY TURN IT UP B/C WE GOTTA GET DOWN DAMNIT!! #SOTD #QCIR"
-QC Independent Radio

"WHO TO SEE AT THE 19TH ANNUAL MILLENNIUM MUSIC CONFERENCE 2015"- J and the 9s are a high-energy punk four-piece out of Brooklyn, putting the garage back into garage rock." Michael Yoder - Fly Magazine

“Video Premier: J and the 9s "Revolution"- J and the 9s are known for their raucous and colorful live sets that are in your face. Having seen them perform numerous times now, I consider them one of NYC’s best live bands, so I was happily surprised that a video could project the energy they give in a live setting.”
- Shayne Hanley - Pancakes and Whiskey

“SONG OF THE DAY: J and the 9s – Ball & Chain – http://youtu.be/uJM4xv1W6OU – These Brooklyn rockers have the raw sound needed to this morning. #SOTD” -QC Independent

“Best of NYC 2014: results for alt rock/power pop emerging artists: honorable mention.” -The Deli Magazine

“Belvidere, NJ - Bongo Boy TV is excited to announce the winners of their biggest Indie Music Video Contest offered through ReverbNation. The winners from Brooklyn, NY recording artist j and the 9s with their music video “Ball and Chain”.” -Music Industry News Network

“The one reason I came to this showcase was to see J and the 9s, who shocked and awed at CBGB a few weeks ago, and not only did they live up to my expectations - they exceeded them. J and the 9s is a highly tuned, hybrid machine that brings large doses of punk mixed with some metal and good old Rock N’ Roll to form a unique but familiar sound.” -Shayne Hanley - Pancakes and Whiskey

“The surprise of the night came in the form of J and the 9s, who absolutely shredded their set and melted everyone’s faces off in the process. In essence this group is true punk rock, who would of fit in seamlessly into the original CBGB crowd - but a further look reveals much more as there were metal chords, blues riffs and a fucking flute amidst the madness!" -Shayne Hanley - Pancakes and Whiskey

“Birth is the latest release from the band J and the 9s who just played in Gettysburg recently. I wasn’t lucky enough but *just* lucky enough to see a photo of them from the show. A band fronted by a strong female vocalist and presence has been my thing lately, examples like Bikini Kill, Upset, and just so happens J and the 9s. They fit in that vein so well, loud, fuzzed out in-your-face punk rock; love it. Birth is a wonderful album touching on the roots of punk, and they add a few zingers in there as well with large solos in a few tunes, and catchy riffs.” -Ink in Stereo - Ink in Stereo

“Even the most ardent fan of the punk rock band J and the 9s would not recognize lead vocalist Jeanine Moss. On stage, she is transformed by costumes ranging from the outlandish to the outrageous. Pink wigs, green wigs, black fishnet stockings, eyebrow glitter, gold masks, black tiaras . . . if you can imagine it, Moss has been there and done that.” -Asha Mahadevan - EOS Is Now

“#MusicMonday: This week: J and the 9s from NYC - you can find info/video/music/pics on the interwebs, but none of it will prepare you for what you are in for when you seem them live. Wow. The best kind of Wow.” -Grown up Avenger Stuff

“Oh my gawdd, see, listening to j and the 9s is ONE thing... but seeing them live?? It's a whole nother world. Don't live your life without seeing this band play at least once :)”
Crusty P - Punk Punk

“J and the 9s are a religious experience.” - Discipline Theory

“** J and THE 9s RIPPED OUR HEADS OFF last night for the Iggy Pop Copycat night @ Otto's with 'Search and Destroy', just blistering and pummeled and non-stop in one song (and poignant that she sang the lyrics)"..the world's forgotten boy!!" being a strong-ass woman). Did their 2 more Iggy covers and then off with their fastrockaction originals, including perfect dirty guitar and song-bending rhythm section. J 's flair for her outfit theme saw her doing 'blue' this night...intricately creative look and highest energy performance every time.” -Brian Kelly: Screamer/Guitarist

“J and the 9s (flamboyant and contagious alt rock) a diva show-woman akin to the likes of Lady Gaga taking testosterone for attitude, yet still sexily mesmerizing, J and the 9s are a hard driven rock band that take the stage, then leave their sweat and karmic imprint long lasting. Not since Alanis Morrisette’s “You Oughta Know” have I felt this much emotion gushing forth. The music that emanates from this flamboyant act is contagious and unpredictable, and sparks the joy of an unexpected gift. They relay songs that stick with you even at the most inopportune times, as you might find yourself humming a J and the 9s tune in the shower or the line at the bank. But what makes this band really memorable is the enormous creative energy that they put into every show.” -Big Mouth Productions

"Dynamic, raw, energetic! j and the 9s unleashed the power of rock at our show together at the millennium music conference! catch them live asap!" -Curse of Cassandra

"J and the 9s last night seriously killed it! one of the best live performances i've seen in awhile. these guys did so many things right!" -Springwood Productions

"J and the 9s, best performance of MMC!" -Lou Plaia - co-founder of ReverbNation

"All that glitters" a 4 page feature in veux mag: http://issuu.com/veuxmag/docs/issue_14_vol_1_masks p. 22 -Veux Magazine