Jesse Rutherford (singer)
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jesse James Rutherford |
Also known as | Jesse, Chip Chrome |
Born | Newbury Park, California | August 21, 1991
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Instruments | Vocals, guitar, drums |
Years active | 2002–present |
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Associated acts | The Neighbourhood |
Jesse James Rutherford (born August 21, 1991), also known mononymously as Jesse,[1] is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band The Neighbourhood. Alongside his band colleagues, Rutherford wrote the number one Billboard Alternative Songs hit, "Sweater Weather", that most recently reached 5× Platinum in USA in 2020.[2]
Early life and career beginnings[]
Rutherford was born in Newbury Park, California on August 21, 1991. Since he was young he has been involved in the entertainment industry; as a child, he used to perform in talent shows where he impersonated N'Sync members and Elvis Presley. This passion to perform would lead Rutherford to work in television commercials (such as Hallmark) and in films and television projects such as his role in the 2002 film Life or Something Like It, followed by another role in the 2002 film Bundy. In 2002, Rutherford had also a small television role in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode Marauders. Throughout his teen years, he was part of a few local bands as a singer.[3][4]
Career[]
His first solo project was released in 2011 with a mixtape named "Truth Hurts, Truth Heals". Rutherford combines hip-hop and R&B influences to create the 17 song album.[5] In the same year, Rutherford was connecting with other local musicians when the idea of forming a new band came up.[3] The genre-blending pop group the Neighbourhood was created soon after, presenting a mix of atmospheric indie rock, electronica, and hip-hop beats with melodic, R&B-influenced vocals.[6] In 2012, the band released its first song "Female Robbery" which was followed by "Sweater Weather" off of their debut studio album "I Love You.".[7] "Sweater Weather" was a radio hit which reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in June 2013.[8][9] With The Neighbourhood, Rutherford played in several festivals like Lollapalooza (2013) and Coachella (2013 and 2018).[3][10][11]
In early 2016, Rutherford released his 144-page book, "&". It features pictures of himself, shot by Jessie English, that explores gender fluidity. Rutherford stated that he used clothes from his own closet, and shot until he ran out of clothes.[12]
In the same year, Rutherford branched out and began releasing songs on Soundcloud under the name "the Factoury." On November 10, 2017, Rutherford released his debut solo studio album, "&", containing 11 tracks with no features. It was previously announced on November 3, through an article from Pigeons & Planes. On December 17, 2018, Jesse announced that he was going on his first solo tour in 2019.[13][14]
On April 2, 2019, Jesse announced a second solo album called "GARAGEB&", along with its album cover and the tracklist. The album was officially released on April 12, 2019. The album's name is inspired by Jesse's rediscovery of his love for writing music as he was trying to fight his dependency on his phone and social media. Instead of using his phone to check his social media, he started using the GarageBand app to make music. Ten out of the album's 12 tracks were made on the app.[15]
Personal life[]
Rutherford grew up with a strong interest in wearing different clothes and mixed-styles. He used to work at several clothing stores and used to change clothes five times a day during his younger days. His capability of combining multi-gender styles with designer gear pulls out his creativity in this matter.[16][17]
Since 2015, he has been in a relationship with Devon Lee Carlson, model and co-founder of Wildflower Cases. Together, they were elected "2019's most 2019 couple" by GQ.[18] In 2020, they collaborated with Marc Jacobs to create a Valentine's Day limited-edition T-shirt. It sold out after a few minutes of being for sale.[19] In November 2021, multiple sources claimed the couple had split after 6 years of dating.[20] This has yet to be confirmed officially.
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Life or Something Like It | Tommy | [4] |
Ted Bundy | I'm Ted Kid | [4] | |
Star Trek: Enterprise | Q'Ell | Episode: "Marauders"[4] | |
2003 | Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | 5th Grade Boy | Uncredited[4] |
Discography[]
Title | Year | Album |
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Always Cold | 2011 | Truth Hurts, Truth Heals |
Beat Still Runs | ||
Fax Machine | ||
Wait and Wonder | ||
Gun Song | ||
Get Away | ||
Too Cool For You To Know | ||
30 30 | ||
Another Thought | ||
I Want Head | ||
Out Of Everything | ||
Listen Better | ||
Opposite | ||
Take This Down | ||
Therapy | ||
Drug Baby | ||
I'm Right Here, Don't Worry | ||
Born to Be Blonde | 2017 | & |
Pretty Illusion | ||
Barbie and Ken | ||
I Think We Should Stay in Love | ||
BFF | ||
Bloom Later | ||
Drama | ||
Idk | ||
Dime and Dog | ||
Blame | ||
Guinea Pig | ||
Tunnelovision | 2019 | GARAGEB& |
Girls & Boys | ||
R.I.P. OFF | ||
Puppy Love | ||
Junkie | ||
Hollywood Friends | ||
The N Word | ||
USAliens | ||
My Ways | ||
Bi | ||
Story of My Life | ||
Sweater Weather | ||
Rock & Roll DJ |
References[]
- ^ "Jesse". iTunes. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "RIAA's historic Gold & Platinum".
- ^ a b c Brown, Emma (April 22, 2013). "WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD". Interview Magazine.
- ^ a b c d e "Jesse James Rutherford". IMDb. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ "Truth Hurts Truth Heals Album".
- ^ "All Music".
- ^ "About The Neighbourhood". MTV. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ "The Neighbourhood: Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ Wood, Mikael (April 24, 2013). "Album review: The Neighbourhood's 'I Love You'". LA Times.
- ^ Thomas, Artemis (July 23, 2014). "THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ARE A BLACK AND WHITE BAND, DAMMIT". LA Weekly.
- ^ Kelley, Sonaiya (April 17, 2018). "The Neighbourhood on identity, Coachella and bouncing back from bad reviews". LA Times.
- ^ English, Jessie (2 March 2016). & - Ampersand: Jesse Rutherford. ISBN 978-0996544405.
- ^ Wood, Mikael (December 13, 2017). "Jesse Rutherford steps away — but not too far — from the Neighbourhood". LA Times.
- ^ Pastorek, Audrey (January 3, 2018). "ALBUM REVIEW: jesse rutherford // &". Melodic Mag.
- ^ "Jesse® on Instagram: "i'm not typically a prideful person, but i can say i am genuinely proud right now. i have been on a quest for identity & i feel like i have…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- ^ "Meet 2019's Most 2019 Couple". GQ. Retrieved 2019-03-12.
- ^ "5 Ways Jesse Rutherford Shows His Versatility". Go Radio. 2018.
- ^ Hine, Samuel. "Meet 2019's Most 2019 Couple". GQ. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
- ^ Sahai, Fred (February 14, 2020). "Devon Lee Carlson's Guide to a super cute Valentine's day". V Magazine.
- ^ "TikTok's Jesse Rutherford and Devon Lee Carlson Spark Split Rumors". Life & Style. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
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