The Midlands gave us Black Sabbath; now it gives us Jayler.
Soaring from the heart of the Midlands in the UK, Jayler is a band born to captivate. Formed in 2022, their music is a love letter to rock’s golden era, channelling the anthemic energy of Led Zeppelin and Van Halen, fused with the stadium-filling force of Greta Van Fleet and The Black Keys. The result is a fearless, energetic sound that resonates with both seasoned rock fans and a new generation.
Their debut EP, A Piece in Our Time, showcases an eclectic style, from the defiant, attention-seeking “No Woman”, whose video just hit an impressive 150,000 views, to the introspective “I’ll Meet You There”, blending storytelling with masterful musicianship. Each track is a testament to their knack for combining grit, melody, and emotion.
Jayler, featuring the line-up James Bartholomew, Tyler Arrowsmith, Ed Evans and Ricky Hodgkiss, are in the studio writing their highly-anticipated debut LP. With their unmistakable chemistry and barrels of
talent, it promises to be the beginning of a defining chapter in Rock history.
With a thriving reputation in their hometown of Burntwood, plus a summer of UK and Europe festivals under their belts, the band are gearing up to impress with their theatrical glam-rock showmanship.
JAYLER’s new single “Riverboat Queen” is a thunderous homage to the golden era of 60s and 70s rock, dripping with swagger, soul, and distortion.
Released on the 27th June, the track that refuses to play it safe. With blues-drenched riffs, pounding drums, and vocals that cut through like a knife, “Riverboat Queen” hits hard and fast. Think Zeppelin’s bite with The Who’s punch refined by a band with no interest in fitting the modern mould.
Lyrically, the track nods to the storytelling traditions of John Denver and Bob Dylan, weaving vivid imagery into its raw, untamed sound.
Recorded at the legendary Vada Studios in Birmingham, built inside a chapel dating back to 1260 and produced by highly regarded UK producer George Perks, the track captures the energy of a live take with zero compromise.
It’s meant to feel dangerous and a bit out of control. We didn’t want it polished. It had to hit like the records we grew up on, raw, fast, and full of attitude. – James Bartholomew
Already building a loyal following on the live circuit, JAYLER are making it clear: rock isn’t just alive, it’s roaring.
These young Brits, for example, are utterly in love with the Delta-charged, curly-haired, bell-bottomed golden age of rock’n’roll, and this juicy lil’ riffcake does everything to confirm that. – LOUDER
holy shit… Led Zep reborn! – V13
Jayler is the full package: musically on point and fabulously fashionable, their underground status is a mystery. Riverboat Queen [offers] further compelling evidence that Jayler are the real deal. – Rush on Rock
It is something rarely seen here, but Jayler’s style is such that people are drawn towards it. Whilst the Zeppelin comparisons are inevitable, these lads are no clones. Technically excellent. – MetalTalk
