PRESS

—————————————- Praise for ‘Semicircle’ —————————————-

“Heavyweight, tape-manipulating chop-n-pop … manages to inject some hot, crunchy blood into the singer-songwriter field”– the Guardian

“Computer music never sounded so humane … an album to be surprised by, and maybe even love.”– the NME

“Compelling … a truly remarkable debut.”– Loud & Quiet Magazine

“A triumph … the perfect balance between the accessible and the avant-guard.” – Soundblab

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“One of Leeds’ best loved solo artists, Juffage aka Jeff T. Smith embodies the creative spirit of the local scene” – Artrocker Magazine

“You don’t often find a solo artist as original as Chicago-born Juffage.” – Vibrations Magazine

“The beauty of his live show rests on a seemingly natural spontaneity, yet everything is executed with aplomb” – Musical Mathematics

Album Reviews:

the Guardian – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Rob Fitzpatrick
NME (7/10) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Laura Snapes
Loud & Quiet (8/10) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Kate Parkin
Bearded Magazine – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Jack Sibley
Soundblab (8/10) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Andy Brown
Beard Rock (4/5) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Darren Bibby
Vibrations Magazine – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Tim Hearson
A Short Fanzine About Rocking – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Patrick Kane
High Voltage (4/5) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Alex Lynham
Artrocker (3/5) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Ric Rawlins
Echoes & Dust (4/5) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Magda Wrzeszcz
Alter the Press! (4/5) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Edward Strickson
Little Comments (9/10) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Adzybaby
Subba Cultcha (7/10) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Duncan Fletcher
Room Thirteen (11/13) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Emma Gould
The Liminal – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Rich Hughes
Manchester Music (3/5) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by John Ashley
Shout4Music (8/10) – ‘Semicircle’ Review by Arusa Qureshi
Jumbo Records – ‘Semicircle’ Review

Live Reviews:

Musical Mathematics (26 April 2013 @ ‘Sonic Cauldron’ @ Left Bank Leeds) review by Kyle Rice
Bearded Magazine (26 April 2013 @ ‘Sonic Cauldron’ @ Left Bank Leeds) review by Jack Sibley
Counterfeit Magazine (26 April 2013 @ ‘Sonic Cauldron’ @ Left Bank Leeds) review by Phoebe Seymour
Incubate Blog (3 November 2012 @ Rewire Festival)
Musical Mathematics (21 October 2012 @ A Carefully Planned Festival) review by Kyle Rice
Manchester Music (21 October 2012 @ A Carefully Planned Festival) review by Cath Aubergine
Musical Mathematics (12 August 2012 @ Beacons Festival) review by Kyle Rice
Kicking Against the Pricks (12 August 2012 @ Beacons Festival) review by Michael Waters
Manchester Music (12 August 2012 @ Beacons Festival) review by Cath Aubergine
Counterfeit Magazine (20 July 2012 @ Tramlines Festival)
Sloucher Zine (20 July 2012 @ Tramlines Festival) review by Simon Roberts
Hooting & Howling Magazine (27 May 2012 @ Soup Kitchen) review by Alice Duggan
I Am the Dishwasher (12 November 2011 @ EKH)
Bearded Magazine (16 October 2011 – Brainwash Festival @ the Royal Park Cellars) review by Jack Sibley
Plus One Magazine (16 October 2011 – Brainwash Festival @ the Royal Park Cellars)
Beard Rock (26 May 2011 @ the Mad Ferrett) review by Darren Bibby
Bearded Magazine (05 March 2011 @ the Brudenell Social Club) review by Jack Sibley
Zest For Life Zine (10 January 2011 @ the Brudenell Social Club) review by Rob Evans
Leeds Music Blog (10 January 2011 @ the Brudenell Social Club) review by El Ben
The Sleeping Shaman (14 December 2010 @ the Well) review by Shaman Paul
Leeds Music Scene (14 May 2010 @ the Library) Review by Kate Zezulka
Clash Music (2nd May 2010 – Live at Leeds @ the Brudenell Social Club) review by Kate Parkin
Low Culture Blog Review (25 April 2010 @ the Brudenell Social Club) by Natalie Kaye
Leeds Guide (25 April 2010 @ the Brudenell Social Club) Review by Greg Elliot
All Gigs (2nd March 2010 @ Oporto) Review by Simon Godley
Loud And Quiet Magazine (2nd March 2010 @ Oporto) Review by Kate Parkin
Leeds Music Scene (27th January 2010 @ the Library) Review by Kate Zezulka
Counterfeit Magazine Review (27th January 2010 @ the Library) by Kate Parkin
No Title Magazine (27th January 2010 @ the Library) Review by Steve Whiting

Features & Interviews:

Interview from April 2013 Musical Mathematics by Andy Crowder
Interview from April 2013 Artrocker Magazine by Kate Parkin
Interview from March 2013 Counterfeit Magazine by Phoebe Seymour
Interview from October 2012 Lets Get Cynical Zine by Paul Faller
Interview from August 2011 Leeds Music Scene by Kate Zezulka
Interview from July 2011 Beard Rock by Sam Honch
Interview from June 2011 Vibrations Magazine by Tim Hearson page 1, page 2
Interview from February 2011 Notion Magazine by Camille Ainsworth
Interview from December 2010 Vibrations Magazine by Tim Hearson
Interview from October 2010 Leeds Guide by Camille Ainsworth
Interview from October 2010 Loud and Quiet Magazine by Kate Parkin

Miscellaneous:

“Fate’s Gone Away”debut on Bearded Magazine by Jack Sibley
“Fate’s Gone Away”on Sonic Masala by Brenden T
“Fate’s Gone Away” on Music Broke My Bones by Will Tompsett
“HHV” debut on Musical Mathematics by Kyle Rice
“Declaration of Independence” & “My Weakness” debut on the 405 by Chester Higgensworth
Drowned in Sound’s ‘Drowned in Leeds – Spring 2013’ by Daniel O’Dell
“Sonic Cauldron” preview on Hooting & Howling Magazine by Alice Duggan
2012 tour preview on Musical Mathematics by Andy Crowder
Drowned in Sound’s ‘Drowned in Leeds #6’ by Daniel O’Dell
Artrocker Magazine Juffage Friday Freakout!
Sonic Masala Blog on “My Weakness”
Leeds Guide Album Launch Gig Preview by Nick Rowan
Yorkshire Evening Post Album Launch Gig Preview by Janne Oinonen
Green Wedge May 2011 Music of the Month
Brainwash Festival Preview by the Golden Owl
Live at Leeds Preview by the Golden Owl

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