SWISS GARAGE-PUNK POWERHOUSES THE JACKETS RETURN WITH BRAND NEW ALBUM AND DATES!
The Jackets unleash Intuition—a bold fusion of raw power, artistic depth, charisma and authenticity that strikes beyond the garage rock mold!
Swiss garage-punk powerhouses The Jackets are back with their explosive new album Intuition. Formed in Bern in 2007, The Jackets have become a fierce force in the global garage rock scene, electrifying stages at top festivals and clubs across Europe, America and beyond.
Known for their high-octane performances and raw, infectious sound, this female-fronted trio—Jack Torera on vocals and guitar, Chris Rosales on drums and Sam Schmidiger on bass—delivers a fresh, bold mix of ‘60s garage rock, punk and psychedelic vibes, all wrapped up in their unmistakably unique style.
With Intuition, the band’s fifth full-length, The Jackets push their signature sound to new heights: the 10-track LP is packed with raw power, infectious hooks and a playful versatility. Each song is its own universe, weaving poetic, profound lyrics through a vibrant mesh of Jackie’s snarling vocals and fuzzed-out guitar riffs, Samuel’s driving basslines, and Chris’s groovy drum-beats.
Intuition was recorded by none other than garage-rock legend Jim Diamond (known for his work with The Dirtbombs, The Sonics and The White Stripes) at Strawberry Studios in Bern, mixed by Diamond himself, and mastered by Adi Flück at Centraldubs.
The album’s eye-catching cover art—painted by Olaf Jens (USA/NL)—mirrors the band’s vibrant and artistic soul, a reflection of The Jackets’ immersive world of music, art, theatre, and film. As the band explains, “‘Intuition’ isn’t just a track on the album, it’s a core theme that pulses through our lyrics, our music, and how we live. It’s the tension between rationality and gut instinct that drives us creatively.”
Beyond music, The Jackets are multi-talented creators. Torera is an award-winning filmmaker, a performer and visual artist, Rosales is a writer and radio host, and Schmidiger is a theatre producer and musician. This artistic versatility bleeds into everything they do—from their captivating live shows to their striking music videos and album artwork – propelling them forward over the years, in the company of such respected labels as Subversiv, Soundflat, Voodoo Rhythm, their own Wild Noise imprint, and now Portugal’s celebrated Chaputa! Records.
Set for release on 18 October on black or milky clear vinyl, Intuition is available to pre-order here.
Tracklist
Side A:
1 – Crossing Streets, 2 – Ours Forever, 3 – Gambling Town, 4 – Coco Loco, 5 – Can’t Take It Back
Side B:
1 – Lies, 2 – I Tried, 3 – Intuition, 4 – One Step Ahead, 5 – Master Plan
Tour Dates!
Oct 17 – Firebird – Shinmatsudo, Chiba, JAP
Oct 18 – Disk Union Instore Live, Tokyo, JAP
Oct 19 – Halloween Ball, Shinjuku Loft – Tokyo, JAP
Oct 22 – Top Beat Club – Tokyo, JAP
Oct 23 – Pop Pizza – Kyoto, JAP
Oct 24 – TBA – Kobe, JAP
Oct 25 – Namba Mele – Osaka, JAP
Oct 26 – Halloween Ball, Huck Finn – Nagoya, JAP
Oct 30 – Casbah – San Diego, USA
Oct 31 – The Dive Bar – Las Vegas, USA
Nov 01 – Gold Diggers – Los Angeles, USA
Nov 02 – Ivy Room – San Francisco, USA
Nov 03 – Torch Club – Sacramento, USA
Nov 05 – The Twilight – Portland, Oregon, USA
Nov 06 – Freakout Fest, Belltown Yacht Club – Seattle, USA
Nov 07 – Freakout Fest, The Sunset – Seattle, USA
Nov 08 – Freakout Fest, Tractor Tavern – Seattle, USA
Nov 28 – Blau, Mannheim, D
Nov 29 – Le Botanique, Brüssel, BE
Dec 06 – Ecurie, Geneva, CH
Dec 18 – Rössli, Reitschule, Bern, CH
Pic by Andrei Oros
