On Tour
J. Robbins
Alternative
The next J. Robbins concert is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Memorial Hall in Cincinnati, OH, United States. See all 14 upcoming concerts
About J. Robbins
Hometown
Washington, D.C.
Born
1967
Genre
Alternative
A mainstay of the Washington, D.C. punk scene since the mid-'80s, J. Robbins has created a lasting legacy on the stage and in the studio. The trademarks of his work are the sharp, wiry tone of his guitar work, the strong, adventurous angles of his melodies, and the literate but grounded perspective of his lyrics. In Jawbox, the impact of the music was heavier and more distorted, while Burning Airlines offered a more streamlined variation on their theme, and Channels and Office of Future Plans moved his music closer to smart indie rock than the chaotic alternative tones of his earlier work. On Robbins' first solo album, 2019's Un-Becoming, he found a midpoint between the ambitious melodic structures of his later work and the physical impact of his recordings with Jawbox. 2024's Basilisk stepped up on the creative ambition of his debut while adding electronic influences to the mix.
J. Robbins has also released music as a member of Vivid Low Sky, Channels, Rollkicker Laydown, Government Issue, Office Of Future Plans, Scream, Burning Airlines, Jawbox, Report Suspicious Activity, and Moral Mazes.
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