Jack Colwell

Early life

Prior to launching a solo singing career, Colwell worked in various roles in the Australian music industry, including assisting Karen O with her performance of "Stop The Virgens" at the Sydney Opera House in 2012 and arranging vocals for Architecture in Helsinki.

Career

Colwell attracted attention in August 2015 when Rolling Stone Australia premiered the video for his single "Don't Cry Those Tears".

In late August 2015, he self-released his first solo EP, Only When Flooded Could I Let Go.

In September 2015, Colwell appeared at Newtown Social Club as part of Rolling Stone's "Live Lodge" concert series. In November 2015, Sarah Blasko announced that Colwell would be the main support act on her 2016 Australian tour.

In December 2015, The Guardian premiered Colwell's third music video, "Coat", starring actress Claudia Karvan.

In August 2016, Colwell released When The World Explodes, an EP featuring remixes of songs from Only When Flooded... by HEALTH, Fennesz, Roly Porter, Ash Koosha, Rabit and Marcus Whale.

In October 2016, Colwell played a sold-out hometown show at the Sydney Opera House with a string ensemble.

In October 2016, Colwell released the single Seek The Wild, which Rolling Stone Australia described as "another creatively unbound track from one of Australia's most innovative emerging artists."

In November 2016, Colwell released the song No Mercy in honour of deceased Australian teenager Tyrone Unsworth.