Jakob

Jakob is a New Zealand post-rock band, based in Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. The band consists of guitarist Jeff Boyle; bassist Maurice Beckett; and drummer Jason Johnston.

While comparisons to bands like Mogwai, Sonic Youth and Sigur Ros follow the band to give them context, Jakob have long since earned their reputationacross the globe as a truly unique and artistic sonic entity. One of the country's most heralded live acts with a back catalogue of critically acclaimed, and widely adored releases that have richly enhanced New Zealand's musical legacy.