Jakob

The Profile

Jakob are a New Zealand post-rock trio formed in Napier in 1998, known for expansive instrumental soundscapes. Key releases include Subsets of Sets (2002), Cale:Drew (2006), and Sines (2014).

New Zealand instrumental post-rock band formed in 1998 in Napier; members include Jeff Boyle, Maurice Beckett, and Jason Johnston. Notable releases: Subsets of Sets (2002), Cale:Drew (2006), Sines (2014).

One review paints Jakob in stark, nocturnal imagery and assigns a positive 4/5. The focus is on their silent, solitary, post-rock mood. Key works include Sines, Cale:Drew, and Subsets of Sets. New Zealand origins and instrumental approach are clear.