“a relatable songwriter, always honest and raw in presenting himself through his music”

- TONE DEAF

Brought up deep in the woods of West Auckland, the now London based queer artist Jack Panther uses his craft to blend tones of melancholy with pop. Panther spent much of his youth with his headphones in, listening to Sky Ferreira, Arctic Monkeys and writing angsty poetry.

Jack’s most recent single, ‘THEO’, represents a significant milestone in Panther’s career, showcasing his evolution as a songwriter and performer. The single delves into themes of introspection, self-discovery, and the complexities of human relationships, all delivered with Panther’s signature poetic lyricism. "Theo is about a crush, infatuation and passion, and I think that’s what is the most delicate part about love. I know releasing this song, a lot of people are going to ask ‘Who is Theo?’, and to me… well. I like that it’s a secret.”

‘WEEKEND AT BERNIES’ broke through as a fresh new sound for him. Tone Deaf added Jack to their Class of 2022 'artists that have impressed us this year', adding 'Panther is a relatable songwriter, always honest and raw in presenting himself through his music'. Featured in Spotify’s iconic Front Left playlist, WEEKEND AT BERNIES is accompanied by an eccentric, quirky music video made with funding from NZ On Air and directed by Charlotte Evans (BENEE, Aldous Harding) which features Jack playing 4 characters auditioning to be in a boy band.

In June 2022, Jack released his sophomore EP ‘why don’t you come over?’. The lead single premiered on Rolling Stone Australia, describing SKI LIFT 001 as ‘one of the most hard-hitting tracks you’ll hear all year’. It reached #16 on Hot NZ Singles chart, featured on 5 Spotify playlists including Indie Arrivals, softly, and achieved rotation on National Radio in Spain (Catalunya Radio).

 Photography by Thomas Farries