Caught A Ghost

Caught A Ghost is an indie electro soul band based in Los Angeles, California.[1] The band is a project from Los Angeles singer, songwriter and producer Jesse Nolan and kindergarten classmate Stephen Edelstein [2][3] Their debut album, Human Nature, was released 1 April 2014.[1][4]

Caught A Ghost
Caught a Ghost at Tarfest, September 2018, Los Angeles CA.
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresR&B/Soul
Websitehttp://caughtaghost.com
MembersJesse Nolan
Jazmen Safina
Jasmine N. Jamison
Past membersTessa Thompson

Career

Caught A Ghost is signed with +1 Records and released their debut full-length album, Human Nature, on April 1, 2014.[5] The band has performed live to sold out shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City. This included three national tours supporting fellow musicians Youngblood Hawke, Wild Belle and He’s My Brother She’s My Sister.[5]

The band provided two songs for the Dear White People soundtrack. Caught A Ghost provided a remix to their song “Sleeping At Night” that was featured in the film's trailer.[6] The band also produced a new song, “Get Your Life”, for the film. Additionally, the song's music video was directed by Justin Simien (the director of Dear White People) and features the cast of the film.[7]

Style

The band identifies themselves as an indie electro soul band. Their sound is a modern take on blue eyed soul; the tracks feature elements of classic Motown and Stax/Volt compositions with influences from dubstep, 90s rap, and contemporary electronica.[2][8] Their sound reaches into the past, grabs hold of images and sounds that resonates, and complements them with modern samples, synths and beats.[2][9]

The band's live shows often consist of an 8 piece band with 3 piece horn section and tailor made projections for each song. The band engages the audience with mix media, dancers, projected images, performance art, and audience participation.[2]

Film and television licensing

Several singles from the band's album, Human Nature, can be heard in Hollywood films and television series:

  • Their song “No Sugar In My Coffee” was featured in Boardwalk Empire, Vampire Diaries, The Blacklist, and A Way Out trailer.[10][11][12]
  • Their cover version of the Sam Cooke song “You Send Me” was featured in Vampire Diaries and advertising for Victoria’s Secret.[13]
  • Their song "Somehow" was featured on Supernatural.
  • The song “Connected” was featured in Grey’s Anatomy, Suits, Mistresses, a Friskies commercial and a BlackPeopleMeet commercial.[10]
  • “Time Go” was featured in Suits.[10]
  • The song “Sleeping At Night” has been featured in Suits and Rake (promo).[10]
  • Their covers for “Like A Virgin” and “Portions For Foxes” have both been featured in Grey’s Anatomy.[14]
  • The song “Like No One” was featured in The Originals.
  • Two of their songs are part of the Dear White People soundtrack: “Can’t Let Go” and “Sleeping At Night (Dear White People Remix)”.[6][7][15]
  • The Amazon Prime original series Bosch uses the band's song “Can’t Let Go” as its theme song.
  • The song “Hold Out” was featured in the movie Good Kill.

Albums
  • 2014: Human Nature; Label: +1 Records[5][16]

References
  1. Falconer, Alex. "Exclusive Song Premiere: 'Human Nature,' Caught A Ghost". Interview.com.
  2. Weinholtz, Bradley. "Band of the Month - Caught A Ghost". The Hub. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  3. Zemler, Emily. "Tessa Thompson and Jesse Nolan Make Music Magic in Caught A Ghost". Elle Magazine Online. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  4. Mendoza, Mariecar. "Caught A Ghost made believers out of Los Angeles fans at Bootleg Theater". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  5. "Caught A Ghost Releases Debut Album, Human Nature". Broadway World. April 1, 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  6. Geller, Wendy (October 28, 2014). "Caught a Ghost Premieres Video for 'Sleeping at Night (Dear White People Remix)'". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  7. Dunlap, Kelley (December 1, 2014). "Premiere: Watch The Cast Of "Dear White People" Reunite In The New Music Video From Caught A Ghost". Buzzfeed. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  8. Kelley, Max. "Music Appreciation: Caught a Ghost". Popinsomniacs. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  9. "About Caught A Ghost". MTV. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  10. Coplen, Katherine (July 9, 2014). "Caught A Ghost is back home(ish) again". NUVO.net. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  11. "Caught A Ghost: Human Nature". Hype Machine. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  12. Thomas, Pamela (November 13, 2013). "An Interview with the Enchanting Jesse Nolan of Caught A Ghost". The Reel Spin. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  13. Herbert, Kiran (March 7, 2014). "Style Record: Tessa Thompson of Caught a Ghost". Paste. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  14. Matheson, Whitney (1 May 2014). "Song premiere: Caught A Ghost covers 'Like A Virgin'". USA Today. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  15. Blakenship, Mark (July 24, 2014). "Why Caught A Ghost Is The Perfect Band For The 'Dear White People' Trailer". Tribeca Film. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  16. Gaffney, Adrienne. "'Dear White People' Star Tessa Thompson Spills About Her Secret Music Career". Billboard. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
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