Junglehammer release new single 'Hold On' and announce album Right On

Sydney-based jazz/soul collective Junglehammer release their new single 'Hold On' on Friday March 24th. It features the exquisite vocals of co-writer Lily Dior, recognised as one of Australia's most accomplished jazz/soul singers and musical exports.

'Hold On' follows previous singles 'Boots', and 'Skin 2 Skin' (featuring Christine Anu) which introduced a new audience to Junglehammer’s unique hybrid sound. The group has also announced their upcoming album Right On is due in early May.

About Junglehammer

Junglehammer is led by founders and keyboard maestros, James Guiney and Lindsay Page. Guiney and Page have brought together some of Australia's most accomplished musicians for their project. The broad appeal of Junglehammer's songs will be appreciated by fans of chill music, soul, funk and jazz… equally appealing by the pool, in the lounge room, or in the club!

About Lily Dior (featured vocalist)

The singer on 'Hold On' is Lily Dior. According to Jazz Real Book: “Lily is one of Australia’s most captivating singers possessing a warm lyrical voice that lends itself equally to the cool subtleties of jazz, and the passionate styling of rhythm and blues. Whether singing a tender jazz ballad or a soul classic Lily brings heart and depth to every song she sings... Over the last few years Lily has built a solid reputation overseas with performances in New Zealand, London, Japan, Shanghai and Hong Kong... She has shared the stage with an amazing array of world-class musicians from Australia, Europe and the Americas, including The Paul Grabowsky Trio; the Mark Isaacs Band; Dale Barlow; Guy Strazzulo; Kate Cebrano; D.I.G; The Mighty Reapers; The Bays (UK); James Morrison and EON."

She is currently selling out shows in London and Europe.

About Serge Dimitrijevic (featured guitarist) 

The song's melodic guitar comes from masterful guitarist Serg Dimitrijevic. The last eight years have seen Serg based in the USA, touring throughout North America, Canada, Japan, Europe and Australia with many established US and International artists such as Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Kelly Clarkson, Ashley Simpson, Kelis, Ariana Grande, Aretha Franklin and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Nick Langley