Who is Jack Penate?

Jack Penate is another import from the UK, whom I'm sort of on the fence about. If you like the Fratellis, you're going to love this guy. He's got a very British sound, but I feel his songs are somewhat boring; however, he's known for his super-crazy antics during shows, and according to Wikipedia, "soulful ska fueled songs and eccentric dancing".

Born of British and Spanish descent, Penate paid his dues by playing bars and clubs throughout London before getting signed to XL Recordings. His first singles were released in the fall of 2006 and his debut album, Matinee, is slated to drop October 8.

Check out his video for "Spit at Stars":



Here's the video for "Second Minute or Hour":


Stream his music at the Hype Machine.