For teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, it all started at a sleepover in 2015 where four 15-year-olds watched the Richard Linklater film 'School of Rock' together. The joke name "Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers" was coined by one of their uncles and stuck. They formed a rock band on the morning after that which became one of Australia's most exciting acts.
Their parents would often accompany them to shows, with backpacks full of school supplies, while they played at pubs. At 16 or 17, they were still considered minors in venues but were booked to play events anyway due to their punk spirit.
The band's music has always been meant to be fun and not a serious attempt for stardom. They recall a gig where huge crowds showed up and Ryan wondered who was playing after them. Their self-titled EP, "Pretty Good for a Girl Band", includes the song 'Girl Sports' that pokes at sexism in sports.
The band's debut album I Love You (2023) won Best Breakthrough Artist at the Aria Awards, while their new album Glory, sounds grander with catchy songs like Salt and Ahhhh!
Despite finding success, they have not compromised on their values. "When we were younger, we were in the mindset of everybody else knows best... Now we know what is best for us," Ryan says.
The band's journey from high school friends to professional musicians has been smooth due to their close bond and ability to stay grounded amidst fame. They reveal that Reptilia by The Strokes, Love Takes Miles by Cameron Winter, You Get What You Give by New Radicals, Pump It by Black Eyed Peas, and Moonlight Lady by Julio Inglesias are some of the songs they can't get enough of.
Their parents would often accompany them to shows, with backpacks full of school supplies, while they played at pubs. At 16 or 17, they were still considered minors in venues but were booked to play events anyway due to their punk spirit.
The band's music has always been meant to be fun and not a serious attempt for stardom. They recall a gig where huge crowds showed up and Ryan wondered who was playing after them. Their self-titled EP, "Pretty Good for a Girl Band", includes the song 'Girl Sports' that pokes at sexism in sports.
The band's debut album I Love You (2023) won Best Breakthrough Artist at the Aria Awards, while their new album Glory, sounds grander with catchy songs like Salt and Ahhhh!
Despite finding success, they have not compromised on their values. "When we were younger, we were in the mindset of everybody else knows best... Now we know what is best for us," Ryan says.
The band's journey from high school friends to professional musicians has been smooth due to their close bond and ability to stay grounded amidst fame. They reveal that Reptilia by The Strokes, Love Takes Miles by Cameron Winter, You Get What You Give by New Radicals, Pump It by Black Eyed Peas, and Moonlight Lady by Julio Inglesias are some of the songs they can't get enough of.
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And can we talk about how awesome it is that they've stayed true to themselves and their values despite all the fame and success? Like, they're not trying to sell out or anything. Their music is just so fun and catchy! 
And I love that they mentioned Reptilia by The Strokes - that's like, a total throwback jam for me. Anyway, can't wait to check out their new album Glory! 
. That's like, life lesson number one: be authentic and don't compromise your values for fame or success. It's also cool how they've got each other's backs, it's clear that their friendship is a major key to their success 
. And can we talk about their music? It's all about having fun and speaking truth to power 
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They're like, super genuine and true to themselves, you know? I mean, who wouldn't want to rock out with their mates at a sleepover after watching School of Rock 
. It's amazing they've stayed grounded despite all the fame and success - that's what it's all about, right? 
Their music is like, so much fun and not afraid to poke at some serious issues like sexism in sports 
. I'm loving their new album Glory, especially Salt and Ahhhh! 
Can't wait to see them live again! 
I'm intrigued by their rise to fame but I gotta ask, how did a band with no formal music training even get discovered? 
. But what's the deal with the 'girl sports' song? Is it just a one-off or a commentary on sexism in general? 
i've been listening to their new album nonstop, 'glory' is giving me LIFE 
. And can we talk about how cool it is that their parents were always there supporting them while doing school stuff in the background? 
I'm totally gonna check out their new album Glory, those catchy songs are calling my name! 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to play gigs with backpacks full of school supplies? 
. I'm excited to check out their new album Glory and see if it lives up to the hype! 
we drove for like 12 hours straight through the desert and watched this insane sunset over the mountains... it was so breathtaking! anyway, back to these teen rockstars, can you believe they went from sleepover jam sessions to sold-out shows? I mean, I'm all about supporting local artists but wow, that's some crazy talent 
also, their music is so catchy and fun, I love how they're not afraid to poke fun at sexism in sports with that song "Girl Sports" lol
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btw has anyone tried that new pizza place downtown? I heard their crust is insane
Ryan's quote is relatable to me... everyone knows best when you're a teenager 
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