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GoGo Penguin

Jazz Fusion·Music·indie·United Kingdom
68
QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
383K
YT SUBS
87K
CHAMPIONS
0

GoGo Penguin is an English instrumental jazz fusion trio from Manchester formed in 2012, consisting of Chris Illingworth (piano), Nick Blacka (bass), and Jon Scott (drums). They are known for blending jazz with electronic, classical, and contemporary influences, and have become Blue Note Records' best-selling contemporary instrumental artists with over 300,000 albums sold.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Over 300,000 albums sold
  • Mercury Prize nomination for 'v2.0'
  • Publishing deal with Wise Music Group
  • Blue Note Records' best-selling contemporary instrumental artists
WHAT FANS SAY (5)

Saw these guys for the third time last night and I'm curious what junglists think. I personally think it's brilliant and the jungle/breakcore influence is obvious; drummer was even wearing an Aphex Twin shirt.

u/IslandDrummer · reddit · 10

Just found them out. Really good stuff!

Last.fm user · lastfm

Relatively few comments here, what a shame! Any opinions on how their new drummer Jon Scott compares to Rob Turner, who left the band two years ago? Just seen them live for what I think was the first time ..

Last.fm user · lastfm

Lucky you! I wasn't aware of the change, and the new album sounds good to me. I wonder if my opinion is going to change if I start comparing. What do you think about their latest album release?

Last.fm user · lastfm

Oh how I miss Rob Turner. Their olf stuff was so alive! And now it's just a bit tame...

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is GoGo Penguin underrated?

GoGo Penguin has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 68 out of 100. their quality signals — including fan sentiment, critical reception, and artistic consistency — substantially outpace their current visibility. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including over 300,000 albums sold.

Q:What genre is GoGo Penguin?

GoGo Penguin works in Jazz Fusion originating from United Kingdom (Manchester, England). As a music artist at the "indie" level, GoGo Penguin has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Jazz Fusion scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does GoGo Penguin have?

GoGo Penguin has approximately 383K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 87K YouTube subscribers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to GoGo Penguin?

Fans of GoGo Penguin often also enjoy Portico Quartet, Kiasmos, Esbjörn Svensson Trio, The Bad Plus, Mammal Hands. These artists share common ground in the Jazz Fusion space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate GoGo Penguin's approach to jazz fusion, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't GoGo Penguin more famous?

With a Gap Score of 68/100, GoGo Penguin's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.

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