Jack J is Jack Jutson: an Australian-born, Vancouver-based producer, songwriter and performer.

He co-founded Mood Hut, the influential underground record label and studio, and is one half of the long-running duo Pender Street Steppers. After a series of cassettes and 12” releases that shaped a wave of dance music from Vancouver, Jack released his debut solo LP Opening the Door in 2022, followed by Blue Desert in 2024.

Jack’s songwriting is intuitive and spacious, focused on atmosphere, tone, and restraint. There’s a sense of warmth and clarity that threads through all of his work, whether in the studio or on stage.

His live shows, performed with a full band, reframe his recorded work with a looser, more physical energy. Jack has toured extensively throughout Europe and the US, including a recent run of live dates supporting Jessica Pratt. He also continues to perform as Pender Street Steppers, and has hosted a monthly NTS radio show since 2019.