Jed Skuse<\/strong>\u2026his latest release, You Only Call Me on the Weekend<\/em>, combines a cleverly orchestrated stripped back acoustic feel with a growing arrangement of loops, building with every layer.<\/span><\/p>\n Here is the blurb with more:<\/p>\n At just 20, Jed Skuse<\/strong>, multi-genre singer-songwriter and guitarist, hailing from Gisborne, but currently studying at Canterbury University, is already a standout in the local music scene. Known for his signature lyrical style,\u00a0 guitar & layered loop arrangements, a run of local music awards from age 16, all coming together alongside his energetic live performances!<\/p>\n Designed to be performed solo with a loop pedal, the track combines layers of vocals, electric\/acoustic guitar and percussive elements to create a sound that feels intimate yet full.<\/span><\/p>\n Drawing comparisons to\u00a0Sticky Fingers<\/strong> and Ed Sheeran\u2019s<\/strong> loop pedal era, Jed\u2019s sound & style remains distinctly original. His witty lyricism shines through in this track, which was inspired by\u00a0\u201ca female friend who would only call me on the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n His passion for music and entertaining started at 11 years old, with help from an influential music teacher.\u00a0 By 16, he claimed\u00a0first place\u00a0\u00a0in\u00a0The East Coast Smokefree Rockquest finals for a \u2018solo\/duo\u2019 artist,\u00a0alongside winning\u00a0The Rockshop Technology award.<\/p>\n At 18,\u00a0he was one of just seven finalists at the\u00a0New\u202fZealand Blues Festival competition, competing against duos to 9 piece bands, and taking home\u00a0The Musicianship Award!<\/p>\n Now a familiar face in Gisborne\u2019s vibrant live-music circuit, where he\u2019s opened for acts such as\u00a0Jon Toogood<\/strong>, and shared festival stage with the likes of\u00a0Tiki Taane, Scribe & Messie<\/strong>.\u00a0Jed\u2019s live sets seamlessly weave original material with crowd favourites, spanning genres like indie, funk, roots, and acoustic rock\u2014anchored by his rich guitar work, signature vocals and groove-driven loops.<\/p>\n Jed returns to Gisborne\u2019s\u00a0Longline Classic Festival<\/a>\u00a0this October long weekend, bringing his new single with him, perfectly\u00a0 in time for the summer season.<\/p>\n Jed Skuse\u2019s<\/strong> \u2018You Only Call Me On The Weekend<\/em>\u2019 is out via all digital outlets now.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/13thfloor.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Jed-Scuse-300x244.png\")
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