Jady

Jady, the Columbus-based alternative rock duo, took the stage for a set built on intensity and contrast, balancing dark, vulnerable moments with percussion-driven energy.

For the final stop of the United States leg of Call Me Karizma’s tour, the duo performed a set pulled largely from their most recent album, “Silver,” alongside their newly released single, “Boltcutter,” and a cover of The Neighbourhood’s “Sweater Weather.”

Jarrett (vocals) and Ashton (percussion) immediately pulled the audience in by kicking off their set with “Reanimate,” moving from an eerie intro into an upbeat melody before closing with a lyrical bridge and a heavier reprise. The band’s opening stretch blended their alternative rock sound with elements of rap and soft melodic themes, showing that they don’t box themselves into a specific genre. 

Jady’s newest single, “Boltcutter,” followed their cover of “Sweater Weather” and blended the alternative rock style they are known for with an outro leaning more punk rock. The mood of their set shifted quickly as “Medication” and “Landmines” quieted the crowd and pulled even more emotion into the room.

The band closed the set the same way as it began, with high energy and complete command of the room. Throughout the entire show, Jarrett broke the barrier between himself and the crowd by engaging with the audience and pulling participation into the performance.

One of Jady’s greatest strengths is the equal weight Jarrett and Ashton give to the vocals and percussion. Rather than simply supporting the vocals, the percussion elevates songs through subtle rhythmic changes, and in some cases, silence, taking their music to a different level. Listeners are given something new to hear in each reiteration of the chorus while also retaining the sense of familiarity. 

Jady’s stage presence, control of the room, and ability to seamlessly shift between intensity and vulnerability captivated the crowd from the moment they took the stage and proved them to be far more than an opening act.