2011–2012: Early years and EPs All four members of The Jungle Giants attended
Mansfield State High School 2013–2014: Learn to Exist In May 2013, The Jungle Giants released "I Am What You Want Me to Be", the first track from their debut album
Learn to Exist which was released 30 August 2013. The band toured Australia to celebrate the release which included both headline performances and appearances at
Splendour in the Grass 2013 & Spin Off Festival. The album received positive reception overall. It was a featured album on national radio station
Triple J in the week leading up to the release. The band extended the tour due to popular demand with extra shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. In 2014, the Jungle Giants performed on the national
Big Day Out touring festival alongside acts such as
Arcade Fire and
Pearl Jam. They were also announced shortly afterwards to perform on the national regional touring festival
Groovin' the Moo in April & May 2014, which includes performances by
Dizzee Rascal,
Disclosure, and
Karnivool. The band additionally announced headline performances as part of the "Tuss Tour" that will take place shortly prior to their Groovin' The Moo performances, performing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
2015–2018: Speakerzoid and Quiet Ferocity In August 2015, the band released their second studio album
Speakerzoid. In May 2017, their song "Come and Be Alone with Me" was featured in the trailer video for series 3 of
Casual. In July 2017, they released their third studio album,
Quiet Ferocity. which spawned the singles "
Feel the Way I Do", "
On Your Way Down", "
Bad Dream" and "
Used to Be in Love". At the 2018 AIR Awards, the album won Best Independent Album or EP.
2019–2021: Love Signs On 8 July 2019, the Jungle Giants released the song "
Heavy Hearted". In January 2020, the song polled at number 8 in
Triple J's
Hottest 100 of 2019, and became their first single to chart inside the
ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart. which peaked at number 55 on the ARIA Singles Chart in February 2021.
2022–present: Experiencing Feelings of Joy On 10 March 2023, the band released "Trippin' Up"; the first song from the band's fifth studio record. In March 2026, the band announced
Experiencing Feelings of Joy would be released on 8 May 2026, alongside tour dates. ==Band members==