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Jet

Jet brought loud, simple, swaggering rock and roll back into the charts in the early 2000s. Built around the Cester brothers, Cameron Muncey and Mark Wilson, the Australian band hit globally with Are You Gonna Be My Girl and turned retro garage rock, classic riffs and shout-along choruses into festival-ready anthems.

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Formed
2001
Origin
Melbourne
Albums
3
Breakthrough
Get Born
Biggest Song
Are You Gonna
Background

About Jet

Jet formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2001, built around brothers Nic Cester and Chris Cester alongside guitarist Cameron Muncey and bassist Mark Wilson. At a time when garage rock revival bands were breaking through around the world, Jet leaned hard into the simplest and most immediate version of rock and roll: loud guitars, handclaps, shouted choruses and riffs that sounded built for packed pubs and festival fields.

The band’s breakthrough came with Get Born in 2003. The album arrived at exactly the right moment, when listeners were hungry for guitar bands that sounded direct, unpolished and full of attitude. Are You Gonna Be My Girl became the obvious calling card — a stomping garage-rock single with a bassline, rhythm and vocal hook that made it instantly recognisable.

Jet were sometimes criticised for being too openly indebted to classic rock, but that was also the point. They were not trying to hide their love of The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who and old rhythm and blues records. Their strongest songs work because they take those influences and deliver them with blunt, modern energy.

Get Born also proved Jet were more than one riff. Songs like Look What You’ve Done, Rollover DJ, Cold Hard Bitch and Get Me Outta Here showed different sides of the band: piano ballads, pub-rock swagger, sleazy hard rock and frantic garage energy.

The follow-up, Shine On, tried to stretch the band’s emotional range while keeping the classic-rock foundation. It had bigger arrangements, more ballads and a slightly more mature tone, but it arrived under the weight of huge expectations after Get Born. Some critics were harsh, though fans still found plenty to enjoy in songs like Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is and Bring It On Back.

Shaka Rock followed in 2009 and pushed Jet back toward a punchier, more immediate rock sound. It did not match the global impact of the debut, but it showed the band still had a gift for compact riffs, gang vocals and no-nonsense rock singles. After that era, Jet became less active, eventually splitting before returning for reunion shows.

Jet’s legacy is tied to one huge song, but they deserve more than one-hit-wonder treatment. At their best, they were a fun, unpretentious rock and roll band with sharp hooks, strong vocals and a genuine love of old-school guitar music. For anyone building a 2000s garage rock playlist, Jet are essential.

Ranked

Top 10 Jet Songs

Ranked by impact, hooks, replay value and how well each track captures Jet’s loud, classic rock-inspired sound.

01
Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Get Born
Jet’s defining song and one of the most recognisable garage rock revival hits of the 2000s. The bassline, handclaps, shouted vocal and explosive chorus made it unavoidable on radio, adverts, sports coverage and festival stages.
2003
02
Look What You’ve Done
Get Born
The band’s best ballad and proof that Jet could slow down without losing personality. Built around a simple piano figure and a Lennon-esque melody, it became one of their biggest emotional moments.
2003
03
Cold Hard Bitch
Get Born
A sleazy, swaggering hard-rock track that leans into the band’s AC/DC side. It is loud, simple and built around a riff that does exactly what it needs to do.
2004
04
Rollover DJ
Get Born
One of Jet’s sharpest garage-rock tracks, full of attitude, snappy guitar work and a chorus that sounds made for sweaty club rooms. It captures the band at their most direct.
2003
05
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Shine On
The lead single from Shine On brought the band back with stomping drums, bluesy guitar and a hooky chorus. It is one of the strongest examples of Jet’s second-album sound.
2006
06
Get Me Outta Here
Get Born
Fast, scrappy and full of garage-rock momentum, this is one of the best deeper cuts on Get Born. It shows Jet at their most frantic and pub-rock ready.
2003
07
Bring It On Back
Shine On
A slower, bluesier track that leans into classic 1970s rock influences. The groove, guitar tone and vocal delivery show Jet trying to broaden their sound without abandoning their roots.
2006
08
She’s a Genius
Shaka Rock
One of the catchiest songs from Jet’s later era. Built around a chunky riff and shout-along chorus, it proved the band still knew how to write compact rock singles.
2009
09
Rip It Up
Get Born
Loud, reckless and packed with energy, Rip It Up channels the chaotic side of classic rock and garage punk. It became a reliable live favourite during the early years.
2003
10
Seventeen
Get Born
A swaggering rock and roll track driven by bluesy riffs and youthful attitude. It captures the loose, pub-ready spirit that made Jet’s debut album so effective.
2003

For a larger ranking, see the best Jet songs guide.

Discography

Jet Albums: Where to Start

The key Jet albums and what each one offers.

2003
Get Born
⭐ Best starting point: the essential album
The album that made Jet global stars. Packed with riffs, swagger and huge hooks, it includes Are You Gonna Be My Girl, Look What You’ve Done, Rollover DJ and Cold Hard Bitch.
2006
Shine On
Start here if: you want a broader rock sound
Bigger, more polished and more emotional than the debut, Shine On mixed ballads and bluesy rock with arena choruses and classic-rock ambition.
2009
Shaka Rock
Start here if: you want punchy late-era Jet
A tighter and more direct album that returned to energetic rock riffs and catchy choruses. Includes She’s a Genius and several underrated deep cuts.
History

Jet: Key Moments

2001
Jet form in Melbourne
Brothers Nic and Chris Cester form Jet with Cameron Muncey and Mark Wilson, building a band inspired by classic rock, garage punk and old rhythm and blues records.
2003
Get Born becomes a global breakthrough
Get Born launches Jet worldwide with Are You Gonna Be My Girl, turning the band into one of the biggest names of the garage rock revival era.
2004
Jet become festival and radio staples
Songs like Cold Hard Bitch and Look What You’ve Done keep the band in heavy rotation across rock radio, sports coverage and international festivals.
2006
Shine On expands the sound
Jet return with Shine On, a more polished and emotional record that mixes hard rock swagger with ballads and blues influences.
2009
Shaka Rock leans back into riffs
Shaka Rock pushes the band toward tighter, punchier rock songs while maintaining the retro guitar sound Jet were known for.
2012
Jet announce their split
After years of touring and changing momentum, Jet split up, closing the first chapter of the band’s career.
2016
Reunion performances begin
Jet reunite for live performances and later continue playing selected shows and festival appearances for longtime fans.
Test Yourself

Jet Trivia Quiz

Five questions — how well do you know Jet?

Where to Start

Best Jet Songs by Listening Mood

New to Jet? Start with these depending on the kind of rock sound you want.

First song ever
Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Best singalong
Look What You’ve Done
Most energetic
Get Me Outta Here
Most hard rock
Cold Hard Bitch
Best riff
Rollover DJ
Most bluesy
Bring It On Back
Best late-era track
She’s a Genius
Pub rock anthem
Seventeen
Questions

Jet FAQs

Who are Jet?
Jet are an Australian rock band from Melbourne, formed in 2001. They are best known for their garage rock revival sound and the global hit Are You Gonna Be My Girl.
What is Jet's most famous song?
Are You Gonna Be My Girl is Jet’s most famous song. It became one of the defining rock singles of the early 2000s and remains their biggest signature track.
What is the best Jet album to start with?
Get Born is the best starting point. It contains Are You Gonna Be My Girl, Look What You’ve Done, Rollover DJ and Cold Hard Bitch.
Where are Jet from?
Jet are from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Did Jet split up?
Jet announced their split in 2012, but later reunited for live performances and selected festival appearances.
Can I play Jet songs on RockHeardle?
Yes — RockHeardle includes garage rock, classic rock, alternative rock and other guitar-driven artists, including bands like Jet.