I have always loved to support up and coming, singer – songwriter, and indie musicians. My music tastes are eclectic. From parodies, instrumental, classical, country, rock, jazz – I love discovering new music and artists. Believe it or not, one of my dream jobs is to be an A&R (artists and repertoire) Rep for a music company. I, of course, did not follow that career path. Instead, I share new music, artists, authors, and crafters using word of mouth.
John Joseph happens to be the son of one of my friends from high school. I’ve listened to his earlier music that his Mom shared with me and knew he had something. I was excited when she told me he had an album (do they still call them that????) coming out. John attended The New School and completed his BFA (Batchelor of Fine Arts) in Jazz and Contemporary Music. You can definitely feel the jazz influence in his music.
Sunday – Remember the church organ that made that beautiful music every Sunday? This is a beautiful interlude that brings me back to a time when people dressed for church, prayed together, and then gathered for Sunday dinner.
Wet Matches – John takes that church organ sound and created a catchy tune. “wooaoh..I pray you kiss and tell wooaooh take my heart and wear it well” so dang catchy. Great drum beat and that organ really gives the song a unique sound.
Homemade Haircut – Oh boy! This song has such a New Jersey sound to it. If you’ve gone to any concerts by local New Jersey bands, you now what I’m talking about. When I listen to Homemade Haircut and close my eyes, it takes me back to the late 80s sitting in a small pub/restaurant listening to a musician put his/her heart and soul into a song they wrote and the crowd loving it.
Killing Time – Funky tune. My interpretation is that this song is about how life often doesn’t turn out the way you thought it would and how to deal with life’s twists and turns. Groovy, funky sound. Love it.
Deus Ex Machina – This kid can groove. The bass line is awesome on this song.
Breakfast – From the lyrics, this seems to be a “getting over you” song. Remember that break up feeling? The first time you don’t sleep through breakfast. The first time you tie your shoes and go out again. That first time you to out without him/her and try to catch your breathe without them? Sad, yet uplifting.
Float – A funky chill song. Fast paced and fun. All I needed was to float…
Shadow – Jazzy, funky, and fun.
Upside Down – Dang it if that bass line at 1:10 doesn’t make me want to smile. Funky, fast, and groove-tactic!
Blue – Ever feel blue? This is the song for you. Catchy, funky, and just plain fun.
Rain – You can really feel the NJ in this song and YES this is a good thing.
Jessie’s Theme – A showcase for John’s jazz talent. Perhaps my favorite track because of the pure joy expressed by the music.
If you want to check out John Joseph you can find him on
iTunes at
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/john-joseph/1529126822
Spotify at
I hope you’ll give John Joseph a try. If you have an up and coming musician you’d recommend people try, please share in the comments.
Thanks for reading!
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