Into a cinematic world of fantastical vignettes and deep, simple humanity; dusty, Motown-influenced Americana and a curious, British mind comes The Canyon: the debut solo album from JJerome87, out today on Mushroom Music/Virgin Music Group.
JJerome87 is the pen name of Joe Newman, best known as vocalist and chief songwriter of the Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello-winning trio alt-J who, over four albums, have topped the UK charts and entered the Billboard Top Five, earning multiple Grammy and Brit nominations and billions of streams whilst becoming one of the last decade’s most successful bands on both sides of the Atlantic. Where the specific alchemy of alt-J has always been rooted in the unlikely confluence of three different tastes, Newman‘s current project is an exercise in showing new sides of himself – digging back to the influences that have energized him since his childhood, and weaving them into experiences taken from the most transformative time in his life to date.
Featuring the singles ‘Brush Me Like A Horse’, ‘Track And Field’, ‘Mr Alligator’ and today’s focus track, ‘Green Velvet’, the album was recorded in Los Angeles, co-produced by Joe with Carlos de la Garza, featuring a handpicked group of the city’s top session musicians alongside a trio of female backing vocalists.
Stream or purchase the album here.