Joël (musician)
Joël | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joël Lobban |
| Born | 1996 or 1997 (age 27–28) |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Alternative R&B |
| Occupation | Singer/Songwriter/Dancer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Website | www |
Joël Lobban, known professionally as Joël, is a Canadian singer/songwriter/dancer[1] from Toronto, Ontario. He makes alternative R&B music armed with honest, introspective lyrics and a penchant for heartbreaking melodies.[2][3][4] Pigeons & Planes named Joël in their March 2019 article one of '11 Rising Artists Who Defy Genre'.[5]
Discography
[edit]Joël released two singles in 2017. "Stuck With Me" was released in summer 2017[6] and "Brandy" was released in late 2017.[7] The single "Vent" was released on November 30, 2018, worldwide,[3][8] followed up by "Type" on February 22, 2019. He is currently working on an album called 'Grunge Gospel' with producer Colin Munroe.[9]
Music videos
[edit]The official music video for "Vent" was a DIY video shot in a warehouse and was released on December 23, 2018.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Thomson, Zangba (13 December 2018). "Joël releases a harmonious urban soul tune, entitled, "Vent"". Bongminesentertainment/cp. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ Witmer, Phil (2017-06-23). "Love Goes South On Joël Lobban's "Stuck With Me"". Noisey. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
- ^ a b "Premiere: Joël Returns with New Single "Vent"". Complex.com. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ "Newcomer Joël Lobban shares sensual electro-R&B debut "Reload"". HighClouds. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
- ^ "11 Rising Artists Who Defy Genre". Complex. 2019-03-25. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ ""Love Goes South On Joël Lobban's "Stuck With Me"". Vice. 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ^ ""Joël Lobban's "Brandy" Is an Intoxicating Alternate R&B Universe". Vice. 2017-11-30. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ^ "Toronto's Joël Lobban reflects on a fading relationship in "VENT"". Revolt.tv. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Meet Joël, a Toronto Artist Blending R&B With Gospel and Grunge". Pigeons & Planes, April 10, 2019.