Joël (musician)

Joël
Born
Joël Lobban

1996 or 1997 (age 29–30)
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresAlternative R&B
OccupationSinger/Songwriter/Dancer
Years active2018–present

Joël Lobban, known mononymously as Joël, is a Canadian singer/songwriter/dancer[1] from Toronto, Ontario. He makes alternative R&B music.[2][3][4] Pigeons & Planes named Joël in their March 2019 article one of '11 Rising Artists Who Defy Genre'.[5]

Career

Joël released two singles in 2017. "Stuck With Me" was released in summer 2017[2] and "Brandy" was released in late 2017.[6] The single "Vent" was released on November 30, 2018, worldwide.[3][7] The music video for "Vent" was a DIY video shot in a warehouse and was released on December 23, 2018.[8]

In September 2019, he released his debut album Grunge Gospel: Side A,[9] followed by Grunge Gospel: Side B in 2020.[10]

References

  1. ^ Thomson, Zangba (13 December 2018). "Joël releases a harmonious urban soul tune, entitled, "Vent"". Bongminesentertainment/cp. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b Witmer, Phil (2017-06-23). "Love Goes South On Joël Lobban's "Stuck With Me"". Noisey. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  3. ^ a b "Premiere: Joël Returns with New Single "Vent"". Complex.com. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Newcomer Joël Lobban shares sensual electro-R&B debut "Reload"". HighClouds. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  5. ^ "11 Rising Artists Who Defy Genre". Complex. 2019-03-25. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  6. ^ ""Joël Lobban's "Brandy" Is an Intoxicating Alternate R&B Universe". Vice. 2017-11-30. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  7. ^ "Toronto's Joël Lobban reflects on a fading relationship in "VENT"". Revolt.tv. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  8. ^ "Meet Joël, a Toronto Artist Blending R&B With Gospel and Grunge". Complex. Archived from the original on 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  9. ^ "Stream Toronto-based Joël's Grunge Gospel: Side A". The FADER. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  10. ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (2020-05-29). "Slept On: Underground Acts You Need to Listen To Today". popdust. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
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