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]

Joël
Birth nameJoël Lobban
Born1996 or 1997 (age 27–28)
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresAlternative R&B
OccupationSinger/Songwriter/Dancer
Years active2018–present
Websitewww.grungegospel.com

Discography

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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

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The official music video for "Vent" was a DIY video shot in a warehouse and was released on December 23, 2018.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Thomson, Zangba (13 December 2018). "Joël releases a harmonious urban soul tune, entitled, "Vent"". Bongminesentertainment/cp. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  2. ^ 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. ^ ""Love Goes South On Joël Lobban's "Stuck With Me"". Vice. 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  7. ^ ""Joël Lobban's "Brandy" Is an Intoxicating Alternate R&B Universe". Vice. 2017-11-30. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  8. ^ "Toronto's Joël Lobban reflects on a fading relationship in "VENT"". Revolt.tv. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Meet Joël, a Toronto Artist Blending R&B With Gospel and Grunge". Pigeons & Planes, April 10, 2019.
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