Joël (musician) explained

Joël
Birth Name:	Joël Lobban
Origin:	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genre:	Alternative R&B
Occupation:	Singer/Songwriter/Dancer
Years Active:	2018–present

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

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

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Joël releases a harmonious urban soul tune, entitled, "Vent". Zangba. Thomson. 13 December 2018. Bongminesentertainment/cp. 14 March 2019.
2. Web site: Love Goes South On Joël Lobban's "Stuck With Me". Witmer. Phil. 2017-06-23. Noisey. en. 2019-03-15.
3. Web site: Premiere: Joël Returns with New Single "Vent". Complex.com. 14 March 2019.
4. Web site: Newcomer Joël Lobban shares sensual electro-R&B debut "Reload". 2017-03-24. HighClouds. en-GB. 2019-03-15.
5. Web site: 11 Rising Artists Who Defy Genre. 2019-03-25. Complex. 22 May 2019.
6. Web site: "Love Goes South On Joël Lobban's "Stuck With Me". 2017-06-22. Vice. 2019-05-22.
7. Web site: "Joël Lobban's "Brandy" Is an Intoxicating Alternate R&B Universe. 2017-11-30. Vice. 2019-05-22.
8. Web site: Toronto's Joël Lobban reflects on a fading relationship in "VENT". Revolt.tv. 14 March 2019.
9. https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2019/04/joel-interview-toronto-artist "Meet Joël, a Toronto Artist Blending R&B With Gospel and Grunge"