Josh Joplin

Josh Joplin
Josh Joplin wearing jeans and a sweater with collared shirt and tie underneath, sitting down, holding an electric guitar, and looking at camera over his glasses
Joplin in 2015
Background information
Birth nameJoshua David Blum
Born (1972-01-01) January 1, 1972 (age 52)
Washington DC, US
Genres
Occupations
Labels
  • Sleepless Nights Records
  • Artemis Records
  • Sony Records
  • Epic Records
  • Verve Records
  • 9th Grade Records
Member ofAmong the Oak & Ash
Formerly ofJosh Joplin Group

Josh Joplin (born Joshua David Blum on January 1, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, as well as music and film producer.[1][2][3][4] He has founded the bands Josh Joplin Group and Among the Oak & Ash.[5][6] His song "Camera One" was the first independent release to hit #1 at Triple A radio.[7][8] His song "Blue Skies Again" was recorded by Jessica Lea Mayfield for her Nonesuch debut Tell Me. Pitchfork praised it as, "simple, the infectious chorus makes it a standout...it's also a sunny, reassuring song."[9] Joplin has toured extensively in North America, Europe, and Australia, and has recorded several albums with different bands.[10][11]

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  2. ^ Stehman, Scott (September 11, 1974). "Tot, 3, Cut and Bruised". Intelligencer Journal.
  3. ^ Alexieff, Stephanie H. (July 7, 1984). "Teen Of The Week". Lancaster New Era.
  4. ^ Montes, Kevin (October 30, 2016). "Who's Afraid of Thomas Wolfe?". MeetMeInMontauk.
  5. ^ Waterhouse, Jon (August 6, 2010). "Go Guide: 10 Days Out". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  6. ^ Harrington, Michael (October 29, 2009). "7 Days: Two of Our Faves: Among the Oak & Ash a Fine Frenzy". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  7. ^ "Chart History". Billboard. April 14, 2001.
  8. ^ Jenkins, Daniel (December 16, 2000). "Billboard".
  9. ^ Deusner, Stephen M. (February 11, 2011). "Tell Me Album Review". Pitchfork.
  10. ^ Dollar, Steve (June 8, 1993). "Sound Shopping: Local Acts Independents Fuel The Resurgence Of 7-inch Vinyl". The Atlanta Journal.
  11. ^ Murray, Sonia. "In The Clubs: CD Release Party Josh Joplin". The Atlanta Journal.