Last year, Jolé made his introduction with a self-titled album, that conveyed the soul-searching pensivity that’s at the heart of this singer-songwriter’s music. Since then, Josh Oliver travelled to Los Angeles to pen the next chapter, and it was that geographical separation from the person that he loves that inspired the new single ‘Alpine Green’.
“I wrote this song whilst being really homesick. The narrative is about experiencing something beautiful or uplifting that you wish you could share with someone that can’t be there. It’s about feeling grateful at the moment but wanting someone you love to experience it with you also. However, in not being with that person, holding them in your thoughts or in your memory can sometimes be good enough.” – Jolé
Throughout the lockdown, we’ve all experienced separation from our loved ones to one extent or another, and so Jolé hopes that the listener will find solace, solidarity and hope in the gentle textures of ‘Alpine Green’.
Jolé is the moniker of London based songwriter Joshua Oliver. Blending his love of folk, indie and electronic music he creates a soundscape taking influence from songwriters such as Justin Vernon, Beck and Chris Martin. Since the release of his debut album last year he has amassed just over 2 million streams, a sync on American Idol and toured across the UK and Europe.
In August of 2019, Josh took a trip to LA and here started the bones of new music which was inspired by his time there. His upcoming EP is a homage to his favourite area, Silver Lake where he stayed. The EP is a lyrically honest and stripped back collaboration with friends past and present.
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