ANCHR's Artist of the Week: Joseph
Photo by Shervin Lainez
This week’s artist of the week goes to one of ANCHR’s long-time favorites, Joseph.
Joseph is a trio of sisters, composed of Natalie Closner Schepman, and twins Allison Closner and Meegan Closner. Hailing from Oregon, their mellow folk melodies and goosebump-inducing harmonies make for the perfect soundtrack to the breathtaking aesthetic of the Pacific Northwest. While their sound almost embodies the feel of their native region, I’m very glad Joseph’s music has spread far and wide, as it also has a timeless appeal to it.
Just last month, Joseph announced their newest project—their fourth studio album entitled The Sun, which follows up 2019’s Good Luck, Kid. Along with the album announcement, Joseph shared the record’s lead single “Nervous System.” The anthemic new song has a weighted confidence to it, boldly marking the band’s return since their prior EP entitled “Trio Sessions (Vol. 2),” which was a collection of stripped-back versions of their music released in 2021. “Nervous System” details the relatable struggle with anxiety and the importance of self-care and compassion during those struggles with lyrics like “no it’s not selfish if you save yourself” and “hold yourself, say you’re okay/say your’re the one who keeps you safe.” Talking more about the song, Allison says, “I’ve struggled with a lot of anxiety over the years, at times a constant inner storm, and it’s been easy to look outside myself to feel safe and secure. I’ve fought to find my inner peace, and through that process I’ve found that so much of the time I already have what it takes to calm my nervous system.”
Just from this first peek into The Sun, I can’t wait to hear what else Joseph has in store for us in this new wave of music. The album will be out on April 28, and the sisters collaborated with different producers like Tucker Martine and Christian “Leggy” Langdon to bring a fresh perspective to their work.
Joseph will be on the road this year in honor of the new music, including a stop at Thalia Hall in Chicago on July 1st. See all of their tour dates here, and watch the video for “Nervous System” below.