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NMR – The lyrics are wrapped up in some great vocal harmonies on this latest release, nice chord structures and instrumentation.
Jeán et Joie is the lyrical child of artist and songwriter Grey Jeán, whose music is best described as mournful folk with a hopeful glow. Their songs weave together minimalist instrumentation and poetic, stream-of-consciousness storytelling that invites deep emotional connection.
Themes of celestial wonder, nature, lived experience, and emotional integrity flow through every song—giving listeners both a sense of grounding and uplift.
Grey Jeán was raised in a household surrounded by music. Alongside their three sisters, they grew up immersed in angelic harmonies and polyphonic hymns, drawn from their Catholic upbringing. It was during a difficult adolescence in Mountain Home, Arkansas, that Grey began channeling personal struggles into songwriting—a practice that quickly became a lifeline.
From choir performances to open mic nights and live-streamed concerts during the COVID-19 pandemic, music remained Grey’s constant companion and creative outlet.
In 2021, Grey joined the San Diego punk blues band, Teeming Dreams, composing and performing original piano pieces. The following year, they debuted Jeán et Joie—a project born from a growing personal repertoire and a desire to explore more intimate and poetic folk sounds.
The project took full shape when Grey and their fiancé Gabrielle Néla teamed up with Ikaika and Dash, the drummer-guitar duo from the LA band Flamango Bay. Together, they built a cohesive sound that honors Grey’s introspective lyrics and folk roots.
Now based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Jeán et Joie is finding its place once again in the forests and woods where Grey’s musical identity was first discovered.
Jeán et Joie is currently preparing for the release of their debut EP, Bramble, expected in late 2025. The EP will be introduced through a series of singles, including:
Glory Be
Fried Rice, MA
Soul Sel
No Trash Here
Dissolution
Each song continues Grey’s tradition of blending poetic depth with stripped-back, organic instrumentation.
Though not part of the Bramble EP, Jeán et Joie also released a cover of Virgin Mary Had One Son, a traditional holiday song famously performed by Joan Baez at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival.
“Jeán et Joie’s version gives us atmospheric guitar and a delicate style of storytelling. Grey’s vocal simply shines, perfectly suiting its folksy style.”
— York Calling (UK)
Follow Jeán et Joie as they continue to carve out a space in today’s folk scene—where tenderness, honesty, and hope live side by side in song.
NMR – Mathea has a really nice track here, combining a good lyric mnelody with some well suited sounds and grooves to make it a hit for Pop listeners. .
At just 24 years old, Norwegian pop artist Mathea-Mari is no stranger to the spotlight. She first captured national attention as a finalist on Norway’s Got Talent at the age of 12 and quickly rose to international fame by winning Eurovision Junior at 14. Since then, she has performed hundreds of solo concerts across Norway, steadily building a loyal fanbase.
A graduate of LIMPI (Lillehammer Institute of Music Production and Industries), Mathea-Mari has honed her craft not only as a powerful vocalist but also as a versatile songwriter. Her singles and music videos have accumulated millions of views, and her voice has been featured in both animated series and film soundtracks.
Now, after some time away from the public eye, Mathea-Mari makes a bold return to music, showcasing a mature, emotionally rich sound that blends heartfelt storytelling with modern pop production. Her latest singles, “Tired of Fixing a Broken Heart” and “Crush,” mark a new artistic chapter. Collaborating with award-winning lyricist Christian Burns (BBMak, Tiësto), she delivers tracks filled with raw vulnerability and irresistible melodies.
With a voice that cuts through the noise and a renewed sense of purpose, Mathea-Mari is once again proving she’s a pop artist to watch.