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Simon Joyner was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but he’s lived in Omaha, Nebraska most of his life. The geography, mythology, and personal connection to both the South and the Midwest act as shadow characters throughout his large body of work–swallowing some characters, emboldening others, always reminding us that place is much more than mere scenery. Joyner’s songs and stories focus on struggling or haunted characters who confirm their humanity during moments of strength and weakness, disappointment, failure, and, of course, love.
Joyner’s musical career began during the early 90’s lo-fi explosion which spawned contemporaries like Smog, Lou Barlow, and Will Oldham. Like them, Joyner was quick to avoid being pigeonholed as a lo-fi, 4-track artist. Instead, he chose the recording environment that suited the individual material, allowing some records to be recorded in studios, others in living rooms and warehouse spaces. Between tours, he released a series of influential records on various independent labels (including his own label, Sing, Eunuchs!) before giving up regular touring to raise a family.
Legendary British DJ, John Peel, was an early champion of Joyner’s music and expanded the songwriter’s audience considerably through airplay on his BBC program. But, without regular touring, Joyner remained under the radar–a cult hero whose music was only known to a few.
Joyner’s musical career began during the early 90’s lo-fi explosion which spawned contemporaries like Smog, Lou Barlow, and Will Oldham. Like them, Joyner was quick to avoid being pigeonholed as a lo-fi, 4-track artist. Instead, he chose the recording environment that suited the individual material, allowing some records to be recorded in studios, others in living rooms and warehouse spaces. Between tours, he released a series of influential records on various independent labels (including his own label, Sing, Eunuchs!) before giving up regular touring to raise a family.
Legendary British DJ, John Peel, was an early champion of Joyner’s music and expanded the songwriter’s audience considerably through airplay on his BBC program. But, without regular touring, Joyner remained under the radar–a cult hero whose music was only known to a few.
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The Cowardly Traveller Pays His Toll
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Beautiful Losers
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Hotel Lives
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Room Temperature
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SpoonRiver wrote:
Check it... He's got a Kickstarter campaign going for what sounds like a pretty incredible project. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/simonjoyner/simon-joyner-double-album?ref=discover_rec
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tkeaprtthdmns wrote:
if someone comes across this and has the tracks off umbilical chords you should message me or email tkeaprtyrhd@gmail.com. i'd be interested in paying for a copy thanks
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xkanushkax wrote:
needs more love
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colourmeleft wrote:
"Javelin" lyrics make me feel things I maybe didn't want to feel/maybe need to feel sometimes.
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sttuart wrote:
AWESOME
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Tamahone wrote:
I still play Out In The Snow through about once a week a year after getting it. Such a sobering album.
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HailToTheJmac wrote:
his voice kinda sorta reminds me of Neil Young.
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bunnyisgirl wrote:
ahhhh. genius :) :)
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thisisthacarter wrote:
if you live in seattle, wa and wanna see mr. joyner play live, come to this show. tickets on his website, simonjoynertours.com http://www.last.fm/event/1603777+Simon+Joyner+-+the+Parachutes+at+Studio+003+on+23+July+2010
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StabYerDad wrote:
genius.
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linnguo wrote:
I love him so much. I love him so much. I love him so much. I love him so much. I love him so much. I love him so much. I love him so much. I love him so much. I love him so much. I love him so much. I love him so much. I love him so much. I think I love him too much.
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tjd9 wrote:
I just recently discovered this guy. He's great...
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editwikipedia wrote:
the description for this guy is really hype
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squiggins wrote:
Just type out words, it doesn't take that long.
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rabbith0le wrote:
wtf @ # of plays.
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KaraB92 wrote:
me too :( it sounds like it was awesome
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conoroberst_x wrote:
I wish I could go to the Omaha show. Darn. ):
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bensteinsmoney wrote:
I heard that Hotel Lives is based on the characters in Sherwood Anderson's book "Winesburg, Ohio." Is that true?
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miss-take- wrote:
very very very good
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neinmal wrote:
i want this new album
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