joseph reuben
Hear Joseph Reuben’s Brooding New Songs ‘Lovechaser’ and ‘Gimme Love’
On the heels of his acclaimed 2021 EP Welcome to Dreamland, film composer-turned-singer/songwriter Joseph Reuben has released a new double single, “LOVECHASER / “Gimme Love.” The tracks were co-mixed by FKA twigs collaborator Lee Avant, while the cover art features supermodel Daisy Lowe. Powered by Reuben’s soulful vocals and sleek production, the new songs extend his fascination with a bygone Hollywood era that inspired him to leave his religious upbringing in London and pursue a career in the arts in New York years ago. “‘Gimme Love’ is about wanting attention, affection, and connection, whereas ‘LOVECHASER’ is about finally finding connection, but it’s broken, so you want to run. You want to stay for the fear of hurting the other, but that always results in hurting the both of...
Watch Joseph Reuben’s Stunning Video Debut: ‘Life In Colour’
Film composer turned singer-songwriter, Joseph Reuben, has released his debut music video for “Life in Colour.” The video mirrors the song’s sweeping dynamics — with restless strings to thundering percussion — that frame its leading man. Stream “Life in Colour” here. Reuben sings, achingly, of tantalizing visions — maybe even premonitions — of a romance that’s just out-of-touch. His otherworldly falsetto offsets the grand production in a way that’s reminiscent of Usher’s “Climax” or Chris Martin. In these quieter moments, you can hear the underlying syncopation that gives this riveting ballad its darker, bluesier, hue. [embedded content][embedded content] “Life in Colour” is the first single from Reuben’s just-released EP, Welcome to Dreamland — a maximalist ode to the golden Hollywood era...
