Joseph Arthur

The Profile

American singer-songwriter and visual artist from Ohio, discovered by Peter Gabriel and first released on Real World Records. Known for poetic, intimate songwriting and experimental production, with songs placed in films and TV (American Pie 3, Shrek 2, Dawson’s Creek, The O.C.). His work spans acclaimed albums from Big City Secrets to Nuclear Daydream.

Released debut Big City Secrets on Peter Gabriel’s Real World; songs used in films/TV including American Pie 3, Shrek 2, Hell’s Kitchen, Dawson’s Creek, The O.C.; toured with Wilco and R.E.M., and opened for Ben Harper, Coldplay, and Gomez; noted visual artist whose Vacancy won a Grammy for Best Package of the Year.

American singer-songwriter and visual artist from Ohio, discovered by Peter Gabriel and first released on Real World. Reviews here praise his poetic lyrics, husky voice and experimental folk-rock approach. Key albums include Big City Secrets, Come to Where I’m From, Redemption’s Son, Our Shadows Will Remain and Nuclear Daydream. Songs like In The Sun and Honey & The Moon recur across films and TV.