Joseph
Folk · US · Active since 2014

Joseph

Lush, soaring sister-harmonies that turn intimate folk into cinematic anthems. Perfect for long drives through the mountains and moments of quiet self-discovery.

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Joseph creates a sound that is simultaneously massive and deeply personal. At the heart of every track is the unmistakable telepathy of three sisters singing together, their voices interlocking in ways that feel both ancient and modern. It is folk music that isn't afraid to be big, often swelling from a single acoustic guitar into a wall of sound driven by percussive rhythms and stadium-sized hooks.

The magic lies in the contrast between their vulnerable, soul-searching lyrics and the sheer power of their delivery. While many folk acts lean into the quiet and the sparse, Joseph embraces the dramatic, using their vocal range to mirror the highs and lows of the human experience. It feels like the musical equivalent of a wide-open landscape: expansive, natural, and full of light.

Start with 'I'm Alone, No You're Not' to hear them at their most iconic. The album perfectly balances their rootsy origins with the polished, driving energy that made them a staple of the 2010s indie folk boom. It is the ideal entry point for anyone who loves music that feels both grounded and transcendent.

Joseph is an American folk band from Portland, Oregon made up of three sisters: Natalie Closner, and twins Allison Closner and Meegan Closner. Their first album, Native Dreamer Kin, was self-released in early 2014. Their second album I'm Alone, No You're Not was produced by Mike Mogis and was released on August 26, 2016, by ATO Records.
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Our Catalog5 Albums · 2014 · 2026
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