2005 – After school hours, somewhere in Gloucestershire, Joe Jury and friends start a band called Kamikaze Union. At that point, their only goal is to make as much noise as possible. One thing leading to another, Joe picks up on things and learns how to write good songs, tweak them and comes to the realization that he could make a career out of it. He then eventually meets the one who would become his producer and best friend for 10 years: LostBoy.
Their brilliant musical relationship is at the origin of Joe’s debut EP ‘ The Streets Of Campden’ - due February 10th. A four track long record that plunges us into the early formative years of his life by counting youthful stories in a nostalgic way with heavy folk and 80’s pop influences. The EP is a collection of catchy songs he wishes will connect with people and bring them together.
Inspired by various types of music and artists such as Neil Young, Van Morrison and Bob Dylan, Joe Jury came to finding his own way of writing melodies and arrangements. Acoustic guitar arpeggios, synths, and electronic sounds clash together throughout the EP to create an interesting and different, yet easy sound. A sound that perfectly marries and enhances his unique voice and that got him to support Laura Doggett and share the Calling Out Stage with Sundara Karma at Kendal Calling Festival 2016.