Johnathan Ray
Singer-songwriter Jonathan
Ray's eponymous solo project first emerged in 2018, marinating as a concept for
a few years before a particularly rough breakup inspired him to write Don't
Leave Me This Way - a cathartic creative release which he went on to launch as
his debut single in 2022.
Building on the groundwork
laid by McCafferty, Shakey Graves, Oh Wonder and beyond with an innovative take
on the traditional indie sound, Jonathan's distinct sonic identity blends
gentle acoustic phrasing with emphatic percussive punctuation - a natural
background for his resonant, empathetic lyrical stylings. Equally as electric
in the studio as on stage, Jonathan has since cultivated a diverse and loyal
fanbase through his debut single, a 5-track acoustic demo EP released in 2023,
and a string of East Coast shows stretching from New York to Orlando.
Now, keeping momentum at an
all-time high, Jonathan is poised for his biggest year yet, putting the
finishing touches on his first ever full-length album, while plans for a West
Coast tour and a second EP are also in the works, all set to be officially announced
in due time.