JOS ECKERT

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‘INNate melancholy, vol. 1 of 3’ – PRESS RELEASE

‘Innate Melancholy, Vol. 1 of 3’ is my debut EP and the first instalment from my upcoming debut album. It draws inspiration from timeless folk and rock influences, featuring a balanced mixture of full-band and intimate moments with a contemporary indie production. ‘All You Do To Me’ is the centrepiece track of the EP: the song explores the polarity of anger and calm, ache and beauty through distorted choruses, clean verses, and a soaring guitar solo.

The singles, ‘Young Love‘ and ‘Yesterday‘ were playlisted on independent radios across the UK, US, Portugal, Australia, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Fully produced, recorded, mixed and mastered in Portugal, this EP navigates the tension between the ecstasy of love, the ache of its loss, and the longing for home.

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Photography: Ellyn Jameson.

artist bio (<150 words)

Portuguese-born, California-based singer-songwriter Jos Eckert crafts melancholic indie-folk-pop infused with elements of soul and rock. His sound is defined by evocative guitar melodies, minimalistic vocals, and introspective lyrics inspired by his excessive rumination.

Jos released his debut single ‘Expectations’ in 2018, earning a nomination for ‘Best Male Solo Artist’ at the UK NMG Awards in 2019. Having spent his early years in Portugal, he moved to the UK at 18, where he spent nearly a decade shaping his artistic voice. His journey later took him to California, where he continues to refine his sound, drawing from the ever-changing landscapes of his life, both physically and emotionally.

Now, after over a year in the US, Jos is set to release his debut EP this summer, followed by his first full-length album this winter. With a raw and emotive approach, his music captures the beauty in overthinking, the weight of nostalgia, and the quiet ache of uncertainty.

artist bio (<100 words)

Portuguese-born, California-based singer-songwriter Jos Eckert blends melancholic indie-folk-pop with elements of soul and rock. His evocative guitar melodies, minimalistic vocals, and introspective lyrics draw from his relentless overthinking and a life spent between continents.

After moving from Portugal to the UK at 18, Jos spent nearly a decade refining his sound before relocating to California, where his music continues to evolve. His 2018 debut single ‘Expectations’ earned him a nomination for ‘Best Male Solo Artist’ at the UK NMG Awards. Now, he is set to release his debut EP this summer and a full-length album this winter.

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