Josh Island

: HAS PLAYED

Sonic Visions Showcase (LU), Stukafest (NL), Aralunaires (BE), Fete de la Musique Dudelange (LU), Liverpool Sound City (UK)...

: PRESS QUOTES

"Josh had soon managed to win over the crowd, not only through the stunning quality of his performance, but also because of his stage presence and funny banter." - Steffi Fixemer, Find A Song 

"Vargas' support act, Luxembourg’s own, Josh Island, relied on nothing but his vocals and guitars to play an incredible opening set with a mixture of musical styles and plenty of audience participation." - Alix Russel, LuxTimes

: BIOGRAPHY

Josh Island’s sound has been likened to a melting pot of John Mayer, Damien Riceand Jason Mraz, combining intimate singer-songwriter melodies with upbeat folk, a touch of jazz and warm soul-blues.

Based out of the little Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the versatile singer-songwriter with Dutch roots is  in pursuit  of  his  true  passion  in storytelling  and  performing. Starting  out  his  career  in  the  local music  scene  at  the  age  of  16, he  quickly  gained  recognition  for hisvocal  presence, organic  folk picking, and entertaining showmanship.

In the last years, Island has supported shows for an array of international acts, including Mighty Oaks, Charlie  Cunningham,  Leif  Vollebekk,  Hannah  Epperson  and Alex  Vargas,  and  has  shared  festivals together with headliners such as The Lumineers and Jake Bugg. Award-winning musician John Butler quoted that Josh has “a great voice and plays guitar impressively well.”

Now 20, Island continues to refine his sound, crafting stories and melodic tonesfor audiences and stages wherever his young career may take him. Spot him with a guitar slung across his back on a bike in the Netherlands, performing at art  galleries, festivals, international showcases, and in intimate living rooms. Josh’s debut EP “ONE”, released February 2018, is  the  beginning  of  a  long  journey, showcasing hismature personality and musical drive.