Blending infectious melodies with introspective yet uplifting storytelling, Josh Island has been steadily building loyal fanbase since first playing the local bar scene in Luxembourg at just 15.
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Born in the UK to a Dutch family and raised between Germany and Luxembourg, his international upbringing sparked a deep curiosity for people and cultures—a feeling that runs through his music, which effortlessly transcends borders and genres.
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Josh's love for guitar-driven pop-folk music, inspired by the likes of Ben Howard, Jamie Cullum or Sting, was first displayed on his 2021 EP, Love Don't Come Easy, which led him to open for acts like James Morrison and Passenger. He embarked on a European tour on the back of his 2023 debut album In My Head, taking him to Fengaros Festival in Cyprus, supporting Clueso, and showcasing at Reeperbahn in Hamburg.
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Described as 'the voice of Europe' with his ability to bring people together through music, Josh island challenges the walls we build—both physical and emotional—urging listeners to look inward and embrace a world with more empathy and understanding.
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His new single Courage, out 23 May, explores the quiet battles we all face—what Josh calls the “monsters in our chest.” Yet rather than linger in darkness, the track rises toward hope, pairing emotional honesty with soaring choruses that are both vulnerable and empowering.