Biography

The music of Josie Arthur’s indie-folk project, JOBIE, exists in a transitory space; one of rife with constant questioning and heart-wrenching truths. This independent singer-songwriter’s discography turns a mirror inward, with JOBIE acting as a reflection of all of Arthur’s experiences; a musical vessel for processing an ongoing life. Since releasing her debut single, “Half Way,” in April of 2021, JOBIE has spent much of her time as a rising artist gigging wherever she can; alternating between front porches in her hometown of Richmond, Virginia, and house show basements in Boston, Massachusetts, where she attends Emerson College. Sonically sorting through her psyche, JOBIE masterfully elucidates upon confounding concepts and emotions, demystifying the human experience for all that come across her music. With JOBIE’s debut record, Grendel, the musician reintroduces herself to the world, chipping away at the façade that she once tried so hard to maintain. Produced by Russell Lacy, Grendel is a cathartic excavation of thoughts that have been swirling around her mind since adolescence. Looking at her inner child through a refracted mirror, JOBIE pieces the jagged shards together in order to create a brand new reflection. Rife with glowy slide guitar licks, rosy vocals, and snappy musical hooks, she provides the perfect soundtrack for a meditative inner-reckoning. 
 Written by Sophie Severs