At the start of the year, we featured Josh Tepper when he teamed up with Madisyn Shipman on the self-realized and emotive Duet Version of Built Me, so we wanted to revisit the song and experience Josh’s solo version, and naturally, share our feelings.

Built Me opens with a super dimensional pop soundscape and Josh Tepper‘s pristine vocal as he sings, “Knew it was over when you closed the door, you walk away, you become a ghost…“

Josh’s performance is evocative, filled with authenticity and tangible depth, as he reminds us of Justin Bieber with his nuance and energy. As a reminder, the star was raised in New York City, and attended New York City’s prestigious Performing Art High School Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts as a vocal major. He continued his college studies at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in Cinema Studies. 

This comes though vividly in his art and sonic eloquence. We appreciate the mastery that his compositions hold, and the original of Built Me is no exception. As for the song itself, it is clear why Josh is investing the energy in a cappella and duet versions, as the core of Built Me as a track is nothing short of iconic.

Speaking on the theme of the release, Josh confesses, “Built Me is about past relationships, and how they help develop who you are, even after they are over.”

We love the message, his passion and the emotional depth that Josh Tepper conveys with his sound. Naturally, we have added Built Me to our New Music Spotlight playlist. as well as our brand new TIMELESS playlist!

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It has been an incredibly creative year for Josh Tepper, and we have featured a slew of his latest releases, so when we heard that the star was back with Eyes of Jezebel, we were curious and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience!

Enticing us with an enigmatic electric guitar melody, Josh opens Eyes of Jezebel with intrigue and atmospheric, astral vocals with existential prose. We immediately connect with the range and philosophical nature that Josh shares with his performance and lyricism.

The glistening guitars and textured drums cohesively create a tapestry with Josh’s luscious harmonies and unique brand of storytelling. Speaking on the message of the release, Josh confesses, “Eyes of Jezebel is about evil and dark energies that come into your life, and turn it upside down.”

We appreciate the poignance of the star’s words, and how the overarching concept of the song allows for introspection. The creator continues with wisdom, “When evil energy comes into your life it feels like the end, but in reality it’s the light leading you to truth.”

Elaborating on what inspires him, Josh quips, “I love indie rock, music you can drive to, or get stoned to”, and cites Pat Benatar, U2, and Red Hot Chili Peppers which we can absolutely feel him channel on the record, in his own unique and quintessential Josh Tepper manner!

Needless to say, we have added Eyes of Jezebel to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream his ever expanding discography, and anticipate new releases from the visionary.

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