If you’re anxiously waiting for new music by The 1975, try Joan in the meantime. This 80’s-inspired duo from Arkansas, comprised of Alan Thomas and Steven Rutherford, channels gated drums, funky guitars and synth blasts from the past into great radio pop songs.

Try their first two singles Take Me On and Love Somebody Like You as an introduction, or jump on their new single Tokyo at once. Well-written, executed and produced pop music, that already earned them support slots with Alice Merton.

About their latest track, Joan says: “Tokyo is about that moment when you’re falling for someone, but your time is running out. Overtaken by spontaneous, crazy love, you end up saying: ‘Let’s just run away together’.”

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.