new songs here on SoundCloud starting summer 2022, these tracks are all me so they’re im/perfect because I wrote, played, recorded, produced and mixed everything myself.

🎵 Embark on a raw and deeply personal journey with my latest musical project, where I poured my heart and soul into crafting nine captivating tracks. From writing and playing to recording, mixing, and promoting every note, it was a solitary and sometimes overwhelming experience.

Navigating the twists and turns of creative expression, I found myself grappling with loneliness and self-doubt. Despite pouring countless hours into my music, the echo of my own voice often felt like the only audience I had.

The dream of connecting with fellow artists, friends, and communities through my art seemed distant and elusive. As I pushed myself to promote my work, the harsh reality set in—a year and a half later, my songs had only reached a handful of loved ones.

The hardest part? Coming to terms with the fact that my music may never reach beyond those already in my corner. The relentless pursuit of validation and recognition felt futile, overshadowed by the warmth and support of those closest to me.

Perhaps the true beauty lies not in reaching others, but in the intimate connection forged with those who have been by my side all along. In moments of solitude, I've come to realize that listening—to myself and to the ones I love—may hold more meaning than any fleeting fantasy of fame or recognition.

So as you listen to these songs, know that they carry a piece of my soul—a reminder that art is not just about reaching others, but about finding solace and connection within ourselves.

demo: tracks to nowhere

Moon Song and Teen are the first two singles from Jon Bell's upcoming EP "Something Behind" out April 15th, 2022.

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Teen

From Jon Bell's third album, Something Behind

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Who We Want To Be

Jon Bell's third album Something Behind, out now!

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Wedding Song

Last Of Our Kind

Running Is A Song [1]

My latest demo song about the rainy midsummer monsoon here in New Mexico high desert.
The midsummer monsoon here in the high desert this year gave me Seasonal Affective Disorder. It went from months of hot dry sun to sudden rainstorms and dark overcast days, I am in sunshine withdrawal, it's like the Northwest in the Southwest.

Northwest In The Southwest [2]

Do we fall in love, because love is gravity? 
Like the other demo tracks I did everything on this track myself, and my mix is rough, but it is liberating to create a song from start to finish fast. The concept behind this song is the connection between love and strange force of gravity ---Like love, gravity is very mysterious to science, no other force in physics only attracts, gravity is the only force that only has a positive and no negative charge, so although it is called the weak force it is cumulative. I hope this song inspires someone to think about the parallels between love and gravity.

can I understand you, 
will you know me too?
but who are we though,
will we ever know?

the sky is blue
the earth is brown
love or gravity
which one is gonna take me down

gravity is probably made of love
it is a mystery just like us
attraction holds everything together
gravity hugs us all forever

can I understand you
will you know me too?
but who are we though
will we ever know?

your jeans are blue
your skin is brown
love or gravity
which one is gonna take me down?

gravity is probably made of love
it is a mystery just like us
attraction holds everything together
gravity hugs us all forever

Love and Gravity [3]

I wrote this song to try and comfort someone with depression.

You live in the dark, but when I dream, your sun is rising.
I see you in the dark, but when I dream your sun is rising. 
Be strong, go on.
You will wake up, to sunlight inside.

Sunlight Inside [4]

As long as I can remember I have absorbed the slick marketing ideal of a tidy wireless world without a tangled mess of cables, but then I realized, mess is an essential part of music and creativity, and cables are tangible and they don't need to be charged, you just plug them in. Maybe messy cables are better than adding antennas, receivers and RFI to everything? 
So I wrote this song about falling in love with cables again, for the first time, and celebrating and accepting cables and cords in all their sexy analog simplicity, they are going to be around, and around, so I am going to embrace them.

LYRICS:

you promised us a future without any cables

cables in love with dust bunnies
perfect but too short
tangled so we'll never know how long
never used again but don't know that yet

when our wires trip us up 
we're falling for each other again
tie me up and I am bound to love
hook up and kiss the mess, it's a chaos connection

we will always be together

make love not war with wires and cords
cables and snakes are not mistakes

Cables in Love [5]

I used these jangly nuts that rattle for the rhythm part, I think they are from Mexico. I wanted to evoke the longing of a houseplant that sits by the window and dreams of being outside, in the soil that connects it to every other plant on earth, but does not know that out there it is winter, and all the plants are frozen or dormant. I take good care of my houseplants, but they are hard to please.

Eternal Longing Of A Houseplant

I Chandé
II Chalupa
III Cumbia
IV Mapalé

Suite Costeña para Piano

Producer: Jon Joseph
Mixed: Dusty Moon
Master: Chad Wahlbrink

BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD (feat. Devendra Banhart)

She loves us all the same

Artwork by Justin Rowland

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Consider the Crown

Hey, I'm Eight Two (they/them)—a nonbinary, queer, neurodivergent genre fluid singer-songwriter and self-taught visual artist carving out my own space in the world of art rock. My journey began in the vibrant streets of Brooklyn in 2008, where I found solace and inspiration in the power of music.

As a multi-instrumentalist, my primary tools are the guitar and my voice, weaving together melodies that speak to the soul. From thought-provoking philosophical musings to uplifting motivational anthems, my songs are a reflection of my quest for creativity, connection, and meaning.

Despite navigating the world without social media or a phone, I'm here to share my sonic journey with you. Whether you're a fellow oddball, a seeker of truth, or simply someone looking for a bit of inspiration, there's a place for you in my musical universe.

So join me on this adventure as I craft my next album, fueled by authenticity, vulnerability, and a whole lot of heart. Together, let's explore the depths of our creativity, forge meaningful connections, and celebrate the beauty of being unapologetically ourselves.

Sunlight Inside [4]

Eight Two

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