Been Here Before

Where Are You Now

Troublemaker

Speak My Language

Between Us

It's Only You

Surrender

On Top

So Young

Seasons Change

Spirit Of Summer

Prodigiously gifted singer, songwriter, and guitarist JOÉL Hernandez is just 20, but the pop-rock wunderkind has already absorbed a lifetime of music. Growing up in El Campo, Texas, he soaked up the region’s diverse soundscapes. Through his multi-generational musician family, he learned how to be a thoughtful and emotive songwriter. 

Now, he harvests these formative experiences with his masterful debut. The 12-song album is an eclectic yet cohesive collection of songs, brimming with radio-ready hooks, vibey ensemble interplay, and sage coming-of-age insights.

“The album reflects all the different styles of music I grew up with. Back home, you could go out any night of the week and catch two-step music, blues, rock, folk, and Latin music. All these flavors shaped me, and that’s the diversity I wanted to share on my album,” JOÉL says.

Joel’s debut is rife with standout tracks. On the bluesy pop rocker “So Young”, he shares a wise-beyond-his-years perspective on young relationships. “That’s about living in the moment with the people in your life because, as bitter-sweet as it is, you know they’ll leave your orbit soon,” JOÉL says. The amorous “It’s Only You” smoothly melds urban pop to atmospheric rock. The after-the-love-is-gone ballad “Where Are You Now” tugs at your heartstrings and sticks in your ears like a Top 40 hit from the future. The anthemic “Spirit Of Summer” celebrates being young with irresistible pop-rock hooks and undeniable melodies. JOÉL showcases his bluesy roots on “Can’t Get Through” which boasts a sleek pop chorus a la John Mayer. 

This is JOÉL’s first foray in the pop-rock arena, and he’s doing it with an album of flair, dimension and depth. JOÉL reflects on this milestone saying: “This is a big step to a career in music, and I’m so excited to get out there and share this album with everyone. It feels like this has been a lifetime in the making.”