JOSEPH

Indie-pop duo JOSEPH, sisters Natalie and Meegan Closner, release their new album Closer To Happy on January 30, 2026 via Nettwerk. It marks their first full-length release since the departure of sister and co-founder Allison Closner, and captures a period of profound upheaval, loss, and transformation — resulting in their boldest and most vulnerable work to date.

Closer to Happy finds Natalie and Meegan co-producing alongside Luke Niccoli (Carly Rae Jepsen, Towa Bird, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness) and bringing a punchy new intensity to their guitar-heavy and harmony-driven sound. The album was initially teased with three previously released singles: the raw and unfiltered “Bye and Bye," a triumphant collaboration with Becca Mancari called “I Believe In Myself,” and the wistful yet powerful “Looking Back.”

JOSEPH first made waves with their widely lauded 2015 debut, I’m Alone, No You’re Not, which featured their breakout hit “White Flag.” They followed it with 2019’s Good Luck, Kid, landing at #4 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and showcasing a bold sonic evolution. Their 2023 album The Sun continued to expand their creative reach, earning praise for its sculpted sound and emotional urgency.

Over the years, the band has toured with James Bay, Amos Lee, and The Shins, and performed at major festivals including Coachella, Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, and Austin City Limits. With their signature blend of harmony-driven indie pop and deeply personal lyricism, JOSEPH continues to evolve — stepping into their next chapter with fearless vulnerability and radical self-trust.