Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines

Franklin Jonas is an artist and songwriter from New Jersey, carving his own path with a sound rooted in storytelling, reflection, and renewal. After releasing his debut EP, Sewer Rat, in his early twenties, Franklin took a step back from releasing music to discover his voice, his influences, and his sense of self.

That exploration gave rise to his new project, Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines - inspired by the idea that life can be rebuilt after collapse, just as the Roman Empire lived on in Byzantium for a thousand years after its supposed fall. For Franklin, the project represents survival, reinvention, and belief in what comes next.

His new singles, "Village Liquors," "Road Soda," and "Break The Levee," are the first glimpses into this new chapter. "Village Liquors," written with Chris Gelbuda, balances nostalgia and introspection. It’s a genuine reflection on the trials of growing up, the memories that haunt and heal, and the hope that always returns at the start of something new.

"Road Soda," written with Tim Bruns and Aidan Harbeson, is about the struggle of trying to understand your feelings of wanting to self-destruct in the face of all of your dreams coming true.

"Break the Levee," written with Chord Overstreet and Zeph Park, is a song about communication. It’s about welcoming the flood of emotions pent up inside, knowing that the foundations of love are strong enough to withstand the storm. The joyous, contemporary bluegrass composition manages to encapsulate the peace found in trust. The Franklin Jonas & the Byzantines' style of blending traditional instrumentation with modern synthesizer twists makes for a lively sound unique to itself.

With influences spanning Gillian Welch, Dave Rawlings, Dan Reeder, and Ruston Kelly, Franklin’s music blends intimate lyricism with timeless Americana storytelling. His songs capture the grit of what’s been lived and the glow of what’s still to come.

Currently on tour opening for the Jonas Brothers across North America, Franklin is introducing his new music to tens of thousands of fans each night.