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"His voice fits the folk-pop style extremely well. It’s light, pleasant, and sweet. The vocals on Flesh and Blood are solid throughout, with standout performances on “Fear,” “Beaten Path,” and “Let Go,” where Gilligan does just that and holds nothing back, letting it fly." - My Folking Heart
"It’s always exciting to stumble upon a brand new talent, especially one that packs a bit of potential, and Josh certainly meets the criteria." - Indie Shuffle
"Josh seems at his best when the peaceful Folk vibes are rampant, soothing the listener rather than prompting a jive." - Earmilk.com
"His charmingly organic Folk/Rock is what drives our fascination with him, and that’s just fine – because it’s quite splendid." - The Music Ninja
Discography
Fear - Single
Flesh and Blood - LP
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Bio
Native Floridian Josh Gilligan grew up constantly finding himself surrounded by all things music, so it was only a matter of time before he began to develop his own creative pursuits. Pulling on his multi-instrumental abilities, and an artistic vision crafted over time via studies in a variety of mediums, his music is best described as Folk Rock that rides a delicate balance between the two genres. Having grown up in a musical family his talents began formulating at a young age, starting with the trumpet at age 11 and eventually covering bass, guitar and piano as the years progressed, culminating to the production and release of his debut album Flesh and Blood.
Recorded at his friend and musical colleague Thad Kopec's lakehouse, Flesh and Blood is bolstered by the roomy atmospherics, open floor and wood build that the home encompasses. The LP was Mastered by TW Walsh, who has worked with artists like Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, J Tillman and Rosie Thomas. The album is a true testament to Josh's abilities, and for the most part everything (except the drums - David Rau, and the violin - Kirby Lin) is Josh at his best. Thad Kopec provided lead guitar on "Let Go," while the album engineer Jeremeiah John Dunlap not only helped craft the album's sonic footprint, but added some of the lead on the track "Open Eyes."
Recently featured on Earmilk.com, The Music Ninja, and Independent Music News UK's "Top 10 Artists worth discovering on Bandcamp," the word on the street is that this young talent is one to keep an eye on. Josh enjoys collecting instruments, and is an admitted gear obsessor who enjoys utilizing the vast depths of Craigslist to find the latest in hand-me-down musical gems. He draws inspiration from live shows and artists like Ryan Adams and Wilco, and tends to write his music on a whim, whenever the inspiration takes hold. "New seasons always bring about new emotions that open up the door for me to write fresh material. I write best outside with my guitar. Most of my songs were written outside. It's a fun process. I try to keep it stress-free and not force anything."
With plans for more EP's in the near future, new content is never far away. A graduate from the College of Central Florida with an Associate in Arts, he is currently continuing his studies at Berklee College of Music for Music Production. Grab his debut album Flesh and Blood for free from his Soundcloud or extend your support by downloading it on iTunes.
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