Birmingham SlossFest profile: JR. JR.
JR. JR. started out experimenting with sounds in the basement, but the results caught on, and now one of the duo's tunes has landed in the trailer for a new Seth Rogen comedy. (Contributed)
Performer: JR. JR.
Type of music: Indie Pop
About: This accidental partnership was born out of an experimental collaboration in Detroit. Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott had never anticipated taking their musical test out of the basement. However, they have become a dynamic duo known for crossing many genres to gather inspiration for their inimitable pop sound.
JR. JR. are Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott. (Contributed)
Festivalgoers looking for an uplifting performance and to hear something distinctive are likely to enjoy Epstein and Zott’s blend of synthesized and organic music. You can hear the pair’s latest single, “Gone,” in Seth Rogen’s trailer for his newest animated comedy, “Sausage Party.”
You can follow JR. JR. on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Sources: http://slossfest.com/lineup/jr-jr/ , http://www.jrjrmusic.com/photos
Discography: “It’s a Corporate World,” “The Speed of Things,” “JR. JR.”
You might have heard: “Morning Thought,” “Simple Girl,” “If You Didn’t See Me” or “Gone,” the pair’s latest single.
Playing at SlossFest: JR. JR. will perform on the Blast Stage Sunday, July 17, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Sloss Music and Arts Festival takes place at the historic Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham July 16-17 and features 34 performers on three stages. Tickets can be purchased here.
