Joji "Smithereens" 2023-06-16 and "This Time's For Real"

and "This Time's For Real" amongst others

hidden reclamations of ways I’ve disappointed myself

humanity and endurance

The ninth edition of Fat's Live in a Dive series captures the band blasting through 12 songs from their storied career in just 39 minutes

the duo touches upon topics such as politics

Joji "Smithereens" 2023-06-16 and "This Time's For Real"Smithereens marks Joji's first full length since Nectar in 2020. He delivers his characteristically melancholic yet powerful vocals on tracks like "Die For You," a sober, morning after remembrance of a former love. SIDE A of the album heralds a mature sonic direction for Joji through wistful and contemplative ballads accompanied by lush production that blooms within each song. SIDE B, largely produced by Joji himself, digs deeper into the lo fi and