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"’One More Someone,’ recalls a vital trip to New England to liberate a friend from a rehab facility while the counselors and orderlies slept,” Joplin explains. “The conversations kids have in a stolen car about life, and the quietude that descends when the sensation of getting caught subsides. It’s the realization that their successful jail-break means they must all go their separate ways when they reach their destination.The auto-fictionalized drive back is the moment when possibilities assemble in the mind and the long waltz into adulthood begins.”
Glide Magazine called the track, “a richly orchestral work of folk-pop that offers a glimpse into Joplin’s songwriting craftsmanship,” adding that, “The lyrics are deep and vivid in an almost literary sense, accompanied by Joplin’s emotionally stirring vocals and a layered soundtrack of keys, strings, and the subtle snarl of an electric guitar. There is a comforting feeling to this song that makes it resonate long after listening.”
“One More Someone” follows lead single “Goodbye Berlin,” a cathartic track about Joplin’s admiration for the German capital and the aspirations that can be found within. A few days before everyone came together in the studio, Joplin introduced “Goodbye Berlin” to his collaborator and co-producer Lorenzo Wolff, the Grammy-winner known for his work on Taylor Swift’s Midnights and Folklore. As Joplin told Magnet Magazine, "At some point Lorenzo suggested when the band comes in, ‘let's just spring it on them and press record and see what happens.’ That's what we did.”
GpYr showcases that raw vitality of a live session with meticulous attention to texture and detail. Wolff’s production enhances Joplin’s vision, infusing the record with vibrant energy while allowing its emotional core to resonate. The result is a collection of songs that are deeply personal and universally relatable, driven by Joplin’s trademark pop hooks and lyrical depth.
“GpYr captures the confessional energy of someone ready to turn themselves in for being reckless, but is ultimately absolved by the lessons learned along the way,” Joplin reflects. “A gap year is like liminal space. It’s the transition between what was and what’s next—a moment of motion, unknowing, and discovery. It lingers forever, shaping us and if we let it, it can transform us.”
Joplin’s storytelling prowess has been a hallmark of his career since the release of Useful Music in 2001, which introduced the world to the hit “Camera One,” which became the first Independent release to reach #1 at AAA Radio. Produced by Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison, the song became a cultural touchstone, featured on Scrubs, and solidified Joplin’s reputation for making the deeply personal feel universal. His career highlights also include “Blue Skies Again,” which was covered by Jessica Lea Mayfield on her critically acclaimed Nonesuch debut, earning over a million downloads on iTunes. The Josh Joplin Group has shared stages with artists like Old 97’s, A Fine Frenzy, Travis, and Matthew Sweet, further cementing their legacy in the indie and alternative music scenes.
With GpYr, Joplin turns his gaze firmly toward the future. The album represents both a return to his roots and a leap forward. “After stepping away for so long, I wanted to create something meaningful to me—a chronicle of my life, with enough perspective I could give it a chorus,” he explains. “GpYr is the time it took between then and this record.”
GpYr Tracklist: 1. Colored Copies 2. That’s It, You Ghosted Me 3. One More Someone 4. Goodbye Berlin 5. I’m With Gorillas 6. Upstate 7. The Iceage Is Over 8. Before The Light Takes Us 9. Seely’s Song 10. Predator and Prey
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