My Home Is Your Head - Music

Joseph Arthur Born September 28 1971 Is An American Contemporary Singer-Songwriter From Akron Ohio. He Is Known For His Melodic Compositions Combined With Swirling Choruses. He Was Discovered By Peter Gabriel In The Mid-'90s And Signed To Gabriel's Real World Label In 1996. Arthur's First Album Big City Secrets Was Released In 1997 To Critical Acclaim. In 2006 Arthur's Song "In The Sun" Was Covered By Michael Stipe Of R.E.M. And Coldplay Singer Chris Martin. Released For A Hurricane Katrina Relief Program The EP Includes Six Versions Of The Cover One Of Which Has Arthur Himself Singing With Stipe. Arthur Established His Own Record Label Lonely Astronaut Records In 2006 And Released Two Studio Albums Let's Just Be 2007 And Temporary People 2008 With Backing Band The Lonely Astronauts. Arthur Subsequently Returned To Performing And Recording As A Solo Artist Releasing The Graduation Ceremony In 2011 And The Double Album Redemption City In 2012. Arthur Is Also An Acclaimed Painter And Designer. His Artwork Has Graced The Sleeves Of His Entire Discography The Sleeve Design For His 1999 Album Entitled Vacancy Was Nominated For A Grammy Award For Best Recording Package. read less