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Joanna Sternberg playing double bass, photo by Michael Leviton

Joanna Sternberg is a singer, songwriter, visual artist and multi-instrumentalist based in New York City.[1] Sternberg has released one full-length album, Then I Try Some More on Fat Possum Records,.[2][3][4]. Joanna went on their first tour opening for Conor Oberst in North America in July 2018. Sternberg identifies as gender neutral and uses singular they/them pronouns.[5][6].


(bio taken from www.joannasternberg.com) Joanna Sternberg is a singer, songwriter, musician and visual artist born/based in New York City.  Joanna started taking piano lessons when they turned 5.  Joanna taught themself how to play the guitar and electric bass when they were 11. Joanna attended LaGuardia High School of Music and Art.  They started studying double bass during their freshman year.  Joanna got a full scholarship to Mannes College of Music, and studied classical double bass there for a year and a half.  Joanna decided to leave the school and take a year off.  During that year they did nothing but stay in their room and draw comics.  Joanna has been a freelance musician and visual artist since they were 18-years-old.  Joanna finished their double bass performance degree at The New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music, where they got a full scholarship.  When Joanna was 23, they began writing songs and learning how to sing.  At the age of 24 Joanna started singing in public while accompanying themself on different instruments. Today, Joanna continues to write songs, sing, create visual art and play instruments (double bass, electric bass, piano, guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and drums.)

Discography

Studio albums

Track Listing (all songs written by Joanna Sternberg)

1. This Is Not Who I Want To Be 03:32
2. Step Away 02:49
3. My Angel 02:24
4. For You 02:07
5. Pimba 02:55
6. Nothing Makes My Heart Sing 03:04
7. Trying To Say No 02:33
8. You Have Something Special 03:26
9. Don't You Ever 03:01

References

  1. ^ Johnson, Ellen. "Listen to Joanna Sternberg's Subtle New Single "Step Away"". Paste. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  2. ^ {{cite web |last1=Rettig |first1=James |title=Stream Joanna Sternberg’s Debut Album Then I Try Some More |url=https:/on [[Tea/www.stereogum.com/2050984/joanna-sternberg-then-i-try-some-more/music/album-stream/ |publisher=Stereogum |accessdate=17 July 2019}}
  3. ^ Madden, Emma. "Joanna Sternberg's Then I Try Some More is a raw, open wound". The Fader. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  4. ^ Madden, Emma. "Joanna Sternberg Then I Try Some More". Pitchfork. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  5. ^ Allen, Jim (28 June 2019). "Joanna Sternberg on Pushing Back at a Cisgender Music Industry". artists.spotify.com. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  6. ^ "bio". Joanna Sternberg. Retrieved 17 November 2020.

7. Joanna Sternberg's website: www.joannasternberg.com

8.Joanna Sternberg Album Review by James Rettig in Stereogum https://www.stereogum.com/2050984/joanna-sternberg-then-i-try-some-more/music/

9.Joanna Sternberg song in NPR All Songs Considered https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2019/05/28/727227766/new-mix-rhye-quinn-christopherson-t-th-another-sky-ari-roar-more

10.Joanna Sternberg tour announcement opening for Connor Oberst in Brooklyn Vegan https://www.brooklynvegan.com/conor-oberst-announces-tour-with-joanna-sternberg/